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Bryn Mawr College
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Information Summary
Ranks 59th overall and 6th in Pennsylvania
| Overall Score
On StateUniversity.com (about) |
96.5 |
|---|---|
| Total Cost
On-Campus Attendance |
$47,674 |
| Admission
Success rate |
45% |
| ACT / SAT
75 %ile scores |
30 / 1420 |
| Student Ratio
Ratio of students to faculty |
10 : 1 |
| Retention
(Full-Time / Part-Time) |
96% / N/A |
| Enrollment
Total (all students) |
1,799 |
Demographics – Main Campus and Surrounding Areas
Reported area around or near Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
| Surrounding community | Large suburb (inside urban area but outside city, pop. over 250,000) |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 21,485 (21,485 urban / N/A rural) |
| Households | 8,020 (2.36 people per house) |
| Families | 4,708 (3.02 people per family) |
| Pop. — African American | 1,238 |
| Pop. — Asian | 1,613 |
| Pop. — Pacific Islander | 21 |
| Pop. — American Indian / Alaskan Native | 80 |
| Pop. — White (incl. Hispanic) | 18,702 |
| Pop. — Other | 168 |
Carnegie Foundation Classification
Baccalaureate Colleges — Arts & Sciences
| Undergraduate | Arts & sciences focus, some graduate coexistence |
|---|---|
| Graduate | Doctoral, humanities/social sciences dominant |
| Undergraduate Population | Full-time four-year, more selective, lower transfer-in |
| Enrollment | High undergraduate |
| Size & Setting | Small four-year, highly residential |
General Characteristics
| Highest offering | Doctoral degree |
|---|---|
| Calendar System | Semester |
| Years of college work required | N/A |
| Variable Tuition |  |
Special Learning Opportunities
| Distance Learning | |
|---|---|
| ROTC — Army / Navy / Air Force |  —
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| Study Abroad | |
| Weekend College | |
| Teacher Certification | |
Student Tuition Costs and Fees
What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending Bryn Mawr College?
Ranks 73rd for total cost of attendance
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FT Undergraduate Tuition | $33,840 | $33,840 | $33,840 |
| FT Undergraduate Required Fees | $810 | $810 | $810 |
| PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour | $1,047 | $1,047 | $1,047 |
| FT Graduate Tuition | $28,980 | $28,980 | $28,980 |
| FT Graduate Required Fees | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| PT Graduate per Credit Hour | $913 | $913 | $913 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — On-Campus | $47,674 | $47,674 | $47,674 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family | $35,650 | $35,650 | $35,650 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus with Family | $35,650 | $35,650 | $35,650 |
Student Tuition Cost History and Trends
Three year history and trends on the cost of attending
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published Tuition & Fees | $29,570  $34,650 |
$29,570  $34,650 |
$29,570  $34,650 |
| Cost (regardless of residency) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $1,000  $1,000 |
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| On-Campus – Room & Board | $10,090  $11,024 |
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| On-Campus – Other Expenses | $1,000  $1,000 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board | N/A  N/A |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses | N/A  N/A |
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| Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board | N/A  N/A |
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Admission Details
| Application Fee Required | N/A |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Application Fee | $50 |
| Graduate Application Fee | $40 |
| First Professional Application Fee | N/A |
| Applicants | 2,106 (N/A male / 2,106 female) |
| Admitted | 958 (N/A male / 958 female) |
| Admission rate | 45% |
| First-time Enrollment | 352 (N/A male / 352 female) |
| FT Enrollment | 352 (N/A male / 352 female) |
| PT Enrollment | N/A (N/A male / N/A female) |
| Total Enrollment | 1,799 |
Admission Criteria
What criteria does Bryn Mawr College use for admissions?
| Open Admissions | |
|---|---|
| Secondary School GPA / Rank / Record |  / N/A / |
| College Prep. Completion | |
| Recommendations | |
| Formal competency demo | N/A |
| Admission test scores | |
| TOEFL | |
| Other tests | N/A |
= Recommended, 
= Neither required nor recommended
Admission Credits Accepted
What types of credits does Bryn Mawr College accept?
| Dual Credit | |
|---|---|
| Life Experience | |
| Advanced Placement (AP) | |
Athletics - Association Memberships
| Sports / Athletic Conference Memberships | NCAA |
|---|---|
| NCAA Basketball Conference | Centennial Conference |
| NCAA Track & Field Conference | Centennial Conference |
ACT Test Admission
Ranks 107th for 75pctl scores
| Applicants submitting ACT results | 36% |
|---|---|
| Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) | 27 / 33 |
| Math scores (25/75 %ile) | 25 / 30 |
| Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) | 26 / 30 |
SAT Test Admission
Ranks 67th for 75pctl scores
| Applicants submitting SAT results | 90% |
|---|---|
| Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) | 620 / 730 |
| Math scores (25/75 %ile) | 580 / 690 |
| Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) | 1200 / 1420 |
Student Services
| Remedial Services | |
|---|---|
| Academic / Career Counseling | |
| PT Cost-defraying Employment | |
| Career Placement | |
| On-Campus Day Care | |
| Library Facility | |
Student Living
| First-time Room / Board Required | |
|---|---|
| Dorm Capacity | 1,254 |
| Meals per Week | N/A |
| Room Fee | $6,300 |
| Board Fee | $4,724 |
Student Financial Aid Details
How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?
Bryn Mawr College Ranks 3216th for the average student loan amount.
| Average | Users | % of Attendees | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Grant Aid | $4,221 | 54 |  15% |
| State & Local Grant Aid | $2,134 | 20 |  6% |
| Institutional Grant Aid | $21,496 | 197 |  55% |
| Student Loan Aid | $3,560 | 168 |  47% |
| Any financial aid type | 223 |  62% |
Student Enrollment Demographics
How many students are enrolled at Bryn Mawr College?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | 5 | 104 | 109 |
Black Non-Hispanic | 6 | 124 | 130 |
Hispanic | 4 | 46 | 50 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 173 | 174 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | N/A | 1 | 1 |
White Non-Hispanic | 75 | 861 | 936 |
Race Unknown | 10 | 389 | 399 |
| Total | 101 | 1,698 | 1,799 |
Student Graduation Demographics
How many students graduated at Bryn Mawr College?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | N/A | 27 | 27 |
Black Non-Hispanic | N/A | 9 | 9 |
Hispanic | N/A | 11 | 11 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | N/A | 60 | 60 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | N/A | N/A | N/A |
White Non-Hispanic | N/A | 231 | 231 |
Race Unknown | N/A | 21 | 21 |
| Total | N/A | 359 | 359 |
Most Popular Fields of Study
The top 5 fields of study completed at Bryn Mawr College.
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | 96 | 105 | |
| 25 | 35 | 60 | |
| N/A | 33 | 33 | |
| N/A | 31 | 31 | |
| N/A | 25 | 25 |
Student Completion / Graduation Demographics
How many students are successful graduates?
Faculty Compensation / Salaries
Bryn Mawr College Ranks 386th for the average full-time faculty salary.
| Tenure system | |
|---|---|
| Average FT Salary | $74,057 ($79,882 male / $68,519 female) |
| Number of FT Faculty | 158 (77 male / 81 female) |
| Number of PT Faculty | 93 |
| FT Faculty Ratio | 2 : 1 |
| Total Benefits | $3,198,824 |
Bryn Mawr College Summary
The following paragraph provided courtesy of wikipedia.
Bryn Mawr College (pronounced ) is a women’s liberal-arts college located in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania, ten miles northwest of Philadelphia. Bryn Mawr College is one of the nation’s premier liberal arts colleges. In terms of academics, percent doctorates earned by graduates, placement among select professional schools, student satisfaction/quality of life, and social impact on America according to US News, Princeton Review, NSF data, the Wall Street Journal and the Washington Monthly, Bryn Mawr has consistently ranked in the top 20 of liberal arts colleges in America, and sometimes, among undergraduate institutions (including universities) as well. In fact, The Washington Monthly ranked Bryn Mawr College as #1 college in America based on social mobility, fostering scientific and humanistic research, and how well it promotes an ethic of service to country. Bryn Mawr is one of the Seven Sisters and is part of the Tri-College Consortium along with two other colleges founded by Quakers — Swarthmore College and Haverford College. The name “Bryn Mawr” means “big hill” in Welsh (not “high hill,” Bryn Uchel, as is often mistakenly given as the translation). In 1912, Bryn Mawr became the first college in the United States to offer doctorates in social work, through the Department of Social Economy and Social Research. The two institutions join with Swarthmore College to form the Tri-College Consortium, opening the Swarthmore course catalog to interested Bryn Mawr students as well. Additionally, Bryn Mawr students in the Growth and Structure of Cities department may earn a Bachelor of Arts at Bryn Mawr and a master’s degree in city planning at Penn through the 3-2 Program in City and Regional Planning. In addition to events, Bryn Mawr’s traditions extend to superstitions around the campus, some of which date back to the opening of the college in 1885.
Bryn Mawr College Academics
There’s never a reason to feel alone in your studies either, since there are academic support services like Pre-Admission Summer Program, Reduced Course Load, Study Skills Assistance, Tutoring and Writing Center. Besides, when any student is looking for some counseling or other types of support, Adult (re-entering) student services, Alcohol/Substance Abuse Counseling, Campus Ministries/Chaplain, Career Counseling, Employment Service, Financial Aid Counseling, Freshman Orientation Program, Health Services, Minority Student Services, Personal Counseling, Placement Service and Women’s Services can help. The university has disability services as well, so be sure to inquire about them if needed. Bryn Mawr College is unique in its study options. Specifically, the university has a Accelerated Program, Cross-Registration, Double Major, Dual Enrollment of High School Students, Independent Study, Internships, Liberal Arts/Career Combination, ROTC, Air Force, Student-Designed Major, Study Abroad, Teacher Certification and Visiting/Exchange Student Program.
The following are the types of degrees and majors offered at Bryn Mawr College.
- School of Visual and Performing Arts:
- Art History/Criticism/Conservation, Fine/Studio Arts, Music – General
- Foreign Language and Literature:
- Classics, Comparative Literature, French, German, ancient, Italian, Latin, Russian, Spanish
- Mathematics:
- Mathematics – General
- Social Sciences:
- Anthropology, Archaeology, Economics, Political Science/Government, Sociology, Urban Studies
- Philosphy and Religion:
- Philosophy, Religion/Religious Studies
- Physical Sciences:
- Astronomy, Chemistry, Geology, Physics
- Popular majors:
- twenty-nine percent social sciences, twelve percent english, twelve percent foreign languages and literature, eight percent biology, eight percent mathematics, seven percent psychology, seven percent visual and performing arts, six percent physical sciences
- Computer Science:
- Computer Science
- English Language and Literature:
- English
- History:
- History – General
- Psychology:
- Psychology – General
- Biological and Biomedical Sciences:
- Biology
Additionally, for international students, the application fee is 50. Are you an international student? The Fall application deadline for international students is the 15th of January.
Bryn Mawr College Admissions
Admission policy is currently Percent applicants admitted: 46% and Percent of students who return for sophomore year: 92%. Remember that this can change at any time. This school requires an application fee consisting of fifty dollars regular application fee, fifty dollars out-of-state application fee, fifty dollars online application fee and point zero . Transfer student are not ignored. For one thing, there were sixty-one total number of transfer students who applied and thirteen total number of transfer students who were admitted.
The regular application is due the 15th of January. It is also very important to submit financial aid applications as quickly as possible, and make sure they are in by the 4th of February. the SAT subject section score is due the 15th of January. If you are a transfer student, you will be notified of your acceptance by the 1st of June. Will you make it in time? Make sure to know when all the due dates and deadlines take place. SAT and ACT score reports are due the 15th of January and Regardless of which application you submit, this school will notify you by the 1st of April. For all student applicants, the Fall application deadline is the 15th of January. If you wish to apply early, your application will be do no later than the 15th of November, of which you should hear back from the university no later than the 15th of December.
Bryn Mawr College Financial Aid
Financial aid distribution is at seventy-seven percent scholarships per grants and twenty-three percent loans per jobs. Financial aid for students is readily accessible at this school. Likewise, need based financial aid distribution is determined through Academics and Leadership. Financial aid forms are Business/farm supplement, CSS/Financial Aid PROFILE, FAFSA, Noncustodial (divorced/separated) Parents Statement and Other: Prior Year Tax Returns, Statement of earnings from Parents Employer. If you are not a need based student, non-need distribution for financial aid is determined by Academics and Leadership.
Bryn Mawr College Students
The university is a Private, Liberal Arts College, Four-year, Women only, where 46 percent of the applicants were admitted, Regionally accredited and College Board member. Besides, the student body consists of thirteen percent in-state students, eighty-seven percent out-of-state students, one hundred percent women, less than one percent american indian per alaskan native, fifteen percent asian per pacific islander, five percent black per non-hispanic, four percent hispanic, forty-eight percent white per non-hispanic, six percent non-resident alien, twenty-one percent race per ethnicity unreported, sixty-two percent in top 10th of graduating class, eighty-seven percent in top quarter of graduating class and one hundred percent in top half of graduating class. Bryn Mawr College offers Bachelor’s, Master’s and Doctoral degrees. Again, it is part of an Suburban setting, Very large city (over 500,000) and Residential campus. The school’s size is approximately one thousand, three hundred and twenty-three degree-seeking undergrads, three hundred and fifty-four first-time degree-seeking freshmen and four hundred and fifty-three graduate enrollment.
This school features the Suburban setting, Very large city (over 500,000) and Residential campus. After all, the school is located 11 miles from Philadelphia.Additionally, the university has many unique facilites such as Collections of minerals, archaeological and anthropological artifacts. Students should note the housing policies: Guaranteed On-Campus Housing For All Undergraduates, one hundred percent of first-year students live in college housing, ninety-seven percent of all undergraduates live in college housing, Coed Housing, Women’s Housing, Apartments For Single Students, Cooperative Housing, Wellness housing (alcohol/drug/smoke-free), one-JUN deadline for housing deposit, two hundred dollars amount of housing deposit and point zero .
Bryn Mawr College Athletics
The Owls are a member of NCAA. The following sports can be found here:
- Women’s NCAA Division III and Women’s Intercollegiate Basketball
- Women’s NCAA Division III and Women’s Intercollegiate Cross_country
- Women’s NCAA Division III and Women’s Intercollegiate Soccer
- Women’s Intercollegiate Track_and_field
- Women’s NCAA Division III Track_indoor
- Women’s NCAA Division III Track_outdoor
- Women’s NCAA Division III, Women’s Intercollegiate and Women’s Intramural Volleyball
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