Bryn Mawr College
private · Founded 1885 · Philadelphia, PA
Acceptance Rate
31.10%
Enrollment
1,666
Tuition & Fees
$63,930
Graduation Rate
86.00%
Retention Rate
90.00%
Off-Campus Needed
100
Bryn Mawr Report Card
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Academics
Selectivity, test scores, retention, and faculty access.
Value
Cost, aid, grants, and post-graduation earnings.
Diversity
Economic access, geographic mix, and gender balance.
Location
Safety, walkability, transit, and student nightlife.
Campus
Housing capacity, student body scale, and campus setting.
Outcomes
Graduation, retention, employment, and earnings.
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Can You Get Into Bryn Mawr?
Bryn Mawr admitted just 1,018 of 3,278 applicants — a 31.10% acceptance rate
Admissions Snapshot
43% below state avg
41% above state avg
Test Scores (Middle 50%)
SAT Reading & Writing
670–740
SAT Math
630–730
ACT Composite
30–33
What Will Bryn Mawr Cost You?
Most students don't pay sticker price — 73.00% receive financial aid
Sticker Price
2% below state avg
Per-credit cost: $1,912 (part-time)
Financial Aid & Grants
Your estimated net price
On-Campus vs. Off-Campus Housing Cost
Bryn Mawr's on-campus room and board adds up to $18,690 per year ($1,558/month). Many students find that off-campus apartments offer more space, kitchen access, and flexibility — often at a lower monthly cost.
| On-Campus | Off-Campus (avg) | |
|---|---|---|
| Annual Housing | $10,670 | Varies |
| Monthly Equivalent | $889/mo | See listings |
| Meal Plan | $8,020 (required) | Flexible |
| Availability | 1,279 beds only | Hundreds of options |
What Can You Study at Bryn Mawr?
Most Popular Undergraduate Majors
Biology/Biological Sciences, General.
29 graduates · 100% women
English Language and Literature, General.
28 graduates · 100% women
Psychology, General.
28 graduates · 100% women
Mathematics, General.
25 graduates · 100% women
Sociology, General.
19 graduates · 100% women
Computer Science.
18 graduates · 100% women
Anthropology, General.
16 graduates · 100% women
Neuroscience.
13 graduates · 100% women
Urban Studies/Affairs.
13 graduates · 100% women
International/Globalization Studies.
11 graduates · 100% women
Your major at this school
Grad students need housing too
With 317 graduate students and only 1,279 total dorm beds, most grad students live off campus.
See Apartments Popular with Grad StudentsWhat's It Like at Bryn Mawr?
Philadelphia, PA — suburb
Student Body
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Student Demographics
Bryn Mawr Photos
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Neighborhoods near Bryn Mawr
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How Does Bryn Mawr Compare?
Institutional resources and student-faculty ratios
Student-Faculty Ratio
8:1
Peer Institutions
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Will You Succeed at Bryn Mawr?
90.00% of freshmen return for sophomore year — 86.00% graduate within 6 years
Graduation Rates
7% above state avg
17% above state avg
6-Year Graduation by Group
Bryn Mawr Reviews
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100 Bryn Mawr Students Need Off-Campus Housing
With 1,666 students and only 1,279 dorm beds, 6% of Bryn Mawr students live off campus.
1,349
Undergraduates
317
Graduate Students
100
Need Off-Campus Housing
Data Sources: U.S. Department of Education IPEDS, National Center for Education Statistics. University Apartments is not affiliated with Bryn Mawr College.