Bryn Mawr College
- A+Overall Grade
- 4 Year
- Bryn Mawr, PA
- 414 reviews
- AcademicsA+
- ValueA
- DiversityA+
- CampusA
- AthleticsNG
- Party SceneB-
- ProfessorsA
- LocationB+
- DormsA
- Campus FoodA
- Student LifeA
- SafetyB+
Athletic Division
NCAA Division III
Athletic Conference
Centennial Conference
Address
101 N Merion Avenue
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
Website
From Bryn Mawr College
Bryn Mawr, a selective women's college with 1,300 undergraduates, is renowned for its academic excellence, diverse and close-knit community, and engagement with the world.
On an historic campus just outside of Philadelphia, Bryn Mawr students find challenging courses and research; strong bonds with faculty, students, and alumnae/i; innovative programs that connect study with action; and top-tier partnerships that expand options.
Critical, creative, and collaborative, Bryn Mawr alumnae/i are agents of change in every arena—and forever members of a community founded on respect for individuals.
Bryn Mawr College Rankings
Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
38%
SAT Range
1310-1500
ACT Range
29-33
Application Fee
$50
SAT/ACT
Required
High School GPA
Required
Accepts Common App
Yes
Will You Get In?
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Cost
Net Price
$28,450/ year
National
$15,523Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$37,710/ year
National
$7,535Students Receiving Financial Aid
77%
Academics
Professors
A
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
8:1
Evening Degree Programs
No
- 94%
- of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.32 responses
- 66%
- of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.41 responses
- 49%
- of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.39 responses
Majors
Students
Full-Time Enrollment
1,325Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
9
Undergrads Over 25
1%
Pell Grant
19%
Varsity Athletes
—
Campus Life
Freshmen Live On-Campus
100%
Poll
- 100%
- of students say they don't have Greek life.22 responses
Poll
- 50%
- of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life.44 responses
After College
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$54,600/ year
National
$33,028Graduation Rate
83%
National
49%Employed 2 Years After Graduation
88%
National
83%- 82%
- of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation.17 responses
Bryn Mawr College Reviews
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I like the small class sizes that Bryn Mawr provides. Students are able to get to know each other within the class setting, as well as the ability for the professor to know each student. Bryn Mawr is an inclusive setting, where our social honor code fosters trust within the community such that creativity and diversity is always welcomed. In the future, I would like to see Bryn Mawr allow more opportunities for students to explore the greater Philadelphia area within the structure of a class, instead of strictly lecture based classes for the entire semester. In addition, Bryn Mawr needs air conditioning in ALL of the dorms! It is brutally hot in the warmer months of the year, especially on the upper floors of the dorms.
It's very pretty and the atmosphere is super chill. The professors are really understanding for the most part and they all are very knowledgeable in their department. Also the Bi-Co is a pretty neat program at the school. We could also take classes at Swarthmore and UPenn even though that's more uncommon but if you really want to do it you can. The students can get a little rattled when it comes to politics and it's really liberal, some people like that others don't, just depends on who you talk to. The campus is sooo beautiful all throughout the year! And housing is one the best parts because most of the rooms are really big and you can get a single your sophomore year. The college also does a good job at matching roommates for first years. It can get a little boring because it's in a suburb but Philly close enough that you could go into the city every weekend if you wanted to. Would totally recommend!
Bryn Mawr has great resources for students. Everyone has a dean, who works closely with them and is a great resource. Professors and very understanding and allow students to take extensions on assignments and will hold special office hours if someone needs. The academic scene is really great and, in my opinion, the saving grace for Bryn Mawr.
The community here is very exclusive, however. Students are not encouraged to have diverse political opinions. The campus is rooted in inclusion to the point of exclusion. By this, I mean, that I have known many peers here who have shamed me for not being gay. Friends of mine have been made fun of for being religious. For a place that is supposed to be inclusive of all viewpoints, I find it so sad that people are bullied for not fitting the extreme-far-left views (only term fitting) that Bryn Mawr almost requires.
The community here is very exclusive, however. Students are not encouraged to have diverse political opinions. The campus is rooted in inclusion to the point of exclusion. By this, I mean, that I have known many peers here who have shamed me for not being gay. Friends of mine have been made fun of for being religious. For a place that is supposed to be inclusive of all viewpoints, I find it so sad that people are bullied for not fitting the extreme-far-left views (only term fitting) that Bryn Mawr almost requires.