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Bryn Mawr College

#5 in Best Women's Colleges in America
  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • 4 Year
  • Bryn Mawr, PA
  • 423 reviews
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    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Academics
      A+
    2. Value
      A-
    3. Diversity
      A+
    4. Campus
      A
    5. Athletics
      NG
    6. Party Scene
      C+
    7. Professors
      A
    8. Location
      B+
    9. Dorms
      A
    10. Campus Food
      A
    11. Student Life
      A-
    12. Safety
      B
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    brynmawr.edu
    101 N Merion Avenue
    Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
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    About Bryn Mawr...
    Athletic Division
    NCAA Division III
    Athletic Conference
    Centennial Conference
    From Bryn Mawr College

    Bryn Mawr, a selective women's college with 1,380 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.

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    Bryn Mawr College Rankings

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    Admissions

    Application Deadline
    January 15
    Acceptance Rate
    34%
    SAT Range
    1310-1500
    ACT Range
    29-33
    Application Fee
    $50
    SAT/ACT
    Considered but not required
    High School GPA
    Required
    Accepts Common App
    Yes
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    Cost

    Net Price
    $32,521/ year
    National
    $15,523
    Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
    Average Total Aid Awarded
    $35,889/ year
    National
    $7,535
    Students Receiving Financial Aid
    67%
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    Academics

    Professors
    A
    Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Faculty Ratio
    9:1
    Evening Degree Programs
    No
    94%
    of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.32 responses
    64%
    of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.42 responses
    48%
    of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.40 responses
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    Majors

    Most Popular Majors
    • Mathematics
      40 Graduates
    • Psychology
      32 Graduates
    • Biology
      29 Graduates
    • Political Science and Government
      23 Graduates
    • Sociology
      23 Graduates
    • Urban Studies and Affairs
      20 Graduates
    • Economics
      18 Graduates
    • Computer Science
      17 Graduates
    • Physics
      17 Graduates
    • International Studies
      16 Graduates
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    360° Course Clusters

    360° Course Clusters are interdisciplinary experiences in which students explore the many facets of today's issues. Students participate in a cluster of related courses to focus on common problems, themes, and experiences for the purposes of research and scholarship. Experiential learning, like travel or service, is built into each cluster.

    Students

    Full-Time Enrollment
    1,350Undergrads
    Part-Time Undergrads
    10
    Undergrads Over 25
    1%
    Pell Grant
    15%
    Varsity Athletes
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    What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
    Based on 17 responses
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    • Unique
      35%
    • More invested in knowledge than in numeric grades
      29%
    • Intellectual
      18%
    • Spoiled hampton kids
      12%
    • Feminist
      6%
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    Campus Life

    Freshmen Live On-Campus
    100%
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    100%
    of students say they don't have Greek life.23 responses
    Poll
    49%
    of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life.45 responses
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    What one word or phrase best describes your school?
    Based on 15 responses
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    • All of the above
      40%
    • Gorgeous campus and amazing professors
      27%
    • It's like living in Hogwart.
      20%
    • Self care
      7%
    • Strict
      7%
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      After College

      Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
      $54,600/ year
      National
      $33,028
      Graduation Rate
      87%
      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
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      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.
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      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!
      During the Spring Semester of 2020, we, unfortunately, had to return home and finish our courses online. Bryn Mawr's quick response to the pandemic allowed for students to be able to consider their personal safety first. The support system we were given as students was fantastic, and most professors were able to adjust well to an online format. Going into the Fall Semester of 2020, students are also being given many options of whether to return to classes, to campus, take only online courses, etc.
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