Bryn Mawr College: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1098 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #314 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #283 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #12 of 155 | In Pennsylvania |
| #1 of 2 | In Bryn Mawr |
| #114 of 1,036 | For Social Work |
| Top50% | For 80 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 31%
- Undergraduates
- 1,349
- Graduates
- 317
- Male:Female Ratio
- 3:97
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- www.brynmawr.edu
Bryn Mawr College Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Bryn Mawr College has an acceptance rate of 31% and is among the top 7% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 31% | 31% | |
| Applicants | 3,278 | 3,278 | |
| Admissions | 1,018 | 1,018 | |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 361 | 361 |
60 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
220 or 61%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1300
or below
75% of them
had 1470
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Bryn Mawr College are 1300-1470 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
85 or 24%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 30
or below
75% of them
had 33
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Bryn Mawr College are 30-33 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| Recommendations | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 883 (53%) |
|---|---|
| Nonresident Alien | 189 (11%) |
| Asian | 183 (11%) |
| Hispanic | 160 (10%) |
| Two or more races | 105 (6%) |
| Black or African American | 94 (6%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 50 (3%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 1 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Bryn Mawr College is $39,383 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $3,323 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $4,557 |
| $48-75K | $12,873 |
| $75-110K | $25,044 |
| $110K+ | $49,566 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $61,190 | $52,506 |
| Tuition in-state | $61,190 | $52,506 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $61,190 | $52,506 |
| Fee in-district | $1,370 | |
| Fee in-state | $1,370 | |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,370 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,279 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $18,690 |
| Room charge | $10,670 |
| Meal charge | $8,020 |
Bryn Mawr College majors
Bryn Mawr College has granted 315 bachelor's degrees across 32 programs, 83 master's across 6 programs, and 12 doctorate degrees across 6 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Bryn Mawr College.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Social Work | 66 | 2 | |
| Mathematics, General | 25 | 5 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 29 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 28 | ||
| Psychology, General | 28 | ||
| Sociology, General | 19 | ||
| Computer Science | 18 | ||
| Anthropology, General | 16 | ||
| Neuroscience | 13 | ||
| Urban Studies & Affairs | 13 | ||
| Physics, General | 8 | 3 | 1 |
| Chemistry, General | 8 | 2 | 1 |
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General | 4 | 3 | 4 |
| International & Globalization Studies | 11 | ||
| Environmental Studies | 10 | ||
| Linguistics | 10 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 10 | ||
| Philosophy | 9 | ||
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 5 | 3 | |
| Economics, General | 8 | ||
| History, General | 8 | ||
| Archeology | 2 | 4 | 1 |
| Biochemistry and Molecular Biology | 7 | ||
| East Asian Studies | 5 | ||
| French Language and Literature | 4 | ||
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 4 | ||
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 3 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 3 | ||
| Astronomy | 2 | ||
| German Language and Literature | 2 | ||
| Comparative Literature | 1 | ||
| Latin Language and Literature | 1 | ||
| Music, General | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 315 | 83 | 12 |
Bryn Mawr College has a graduation rate of 86%, which is among the 6% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Women | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 86% | 86% | |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Bryn Mawr College has published 7,586 scientific papers with 193,097 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Biology, Political Science, Computer Science, Environmental Science, Law, Philosophy, Physics, Medicine, and Sociology.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 84 | 1223 |
| 1993 | 69 | 1067 |
| 1994 | 92 | 1080 |
| 1995 | 100 | 1110 |
| 1996 | 106 | 1295 |
| 1997 | 89 | 1304 |
| 1998 | 95 | 1354 |
| 1999 | 88 | 1429 |
| 2000 | 78 | 1553 |
| 2001 | 102 | 1587 |
| 2002 | 84 | 1908 |
| 2003 | 103 | 2027 |
| 2004 | 102 | 2174 |
| 2005 | 120 | 2546 |
| 2006 | 129 | 2956 |
| 2007 | 128 | 3593 |
| 2008 | 141 | 3845 |
| 2009 | 124 | 4503 |
| 2010 | 169 | 5246 |
| 2011 | 143 | 5772 |
| 2012 | 204 | 6638 |
| 2013 | 187 | 7007 |
| 2014 | 162 | 7486 |
| 2015 | 150 | 8012 |
| 2016 | 199 | 8057 |
| 2017 | 161 | 8342 |
| 2018 | 172 | 9573 |
| 2019 | 204 | 11249 |
| 2020 | 188 | 12252 |
| 2021 | 250 | 12536 |
| 2022 | 180 | 11894 |
| 2023 | 179 | 11955 |
| 2024 | 155 | 11992 |
Bryn Mawr College alumni
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Katharine Hepburn
- Occupations
- actorfilm actorstage actortelevision actorautobiographer
- Biography
-
Katharine Houghton Hepburn was an American actress whose career as a Hollywood leading lady spanned six decades. She was known for her headstrong independence, spirited personality, and outspokenness, cultivating a screen persona that matched this public image, and regularly playing strong-willed, sophisticated women. She worked in a varied range of genres, from screwball comedy to literary drama, which earned her various accolades, including four Academy Awards for Best Actress—a record for any performer.
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Daniel Dae Kim
- Occupations
- voice actortelevision directorvideo game actorfilm producerfilm actor
- Biography
-
Daniel Dae Kim is an American actor. He portrayed Jin-Soo Kwon in Lost, Chin Ho Kelly in Hawaii Five-0, Gavin Park in Angel, and Ben Daimio in Hellboy. He also provided the voice of Chief Benja in the animated film Raya and the Last Dragon (2021) and Johnny Gat in the Saints Row video game series. He runs production company 3AD, which produced the television series The Good Doctor.
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Maggie Siff
- Occupations
- film actortelevision actorstage actoractor
- Biography
-
Maggie Siff is an American actress. Her most notable television roles have included department store heiress Rachel Menken Katz on the AMC drama Mad Men, Dr. Tara Knowles on the FX drama Sons of Anarchy for which she was twice nominated for the Critics' Choice Television Award for Best Supporting Actress in a Drama Series, and psychiatrist Wendy Rhoades on the Showtime series Billions.
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Tsuda Umeko
- Occupations
- women's rights activistteacher
- Biography
-
Tsuda Umeko was a Japanese educator who founded Tsuda University. She was the daughter of Tsuda Sen, an agricultural scientist, and at the age of 7, she became Japan's first female exchange student, traveling to the U.S. on the same ship as the Iwakura Mission.
General info
| Founded | 1885 |
|---|---|
| Motto | Veritatem Dilexi I Delight in the Truth |
| Colors | yellow, white |
| Academic calendar | August to May |
| Total FTE staff | 675 |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus |
Location and contacts
| Address | 101 N Merion Avenue Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania, 19010 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 6,000 |
| Phone | 6105265000 |