Bryn Mawr College: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1099 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #313 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #282 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #12 of 155 | In Pennsylvania |
| #1 of 2 | In Bryn Mawr |
| #99 of 1,028 | For Social Work |
| Top50% | For 74 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 31%
- Undergraduates
- 1,409
- Graduates
- 333
- 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 | 3,594 | 3,594 | |
| Admissions | 1,105 | 1,105 | |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 396 | 396 |
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
134 or 34%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1280
or below
75% of them
had 1495
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Bryn Mawr College are 1280-1495 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
78 or 20%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 29
or below
75% of them
had 33
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Bryn Mawr College are 29-33 (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 | 932 (54%) |
|---|---|
| Nonresident Alien | 215 (12%) |
| Asian | 175 (10%) |
| Hispanic | 164 (9%) |
| Black or African American | 105 (6%) |
| Two or more races | 89 (5%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 61 (4%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Bryn Mawr College is $39,072 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 | $7,115 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $9,824 |
| $48-75K | $14,704 |
| $75-110K | $26,145 |
| $110K+ | $51,289 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $58,000 | $50,730 |
| Tuition in-state | $58,000 | $50,730 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $58,000 | $50,730 |
| Fee in-district | $1,330 | |
| Fee in-state | $1,330 | |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,330 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,284 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $18,050 |
| Room charge | $10,300 |
| Meal charge | $7,750 |
Bryn Mawr College majors
Bryn Mawr College has granted 295 bachelor's degrees across 33 programs, 101 master's across 5 programs, and 11 doctorate degrees across 7 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Bryn Mawr College.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Social Work | 79 | 3 | |
| Mathematics, General | 26 | 16 | 2 |
| Psychology, General | 42 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 30 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 20 | ||
| Computer Science | 18 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 15 | ||
| Biochemistry and Molecular Biology | 14 | ||
| Sociology, General | 14 | ||
| Urban Studies & Affairs | 10 | ||
| Anthropology, General | 9 | ||
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 8 | 1 | |
| Chemistry, General | 8 | 1 | |
| Economics, General | 9 | ||
| Environmental Studies | 9 | ||
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General | 2 | 4 | 2 |
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 7 | ||
| History, General | 7 | ||
| French Language and Literature | 5 | 1 | |
| Linguistics | 6 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 5 | ||
| Physics, General | 4 | 1 | |
| Archeology | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| International & Globalization Studies | 4 | ||
| Astronomy | 3 | ||
| Comparative Literature | 3 | ||
| German Language and Literature | 3 | ||
| Philosophy | 3 | ||
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 2 | ||
| Music, General | 2 | ||
| Russian Language and Literature | 2 | ||
| Ancient & Classical Greek Language and Literature | 1 | ||
| Neuroscience | 1 | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 295 | 101 | 11 |
Bryn Mawr College has a graduation rate of 83%, which is among the 9% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Women | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 83% | 83% | |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Bryn Mawr College has published 6,510 scientific papers with 137,960 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Biology, Political Science, Computer Science, Environmental Science, Philosophy, Law, Medicine, Physics, and Sociology.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 95 | 683 |
| 1992 | 81 | 842 |
| 1993 | 63 | 771 |
| 1994 | 84 | 781 |
| 1995 | 78 | 830 |
| 1996 | 100 | 910 |
| 1997 | 74 | 985 |
| 1998 | 83 | 1032 |
| 1999 | 79 | 1096 |
| 2000 | 70 | 1156 |
| 2001 | 92 | 1157 |
| 2002 | 72 | 1445 |
| 2003 | 87 | 1560 |
| 2004 | 83 | 1650 |
| 2005 | 111 | 1944 |
| 2006 | 108 | 2336 |
| 2007 | 110 | 2793 |
| 2008 | 118 | 2989 |
| 2009 | 105 | 3577 |
| 2010 | 155 | 4082 |
| 2011 | 135 | 4453 |
| 2012 | 165 | 5067 |
| 2013 | 180 | 5644 |
| 2014 | 137 | 5901 |
| 2015 | 132 | 6275 |
| 2016 | 185 | 6358 |
| 2017 | 149 | 6353 |
| 2018 | 157 | 7466 |
| 2019 | 190 | 8371 |
| 2020 | 163 | 9170 |
| 2021 | 218 | 9500 |
| 2022 | 164 | 8855 |
| 2023 | 150 | 8720 |
Bryn Mawr College alumni
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Katharine Hepburn
- Occupations
- television actorstage actorfilm actoractorautobiographer
- 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, and earned her various accolades, including four Academy Awards for Best Actress—a record for any performer. In 1999, Hepburn was named the greatest female star of classic Hollywood cinema by the American Film Institute.
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Daniel Dae Kim
- Occupations
- television actorvoice actorfilm actoractor
- Biography
-
Daniel Dae Kim is an American actor. He is known for his roles as Jin-Soo Kwon in Lost, Chin Ho Kelly in Hawaii Five-0, Gavin Park in Angel, and Johnny Gat in the Saints Row video game series. He also runs a production company, 3AD, which is currently producing the television series The Good Doctor. He portrayed Ben Daimio in the superhero film Hellboy (2019) and provided the voice of Chief Benja in the Disney animated film Raya and the Last Dragon (2021).
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Maggie Siff
- Occupations
- stage actortelevision actorfilm 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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Martha Gellhorn
- Occupations
- journalistnovelistwriterwar correspondent
- Biography
-
Martha Ellis Gellhorn was an American novelist, travel writer, and journalist who is considered one of the great war correspondents of the 20th century.
General info
| Founded | 1885 |
|---|---|
| Motto | Veritatem Dilexi I Delight in the Truth |
| Colors | yellow, white |
| Academic calendar | August to May |
| Total FTE staff | 652 |
| 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 |