Bryn Mawr College: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1084 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #312 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #281 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #12 of 155 | In Pennsylvania |
| #1 of 2 | In Bryn Mawr |
| #114 of 1,063 | For Social Work |
| Top50% | For 79 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 29%
- Undergraduates
- 1,360
- Graduates
- 319
- Male:Female Ratio
- 4:96
- 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 29% 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 | 29% | 29% | |
| Applicants | 4,094 | 4,094 | |
| Admissions | 1,205 | 1,205 | |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 380 | 380 |
131 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
189 or 50%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1280
or below
75% of them
had 1510
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Bryn Mawr College are 1280-1510 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
79 or 21%
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 | 878 (52%) |
|---|---|
| Asian | 192 (11%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 191 (11%) |
| Hispanic | 151 (9%) |
| Two or more races | 110 (7%) |
| Black or African American | 99 (6%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 56 (3%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 1 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Bryn Mawr College is $33,221 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 | $11,017 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $18,457 |
| $48-75K | $17,262 |
| $75-110K | $19,330 |
| $110K+ | $40,085 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $64,500 | $55,140 |
| Tuition in-state | $64,500 | $55,140 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $64,500 | $55,140 |
| Fee in-district | $1,420 | |
| Fee in-state | $1,420 | |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,420 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,272 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $19,400 |
| Room charge | $11,080 |
| Meal charge | $8,320 |
Bryn Mawr College majors
Bryn Mawr College has granted 320 bachelor's degrees across 33 programs, 93 master's across 7 programs, and 9 doctorate degrees across 4 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Bryn Mawr College.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Social Work | 75 | 4 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 25 | ||
| Psychology, General | 25 | ||
| Sociology, General | 25 | ||
| Neuroscience | 22 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 21 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 16 | 5 | |
| Political Science and Government, General | 21 | ||
| Anthropology, General | 15 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 12 | 1 | 1 |
| International & Globalization Studies | 14 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 14 | ||
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 6 | 4 | 3 |
| Biochemistry and Molecular Biology | 12 | ||
| Computer Science | 10 | ||
| French Language and Literature | 5 | 5 | |
| Urban Studies & Affairs | 10 | ||
| Archeology | 6 | 2 | 1 |
| Environmental Studies | 9 | ||
| History, General | 9 | ||
| Linguistics | 7 | ||
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General | 5 | 1 | |
| East Asian Studies | 5 | ||
| Economics, General | 5 | ||
| Philosophy | 5 | ||
| Physics, General | 5 | ||
| Astronomy | 2 | ||
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 2 | ||
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 2 | ||
| Creative Writing | 1 | ||
| German Language and Literature | 1 | ||
| Italian Language and Literature | 1 | ||
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other | 1 | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 320 | 93 | 9 |
Bryn Mawr College has a graduation rate of 82%, which is among the 10% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Women | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 82% | 82% | |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Bryn Mawr College has published 7,696 scientific papers with 201,446 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Biology, Political Science, Computer Science, Environmental Science, Law, Philosophy, Medicine, Physics, and Sociology.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 69 | 1067 |
| 1994 | 92 | 1083 |
| 1995 | 100 | 1109 |
| 1996 | 106 | 1306 |
| 1997 | 89 | 1304 |
| 1998 | 95 | 1356 |
| 1999 | 88 | 1430 |
| 2000 | 81 | 1555 |
| 2001 | 103 | 1589 |
| 2002 | 84 | 1909 |
| 2003 | 103 | 2029 |
| 2004 | 102 | 2176 |
| 2005 | 120 | 2547 |
| 2006 | 129 | 2957 |
| 2007 | 128 | 3600 |
| 2008 | 141 | 3850 |
| 2009 | 124 | 4508 |
| 2010 | 169 | 5253 |
| 2011 | 143 | 5775 |
| 2012 | 204 | 6639 |
| 2013 | 187 | 7011 |
| 2014 | 162 | 7490 |
| 2015 | 150 | 8013 |
| 2016 | 199 | 8066 |
| 2017 | 161 | 8353 |
| 2018 | 174 | 9588 |
| 2019 | 207 | 11260 |
| 2020 | 188 | 12260 |
| 2021 | 251 | 12565 |
| 2022 | 180 | 11902 |
| 2023 | 180 | 11970 |
| 2024 | 159 | 12164 |
| 2025 | 122 | 10331 |
Bryn Mawr College alumni
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Katharine Hepburn
- Occupations
- stage actortelevision actorautobiographeractorfilm actor
- Biography
-
Katharine Houghton Hepburn was an American actress whose career as a Hollywood leading lady spanned six decades. Known for her headstrong independence, spirited personality, and outspokenness, she cultivated a screen persona that matched this public image, and regularly played 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
- television directorvideo game actorfilm producerfilm actortelevision actor
- Biography
-
Daniel Dae Kim is an American actor. He is known for his many roles in network television and theater. In 2025, Time magazine listed him as one of the world's 100 most influential people.
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Maggie Siff
- Occupations
- television actorstage actoractorfilm actor
- 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 activistteacherfounder
- 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 United States 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 | 702 |
| 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 |