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Bryn Mawr College

Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania 19010

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Strong graduate outcomes — known for biology

Bryn Mawr College is a private institution in Bryn Mawr with particular strength in biology and psychology. With an average SAT of 1404, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A small campus of 1.3K undergraduates with a 8:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.

86% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $75,217 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $40,690.

Established
1885
Motto
Veritatem Dilexi
Mascot
Owl
Type
Private women's liberal arts college

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31%Acceptance
1404SAT Avg
1,346Students
8:1Student:Faculty
86%Grad Rate
$75,217Earnings 10yr
$40,690Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Bryn Mawr College Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate31.1%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1404

Reading & Writing
670740
Math
630730

ACT Score Range

Composite
3033

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

31.1%

Trend

SAT Avg

1404

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$62,560
Room & Board$18,690
Books & Supplies$1,000
Total Cost of Attendance$79,380
Average Net Price$40,690
Median Debt at Graduation$25,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$265

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$3,323
$30–48K$4,557
$48–75K$12,873
$75–110K$25,044
$110K+$49,566

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$40,690

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

5200.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$21,441

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

9

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Programs (60)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
1,346
Gender Split
100% / 0%
Women / Men
First Generation
15%
Pell Grant Recipients
14%

Race & Ethnicity

White 50%
Black 5%
Hispanic 10%
Asian 11%
Two+ 7%
Int'l 13%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate85.6%
Freshman Retention89.6%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$53,102
8 Years$63,818
10 Years$75,217

Rankings

U.S. News
#30
Forbes
#180
Wall Street Journal
#29
Washington Monthly
#13

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

100Average

Estimated from PA state average + suburban adjustment

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Philadelphiapop. 1.6M
9 mi(16 min)
New Yorkpop. 8.3M
84 mi(146 min)
Pittsburghpop. 300K
249 mi(432 min)

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