Bryn Mawr College
Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania 19010
Data last updated: May 29, 2026
Campus Vibe
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.
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SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1404
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
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Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
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Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
52.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
4.6%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$21,441
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
9
Peer Average
13
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Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
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Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
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Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
90%
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Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
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History & Fun Facts
- •History Bryn Mawr College is a private women's liberal arts college founded in 1885.
- •The town of Bryn Mawr had previously been named Humphreysville, after the Humphreys family who had bought the land in 1683.
- •The town was renamed Bryn Mawr in the mid-nineteenth century by the Pennsylvania Railroad Corporation.
- •Bryn Mawr was one of the first institutions of higher education in the United States to offer graduate degrees, including doctorates, to women.
Source: Wikipedia
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