Bryn Mawr College Admission
Application Fee
$50
Graduate Application Fee
$50
Acceptance Rate
30.99%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
35.04%
Freshmen Enrollment
396
SAT Scores
1,390
For the 2022-2023 admission, a total of 3,594 students have applied and 1,105 students have allowed to admit to Bryn Mawr College (Acceptance rate: 30.75%). Bryn Mawr's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 35.84 % where 396 students have finally enrolled out of 1,105 admitted students.
Bryn Mawr acceptance rate is lower (tighter to admit) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Pennsylvania. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as Carleton College and Haverford College, its acceptance rate is much higher (very easy to get in) (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 17.90%).
Bryn Mawr enrollment rate (yield) is higher (more admitted-students enrolled) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Pennsylvania. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is much higher (highly eager to enroll) (average yield is 37.60%).
How to Apply to Bryn Mawr College
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply Bryn Mawr. Bryn Mawr offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
| Admission | www.brynmawr.edu/admissions-aid |
|---|---|
| Online Application | www.brynmawr.edu/admissions-aid/how-apply |
| Financial Aid | www.brynmawr.edu/admissions-aid |
| Net Price Calculator | npc.collegeboard.org/student/app/brynmawr |
| Veterans Tuition | www.brynmawr.edu/inside/offices-services/financial-aid/graduate-students/types-aid |
| Athletic | https://www.brynmawr.edu/inside/offices-services/institutional-research-planning-assessment/current-facts |
| Disability Service | www.brynmawr.edu/inside/offices-services/access-services |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at Bryn Mawr and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2023, the average SAT score at Bryn Mawr College is 1,390 and the average ACT score is 32. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of Bryn Mawr College is comparable to the schools (average score is 1,485). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Bryn Mawr College | 1,390 | 32 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,485 | 33 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges | 1,132 | 69 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Pennsylvania | 1,157 | 73 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At Bryn Mawr College, 134 students submitted SAT scores (34% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,390 and it is extremely competitive scores than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Pennsylvania. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 660 | 720 | 750 |
| Mathematics | 620 | 680 | 745 |
| Total | 1,280 | 1,400 | 1,495 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: December 11, 2023)
At Bryn Mawr College, 78 students submitted ACT scores (20% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 32 and it is lower than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Pennsylvania. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 29 | 31 | 33 |
| English | 30 | 34 | 35 |
| Mathematics | 26 | 28 | 31 |
Bryn Mawr Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to Bryn Mawr College. The school requires 5 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school record, Recommendations, TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), and Legacy status.
4 items are Considered if submitted - Secondary school rank, Completion of college-preparatory program, Admission test scores, and Personal statement or essay.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered, if submitted |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Considered, if submitted |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not Considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered, if submitted |
| Legacy status | Required |