Overview
Founded in 1885, Bryn Mawr College was among the first institutions to offer women access to graduate education equivalent to that available to men, and it quickly established a reputation for rigorous scholarship under early leaders like M. Carey Thomas. It is one of the historic Seven Sisters colleges and remains one of the few women's undergraduate colleges to also offer graduate and doctoral programs. Bryn Mawr is particularly known for its strengths in the humanities, social sciences, and its close academic partnership with Haverford and Swarthmore Colleges through a bi-college and tri-college consortium.
At a Glance
| Type | Liberal Arts |
| Location | Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania |
| Founded | 1885 |
| Total students | 1,800 |
| Student–faculty ratio | 8:1 |
| Acceptance rate | 32% |
| Graduation rate | 85% |
| Average starting salary | $52,000 |
Tuition & Costs (estimates)
| In-state tuition | $59,000 |
| Out-of-state tuition | $59,000 |
| Room & board | $18,500 |
| Average financial aid | $45,000 |
| Students receiving aid | 65% |
Admissions
| SAT range | 1350-1500 |
| ACT range | 31-33 |
| Average GPA | 3.75 |
| Regular deadline | January 15 |
Top Programs
- Biology
- Psychology
- English
- History of Art
- Mathematics
Figures are estimates for exploration — verify current costs, deadlines, and requirements on the university's official website.