Can you get into Bryn Mawr College?

Bryn Mawr, PA · Private · 1,359 students Here is the class that got in, and where your numbers land inside it.

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The admitted class · 2024

What it took to get in

Acceptance rate

29.4%

SAT middle 50%

1280–1510

ACT middle 50%

29–33

Testing

optional

34% submitted an SAT

Graduation rate

84%

within six years

Reported by the college

What Bryn Mawr College actually reads

Colleges publish which parts of an application they weigh. It is the most useful thing they say about admissions and almost nobody reads it, because knowing that an essay is very important here and class rank is not considered changes where the work should go.

  • Very important

    The parts of an application this school weighs most heavily.

    • Grades
    • Course rigor
    • Essay
    • Recommendations
  • Considered

    Looked at, but not decisive on its own.

    • Class rank
    • Test scores
    • Work experience
  • Not considered

    Reported as playing no part in the decision.

    • Legacy

From the federal IPEDS admissions survey, 2024. It records whether Bryn Mawr College considers each factor, but not how heavily, and it does not ask about extracurriculars, character, or demonstrated interest. Where a school publishes its Common Data Set we use that instead.

Real cost · 2024 data

What families actually pay

The sticker price is $83,250, but almost nobody pays it. Average net price at Bryn Mawr College by family income, after grants and scholarships:

  • Under $30k$11,017
  • $30k–$48k$18,457
  • $48k–$75k$17,262
  • $75k–$110k$19,330
  • Over $110k$40,085

U.S. Department of Education data: average net price per year for aided first-time students. Your number depends on your family’s finances.

Common questions

Bryn Mawr College admissions, answered

What is Bryn Mawr College's acceptance rate?

Bryn Mawr College admits 29.4% of applicants (latest reported cycle: 2024).

What SAT score do you need for Bryn Mawr College?

The middle 50% of admitted students score between 1280 and 1510. A score above 1510 clears the 75th percentile; below 1280, the rest of the application has to carry more weight.

Is Bryn Mawr College test-optional?

Yes, Bryn Mawr College is currently test-optional. Submit a score if it falls inside or above the admitted middle 50%.

What does Bryn Mawr College look for in an application?

Bryn Mawr College reports that it weighs grades, course rigor, essay, recommendations most heavily. Anything it lists as not considered is worth knowing too, because effort spent there does not count here.

How much does Bryn Mawr College actually cost?

Sticker price is $83,250, but the average family pays $31,759 after aid. Families earning under $30k pay about $11,017 per year on average.

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