Bryn Mawr, founded in 1885, is a private, liberal arts college for women. Its graduate schools became coeducational in 1930. The college ranks first in the percentage of undergraduates who earn Ph.D.s in the humanities - and third in all fields - a testament to the college''s outstanding academic programs and preparation. Over one third of Bryn Mawr students major in mathematics and the sciences, three to five times the national average, and the college is among the top three institutions in numbers of women physics majors. The student body is unusually diverse: nearly one third are students of color, and an average of 10% are international students. Its 135-acre campus is located in Bryn Mawr, 11 miles west of Philadelphia.

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collegeType
Private
studentType
Undergrad women only
1,288
Undergraduates
1,288
Women - 100%
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Entrance Difficulty
Most difficult
Overall Admission Rate
28% of 4,260 applicants were admitted
Early Action Offered
No
Early Decision Offered
Yes
Regular Admission Deadline
January 15
Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
Average GPA
Not reported
SAT Math
671 average
620-730 range of middle 50%
SAT EBRW
701 average
670-750 range of middle 50%
ACT Composite
31 average
29-33 range of middle 50%
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Cost of Attendance
$96,300
Tuition and Fees
$72,410
Room and Board
$21,440
Average Percent of Need Met
100%
Average Freshman Award
$67,962
Average Indebtedness of 2024 Graduates
$20,349
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Academic Calendar System
Semester
General Education/Core Curriculum
Required for most or all students
Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates
172
Regular Class Size (Students)
2-9
31%
10-19
47%
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Bryn Mawr Population
4,382
Nearest Metropolitan Area
Philadelphia
Freshman Housing Guarantee
College offers housing to students
Students in College Housing
90% of all students
Athletic Conferences
NCAA Division III
Sororities
Not reported
Fraternities
Not reported
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Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
American Indian/Alaskan Native
0.1%
Asian
12.2%
Black/African-American
4.8%
Hispanic/Latino
12%
Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
9.6%
Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
0.1%
White
56.3%
Unknown
4.8%
International Students
13.4% from 39 countries
First-Year Students Returning
95.0%
Students Graduating Within 4 Years
74.9%
Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months
Not reported
Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly
Not reported
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