COLLEGE PROFILE
Bryn Mawr College
Bryn Mawr, PA
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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.
| Web Site | www.brynmawr.edu/ |
|---|---|
| Institution Type | Private |
| Coeducational | No, women only |
| Undergraduate Students | 1,313 |
| Women | 1,313 (100.0%) |
| Men | Not reported |
| Graduate Students | 472 |
ADMISSION
| Entrance Difficulty | Most difficult |
|---|---|
| Overall Admission Rate | 46% of 2,335 applicants were admitted |
| Early Action Offered | No |
| Early Decision Offered | Yes |
| Regular Admission Deadline | January 15 |
| Factor | Very Important | Important | Considered | Not Considered |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academic GPA | X | |||
| Standardized Tests | X | |||
| Essay | X | |||
| Extracurricular Activities | X | |||
| Average GPA | Not reported |
|---|---|
| SAT Math | 662 average 600-720 range of middle 50% |
| SAT Critical Reading | 653 average 600-710 range of middle 50% |
| SAT Writing | 666 average 630-710 range of middle 50% |
| ACT Composite | 28 average 26-31 range of middle 50% |
MONEY MATTERS
| Cost of Attendance | $58,036 |
|---|---|
Tuition and Fees | $42,246 |
Room and Board | $13,340 |
| Average Percent of Need Met | 100% |
| Average Freshman Award | $36,480 |
| Average Indebtedness of 2011 Graduates | $22,830 |
ACADEMICS
| Academic Calendar System | Semester |
|---|---|
| General Education/ Core Curriculum | Required |
| Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates | 157 |
| Regular Class Size | 2-9 students: 29% of classes 10-19 students: 45% of classes 20-29 students: 14% of classes 30-39 students: 5% of classes 40-49 students: 4% of classes 50-59 students: 3% of classes |
CAMPUS LIFE
| Bryn Mawr Population | 4,382 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Metropolitan Area | Philadelphia |
| Freshman Housing Guarantee | Freshmen are guaranteed housing |
| Students in College Housing | 100% of freshmen, 95% of all students |
| Athletic Conferences | NCAA Division III |
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| Sororities | |
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STUDENTS
| Ethnicity of Students from U.S. | 0.0% American Indian/Alaskan Native 15.6% Asian 5.2% Black/African-American 10.8% Hispanic/Latino 5.0% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino) 0.1% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander 44.5% White 18.8% Unknown |
|---|---|
| International Students | 15.9% from 61 countries |
| First-Year Students Returning | 90.0% |
| Students Graduating Within 4 Years | 81.6% |
| Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months | Not reported |
| Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly | 26% |
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| GPA | SAT | ACT | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UW | W | M | CR | W | ||
| Average | 3.73 | 4.02 | 647 | 677 | 673 | 30 |
| Low | 3.00 | 3.49 | 390 | 410 | 520 | 25 |
| High | 4.00 | 4.87 | 770 | 800 | 800 | 35 |
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