Bryn Athyn College, founded in 1876, is a private, church-affiliated liberal arts college. Undergraduate education emphasizes writing, quantitative reasoning, public presentation, and critical thinking as well as experiential education and spiritual inquiry. The college is affiliated with the New Church, a form of Christianity based on the theological writings of Emanuel Swedenborg. Its 170-acre campus is located in Bryn Athyn, 15 miles from Philadelphia.

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collegeType
Private
studentType
Coed
268
Undergraduates
134
Men - 50%
137
Women - 50.8%
8
Graduate Students
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Entrance Difficulty
Minimally difficult
Overall Admission Rate
80% of 579 applicants were admitted
Early Action Offered
Yes
Early Decision Offered
No
Regular Admission Deadline
February 1
Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
Average GPA
3.2
SAT Math
490-613 range of middle 50%
SAT EBRW
490-640 range of middle 50%
ACT Composite
Not reported
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Cost of Attendance
$46,100
Tuition and Fees
$28,753
Room and Board
$13,776
Average Percent of Need Met
40%
Average Freshman Award
$3,193
Average Indebtedness of 2018 Graduates
Not reported
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Academic Calendar System
Trimester
General Education/Core Curriculum
Required for most or all students
Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates
29
Regular Class Size (Students)
2-9
42%
10-19
41%
20-29
16%
30-39
1%
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Bryn Athyn Population
1,396
Nearest Metropolitan Area
Philadelphia
Freshman Housing Guarantee
College offers housing to students
Students in College Housing
51% of all students
Athletic Conferences
NCAA Division III
Sororities
Not reported
Fraternities
Not reported
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Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
Asian
4.1%
Black/African-American
16%
Hispanic/Latino
0.4%
Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
2.6%
Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
1.5%
White
58.6%
Unknown
16.8%
International Students
Not reported
First-Year Students Returning
69.0%
Students Graduating Within 4 Years
42.1%
Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months
Not reported
Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly
Not reported
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