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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
111
Undergraduates
55
Men - 49.5%
57
Women - 50.5%
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Entrance Difficulty
Minimally difficult
Overall Admission Rate
90% of 311 applicants were admitted
Early Action Offered
Yes
Early Decision Offered
No
Regular Admission Deadline
February 1
Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
Average GPA
3.27
SAT Math
630 average
550-680 range of middle 50%
SAT EBRW
703 average
630-750 range of middle 50%
ACT Composite
Not reported
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Cost of Attendance
$51,335
Tuition and Fees
$31,881
Room and Board
$15,883
Average Percent of Need Met
75%
Average Freshman Award
$30,799
Average Indebtedness of 2024 Graduates
$14,813
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Academic Calendar System
Trimester
General Education/Core Curriculum
Required for most or all students
Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates
19
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Bryn Athyn Population
1,396
Nearest Metropolitan Area
Philadelphia, PA
Freshman Housing Guarantee
College offers housing to students
Students in College Housing
38% of all students
Sororities
Not reported
Fraternities
Not reported
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Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
Asian
3.8%
Black/African-American
10.5%
Hispanic/Latino
3.8%
Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
1.9%
White
68.6%
Unknown
11.4%
International Students
5.4% from 5 countries
First-Year Students Returning
26.4%
Students Graduating Within 4 Years
46.1%
Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months
Not reported
Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly
Not reported
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