Bryn Mawr College
Common Data Set 2021-22
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Acceptance Rate
39.3%
Applications
3,391
Admitted
1,334
Enrolled
422
SAT Composite 25th
1,290
Federal outcomes
Federal data from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard, vintage 2022-23. Outcomes reflect earlier cohorts than the CDS year shown elsewhere on this page.
$75,217
10 yrs after enrollment
82%
6-year completion
$31,759
sticker minus grants
$25,000
federal loans only
All Extracted Fields
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General Information
8 TABLESFirst Name:Richard
Last Name:Barry
Office:Institutional Research, Planning, and Assessment
Address Line 1:101 North Merion Ave
Phone:610-526-6532
Email Address:rbarry@brynmawr.edu
If yes, please provide the URL of the corresponding Web page:https://www.brynmawr.edu/institutionalresearch/
City:Bryn Mawr
Name of College/University:Bryn Mawr College
Street Address Line 1:101 North Merion Ave
CityBryn Mawr
StatePA
Zip19,010
Main Phone Number (Area Code)610
Main Phone Number:526-5000
WWW Home Page Address:https://www.brynmawr.edu/
Admissions Phone Number (Area Code):610
Admissions Phone Number:526-5152
Admissions Email Address:admissions@brynmawr.edu
Source of institutional control (Check only one):Private (nonprofit)
Classify your undergraduate institution:Men's college
Academic year calendar:Semester
Bachelor'sX
Postbachelor's certificateX
Master'sX
Doctoral degree research/scholarshipX
Enrollment And Persistence
5 TABLESFirst-Time, First-Year Admission
6 TABLESIn addition, does your institution use applicants' test scores for academic advising?Yes
Does your institution make use of SAT or ACT scores in admission decisions for first-time, first-year, degree-seeking applicants?No
Total academic units16
English4
Mathematics4
Science4
Of these, units that must be lab1
Foreign language4
Social studies2
History2
Academic electives2
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 700-80045.9
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 600-69942.0
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 500-59910.7
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 400-4991.5
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: Total100
SAT Math: 700-80043.9
SAT Math: 600-69939.5
SAT Math: 500-59915.1
SAT Math: 400-4991.5
SAT Math: Total100
SAT Composite: 1400-160042.4
SAT Composite: 1200-139947.3
SAT Composite: 1000-11999.3
SAT Composite: 800-9991.0
SAT Composite: Total100.0
ACT Composite: 30-3677.6
ACT Composite: 24-2920.7
ACT Composite: 18-231.7
ACT Composite: Total100
Percent in top tenth of high school graduating class68
Percent in top quarter of high school graduating class85
Percent in top half of high school graduating class1
Percent in bottom quarter of high school graduating class0
Total0
Does your institution have an application fee?No
Can it be waived for applicants with financial need?Yes
Are first-time, first-year students accepted for terms other than the fall?Yes
Does your institution allow students to postpone enrollment after admission?Yes
If yes, maximum period of postponement:12 Months
Does your institution offer an early decision plan (an admission plan that permits students to apply and be notified of an admission decision well in advance of the regular notification date and that asks students to commit to attending if accepted) for first-time, first-year applicants for fall enrollment?Yes
Do you have a nonbinding early action plan whereby students are notified of an admission decision well in advance of the regular notification date but do not have to commit to attending your college?No
Is your early action plan a “restrictive” plan under which you limit students from applying to other early plans?Yes
Transfer Admission
4 TABLESDoes your institution enroll transfer students? (If no, please skip to Section E)Yes
FallX
Must a transfer applicant have a minimum number of credits completed or else must apply as an entering first-year student?Yes
High school transcriptRequired of Some
College transcript(s)Required of All
Essay or personal statementNot Required
InterviewNot Required
Standardized test scoresNot Required
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s)Not Required
List any other application requirements specific to transfer applicants:D9 List application priority, closing, notification, and candidate reply dates for transfer students. If applications are reviewed on a continuous or rolling basis, place a check mark in the “Rolling admission” column.
Fall Closing Date: Month1
Does an open admission policy, if reported, apply to transfer students?No
Describe additional requirements for transfer admission, if applicable:- D12 Report the lowest grade earned for any course that may be transferred for credit: C Number Unit Type - D13 Maximum number of credits or courses that may be transferred from a two-year institution: 64 credits Number Unit Type - D14 Maximum number of credits or courses that may be transferred from a four-year institution: 64 credits - D15 Minimum number of credits that transfers must complete at your institution to earn an associate degree: n/a - D16 Minimum number of credits that transfers must complete at your institution to earn a bachelor's degree: 64.00 - D17 Describe other transfer credit policies: ## D18-D22: Military Service Transfer Credit Policies - D18 Does your institution accept the following military/veteran transfer credits: Yes No Number Unit Type - D19 Maximum number of credits or courses that may be transferred based on military education evaluated by the American Council on Education (ACE): Number Unit Type - D20 Maximum number of credits or courses that may be transferred based on Department of Defense supported prior learning assessments (College Level Examination Program (CLEP) or DANTES Subject Standardized Tests (DSST)): Yes No - D21 Are the military/veteran credit transfer policies published on your website? - D22 Describe other military/veteran transfer credit policies unique to your institution: If yes, please provide the URL where the policy can be located: ##
Fall Closing Date:Day15
Maximum number of credits or courses that may be transferred from a two-year institution:64
Maximum number of credits or courses that may be transferred from a two-year institution:credit
Maximum number of credits or courses that may be transferred from a four-year institution:64
Maximum number of credits or courses that may be transferred from a four-year institution:credit
Minimum number of credits that transfers must complete at your institution to earn a bachelor’s degree:64
Describe other military/veteran transfer credit policies unique to your institution:CDS-D Page 15 Common Data Set 2021-2022 E. ACADEM IC OFFERINGS AND POLICIES E1 Special study options: Identify those programs available at your institution. Refer to the glossary for definitions. X Accelerated program Cooperative education program X Cross-registration Distance learning X Double major Dual enrollment English as a Second Language (ESL) X Exchange student program (domestic) External degree program Honors Program X Independent study X Internships Liberal arts/career combination X Student-designed major X Study abroad X Teacher certification program W eekend college X Other (specify): https://www.brynmawr.edu/academics/combined-degrees E2 Has been removed from the CDS. E3 Areas in which all or most students are required to complete some course work prior to graduation: Arts/fine arts Computer literacy English (including composition) Foreign languages History Humanities Mathematics Philosophy Sciences (biological or physical) Social science Other (describe):
Academic Offerings and Policies
1 TABLEAccelerated programX
Cross-registrationX
Distance learningX
Double majorX
Exchange student program (domestic)X
Independent studyX
InternshipsX
Student-designed majorX
Study abroadX
Teacher certification programX
Other (specify):X
Specify:https://www.brynmawr.edu/academics/combined-degrees
Student Life
4 TABLESPercent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator)89%
Percent who live off campus or commute50%
Percent of students age 25 and older0%
Percent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator)88%
Percent who live off campus or commute10%
Percent of students age 25 and older0%
Average age of full-time students18.1
Average age of all students (full- and part-time)18.1
Average age of full-time students19.6
Average age of all students (full- and part-time)19.7
Campus MinistriesX
Choral groupsX
Concert bandX
DanceX
Drama/theaterX
International Student OrganizationX
Jazz bandX
Literary magazineX
Music ensemblesX
Musical theaterX
Radio stationX
Student governmentX
Student newspaperX
Student-run film societyX
Coed residence hallsX
Apartments for married studentsX
Apartments for single studentsX
Cooperative housingX
Annual Expenses
5 TABLESPlease provide the URL of your institution’s net price calculator:https://npc.collegeboard.org/app/brynmawr
If your institution's 2026-2027 academic year costs of attendance are not available at this time please respond.X
Do tuition and fees vary by year of study (e.g., sophomore, junior, senior)?No
Financial Aid
10 TABLESFederal$1,333,912
State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located$100,766
Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).$30,036,530
Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college$379,879
Total Scholarships/Grants$31,851,087
Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)$2,982,755
Federal Work-Study$670,264
Total Self-Help$3,653,019
Tuition Waivers Note: Reporting is optional. Report tuition waivers in this row if you choose to report them. Do not report tuition waivers elsewhere.$0
Federal$362,750
State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located$0
Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).$8,824,842
Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college$966,367
Total Scholarships/Grants$10,153,959
Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)$2,788,069
Total Self-Help$2,788,069
Parent Loans$2,229,569
Tuition Waivers Note: Reporting is optional. Report tuition waivers in this row if you choose to report them. Do not report tuition waivers elsewhere.$0
Provide the number of students in the 2024 undergraduate class who started at your institution as first-time students and received a bachelor's degree between July 1, 2023 and June 30, 2024. Exclude students who transferred into your institution.297
Institutional need-based scholarship or grant aid is availableX
CSS ProfileX
Other (specify):X
Specify:Noncustodial Fin Aid PROFILE, Parent & Student Tax Returns or Non-Filer Statements Process for First-Year/Freshman Students
FAFSAX
Noncustodial ProfileX
Other (specify):X
College/university loans from institutional fundsX
Federal Pell GrantsX
State scholarships/grantsX
Private scholarshipsX
College/university scholarship or grant aid from institutional fundsX
AcademicsX
LeadershipX
AcademicsX
LeadershipX
If your institution has recently implemented any major financial aid policy, program, or initiative to make your institution more affordable to incoming students such as replacing loans with grants, or waiving costs for families below a certain income level please provide details:Are these policies related to the COVID-19 pandemic? Yes No
Instructional Faculty And Class Size
3 TABLESFall 2025 Student to Faculty ratio9