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Bryn Athyn is located in Bryn Athyn, PA (a large suburb). The school is a Other Religion school. Bryn Athyn is a private, not-for-profit institution. The highest degree level offered by the school is the Master's degree.
Bryn Athyn is known for its programs in liberal arts.
The school does not offer open admission. Three quarters of students in 2007 had SAT verbal scores of at least 460. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 490 and 630.
The school maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges. Bryn Athyn has a tenure system for senior faculty.
The school had 138 enrolled students in 2007.
Full-time students are the norm at Bryn Athyn. The school has a residential or campus feel. Bryn Athyn offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. The school offers students meal plans.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Bryn Athyn College of the New Church serves as an intellectual center for all who desire to pursue a higher education in the liberal arts and sciences, enriched and structured by the Old and New Testaments and the Writings of Emanuel Swedenborg. The purpose of this education is to enhance students' civil, moral, and spiritual life, as well as to contribute to human spiritual welfare."
More complete details are provided below.
Bryn Athyn College Of The New Church
801 Tomlinson Rd
Bryn Athyn, PA 19009-0717
General Phone: (267) 502-2543
http://www.brynathyn.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 36 | liberal arts and sciences, interdisciplinary studies, history, English |
| Religion And Philosophy | 9 | religion, religious studies, ministry |
| Education And Teaching | 3 | elementary school teaching |
| Science | 1 | biology |
Number of programs and degrees for Bryn Athyn in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 23 | 1 |
| Bachelor's degree | 20 | 6 |
| Master's degree | 4 | 1 |
| First-professional degree | 2 | 1 |
In 2007, Bryn Athyn had a total enrollment of 138 students (134 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 57% |
| Women | 43% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 89% |
| Graduate | 5% |
| First Professional | 6% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 75% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 2% |
| Unknown | 6% |
| (Foreign Students) | 17% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4% |
| 18-19 | 41% |
| 20-21 | 24% |
| 22-24 | 14% |
| 25-29 | 7% |
| 30-34 | 1% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 4% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 57% |
| (International Students) | 23% |
| Georgia | 4% |
| New Hampshire | 2% |
| Maryland | 2% |
| Texas | 2% |
| Ohio | 2% |
| Colorado | 2% |
| Arizona | 2% |
| North Carolina | 2% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 88 % |
| Part-Time | 100 % |
Bryn Athyn offers campus housing for 79 of its 134 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Bryn Athyn, Pennsylvania for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Pennsylvania Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 21 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 59 | 57 | 97% | 47 | 82% |
| Men | 30 | 30 | 100% | 27 | 90% |
| Women | 29 | 27 | 93% | 20 | 74% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 460 | 640 |
| SAT Math | 490 | 630 |
| SAT Writing | 450 | 600 |
| ACT Verbal | 18 | 22 |
| ACT Math | 18 | 25 |
| ACT Composite | 18 | 24 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 59% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 10% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 10,114 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 10,114 |
| Room and board | $ 5,574 |
| Books and supplies | $ 950 |
| Other expenses | $ 700 |
Financial Aid:
Bryn Athyn participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 322800)
Bryn Athyn has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 3 | 4 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 2 | 0 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 6 | 5 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Associate professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 2 | * | 1 | * |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 7 | $63,709 | 4 | $60,395 |
| Instructor | academic year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| Lecturer | academic year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 10 | $62,539 | 8 | $56,640 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Elementary Education and Teaching
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
History, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Divinity/Ministry (BD, MDiv)
Religion/Religious Studies
Religion/Religious Studies, Other
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Bryn Athyn Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 12% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 13% | |
Notable:
Other Religion affiliation Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Student employment services Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching
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