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Bryn Mawr College, established in 1885 and often abbreviated as BMC, is a private, women's liberal arts college. It is located in Bryn Mawr, Lower Merion Township, Pennsylvania, United States. The college offers bachelor's degree, master's degree and doctoral degree programs in humanities, social sciences and natural sciences to its students.
The official mascot of Bryn Mawr College is an Owl christened The Predator. The students of BMC participate in intercollegiate lacrosse, badminton, basketball, volleyball, swimming, tennis, track & field, rowing, cross country, field hockey, and soccer. Students are also encouraged to participate in various club sports, including ultimate frisbee, equestrian, fencing, karate and synchronized skating. The college has a fully equipped gymnasium with state of the art equipment to help students stay at the peak of their fitness levels all the time.
Bryn Mawr is found in Bryn Mawr, PA. Bryn Mawr is a large suburb. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. Students can earn degrees up to and including the Doctoral degree at Bryn Mawr.
The school has a greater breadth of degree programs (majors) than most colleges of its size. Bryn Mawr is known for its programs in medicine, mathematics, fine arts, family and social work, and liberal arts.
Admission to the school is not automatic; not everyone who applies gets in. Hats off to the 49% of those who apply who get accepted. Three quarters of students in 2007-2008 had SAT verbal scores of at least 620. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 580 and 680.
Bryn Mawr maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges. The school has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at Bryn Mawr is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
Students numbered 1,790 in 2007-2008 at the school. A very high share of students at Bryn Mawr are female.
The school has a residential or campus feel. Bryn Mawr offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. The school values student athletics, and belongs to the Centennial Conference.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"The mission of Bryn Mawr College is to provide a rigorous education and to encourage the pursuit of knowledge as preparation for life and work. Bryn Mawr teaches and values critical, creative and independent habits of thought and expression in an undergraduate liberal arts curriculum for women and in coeducational graduate programs in arts and sciences and social work and social research. Bryn Mawr seeks to sustain a community diverse in nature and democratic in practice, for we believe that only through considering many perspectives do we gain a deeper understanding of each other and the world.
Since its founding in 1885, the College has maintained its character as a small residential community which fosters close working relationships between faculty and students. The faculty of teacher/scholars emphasizes learning through conversation and collaboration, primary reading, original research and experimentation. Our cooperative relationship with Haverford College enlarges the academic opportunities for students and their social community. Our active ties to Swarthmore College and the University of Pennsylvania, and the proximity of the city of Philadelphia further extend the opportunities available at Bryn Mawr.
Living and working together in a community based on mutual respect, personal integrity and the standards of a social and academic Honor Code, each generation of students experiments with creating and sustaining a self-governing society within the College. The academic and co-curricular experiences fostered by Bryn Mawr, both on campus and in the College's wider setting, encourage students to be responsible citizens who provide service to and leadership for an increasingly interdependent world."
More complete details are provided below.
Bryn Mawr College
101 N Merion Avenue
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
General Phone: (610) 526-5000
http://www.brynmawr.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 187 | anthropology, political science, English, economics, sociology, classical studies, French language, history, ... |
| Family and Social Work | 106 | social work, social work courses |
| Medicine | 83 | pre-med |
| Science | 60 | biology, chemistry, physics, geology, astronomy |
| Therapy and Counseling | 35 | psychology, clinical child psychology |
| Mathematics | 27 | mathematics |
| Fine Arts | 27 | art history and criticism, fine arts |
| Religion and Philosophy | 7 | philosophy, religion |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 4 | computer science |
| Music | 2 | music |
| Photography and Commercial Art | 1 | film studies |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 1 | dance, drama |
Number of programs and degrees for Bryn Mawr in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 311 | 36 |
| Master's degree | 128 | 10 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 83 | 1 |
| Doctor's degree | 18 | 7 |
In 2007-2008, Bryn Mawr had a total enrollment of 1,790 students (1,729 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Women | 100% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 72% |
| Graduate | 28% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 52% |
| Black | 7% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 9% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 22% |
| (Foreign Students) | 6% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 35% |
| 20-21 | 30% |
| 22-24 | 11% |
| 25-29 | 9% |
| 30-34 | 4% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 40-49 | 3% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| New Jersey | 13% |
| Pennsylvania | 13% |
| New York | 11% |
| Massachusetts | 10% |
| California | 9% |
| Maryland | 7% |
| (International Students) | 6% |
| Connecticut | 4% |
| Virginia | 3% |
| Illinois | 3% |
| Washington | 2% |
| Texas | 2% |
| Michigan | 1% |
| Georgia | 1% |
| Maine | 1% |
| Ohio | 1% |
| Minnesota | 1% |
| Delaware | 1% |
| Oregon | 1% |
| Florida | 1% |
| North Carolina | 1% |
| Alaska | 1% |
| Alabama | 1% |
| Indiana | 1% |
| Rhode Island | 1% |
| New Mexico | 1% |
| Colorado | 1% |
| Arizona | 1% |
| Arkansas | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 90 % |
Bryn Mawr offers campus housing for 1,239 of its 1,729 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Pennsylvania Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 2,150 | 1,049 | 49% | 366 | 35% |
| Women | 2,150 | 1,049 | 49% | 366 | 35% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 620 | 730 |
| SAT Math | 580 | 680 |
| SAT Writing | 620 | 710 |
| ACT Verbal | 27 | 33 |
| ACT Math | 25 | 30 |
| ACT Composite | 27 | 31 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 89% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 31% |
| 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 | $ 36,540 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 36,540 |
| Room and board | $ 11,520 |
| Room charge | $ 6,580 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 4,940 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,000 |
Financial Aid:
Bryn Mawr participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 323700)
Bryn Mawr has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 35 | $118,287 | 24 | $106,979 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 19 | $81,407 | 18 | $81,181 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 11 | $67,294 | 14 | $68,365 |
| Instructor | academic year | 4 | $53,244 | 2 | * |
| Lecturer | academic year | 15 | $62,332 | 23 | $57,920 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 84 | $90,178 | 81 | $79,250 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Centennial Conference |
| Track | Centennial Conference |
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Dance, General
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Social Work
Social Work, Other
FINE ARTS
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LIBERAL ARTS
Anthropology
Classical/Ancient Mediterranean/Near Eastern Studies & Archaeology
Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics, General
Comparative Literature
Creative Writing
East Asian Studies
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
German Language and Literature
History, General
Italian Language and Literature
Linguistics
Political Science and Government, General
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General
Russian Language and Literature
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Urban Studies/Affairs
Women's Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDICINE
Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Film/Cinema Studies
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Astronomy
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Geology/Earth Science, General
Physics, General
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Clinical Child Psychology
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Bryn Mawr Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| % of degrees in family and social work (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% | |
| Student SAT scores (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in fine arts (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in medicine (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| Minority % of student body (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career services Student employment services Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (air force) NCAA athletic conference member
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