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Bryn Mawr is found in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania. 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 science, 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 46% of those who apply who get accepted. Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 620. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 590 and 680. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.
The school maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges. Bryn Mawr has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at the school is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
Students numbered 1,799 in 2005 at Bryn Mawr. A very high share of students at the school are female.
Full-time students are the norm at Bryn Mawr. 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 offers students meal plans. Bryn Mawr values student athletics, and belongs to the Centennial Conference.
More complete details are provided below.
Bryn Mawr College
101 N Merion Avenue
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
General Phone: (610) 526-5000
Admissions Phone: (610) 526-5152
Financial Aid Phone: (610) 526-5245
http://www.brynmawr.edu
Bryn Mawr awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 198 | English, political science, economics, anthropology, French language, urban studies, history, classical studies, ... |
| Family And Social Work | 109 | social work |
| Medicine | 73 | pre-med |
| Science | 49 | biology, chemistry, physics, geology, astronomy |
| Therapy And Counseling | 36 | psychology, clinical psychology |
| Mathematics | 27 | mathematics |
| Fine Arts | 24 | art history and criticism |
| Religion And Philosophy | 11 | philosophy, religion |
| Art Studies | 4 | art studies |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 2 | computer science |
| Media | 1 | mass communication |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 1 | dance |
| Music | 0 | music |
Number of programs and degrees for Bryn Mawr in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 320 | 33 |
| Master's degree | 126 | 9 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 73 | 1 |
| Doctor's degree | 16 | 9 |
In 2005, Bryn Mawr had a total enrollment of 1,799 students (1,659 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Women | 100% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 74% |
| Graduate | 26% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 58% |
| Black | 5% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 9% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 19% |
| (Foreign Students) | 6% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 13% |
| New York | 13% |
| New Jersey | 10% |
| Massachusetts | 10% |
| Foreign countries | 9% |
| California | 6% |
| Maryland | 5% |
| Virginia | 3% |
| Connecticut | 3% |
| Texas | 3% |
| Illinois | 2% |
| Washington | 2% |
| Ohio | 2% |
| Colorado | 2% |
| Florida | 2% |
| Michigan | 1% |
| Minnesota | 1% |
| District of Columbia | 1% |
| North Carolina | 1% |
| New Hampshire | 1% |
| Delaware | 1% |
| Maine | 1% |
| Tennessee | 1% |
| Arizona | 1% |
| Wisconsin | 1% |
| Kansas | 1% |
| West Virginia | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 91 % |
Bryn Mawr offers campus housing for 1,200 of its 1,659 (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 offers students a meal plan with 20 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,938 | 899 | 46% | 355 | 39% |
| Women | 1,938 | 899 | 46% | 355 | 39% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 620 | 720 |
| SAT Math | 590 | 680 |
| ACT Composite | 27 | 30 |
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 | 93% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 30% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (610) 526-5152
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 29,570 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 29,570 |
| Room and board | $ 10,090 |
| Room charge | $ 5,740 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 4,350 |
| 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)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (610) 526-5245
Bryn Mawr has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 43 | 44 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 20 | 16 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 15 | 30 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 36 | $97,295 | 24 | $94,577 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 11 | $71,982 | 22 | $67,416 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 20 | $54,796 | 15 | $55,007 |
| Instructor | academic year | 1 | * | 3 | $36,147 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 9 | $53,964 | 18 | $52,013 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 77 | $76,950 | 82 | $68,570 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Centennial Conference |
| Track | Centennial Conference |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Dance, General
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Social Work
FINE ARTS
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
LIBERAL ARTS
Anthropology
Classical/Ancient Mediterranean/Near Eastern Studies & Archaeology
Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics, General
Comparative Literature
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
Russian Language and Literature
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Urban Studies/Affairs
Women's Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Mass Communication/Media Studies
MEDICINE
Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical 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 Psychology
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Bryn Mawr Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | |
| % of degrees in family and social work (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| Student SAT scores (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in fine arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in medicine (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching NCAA athletic conference member
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