Bryn Mawr College
Location: Bryn Mawr, PA (suburban, large city)
Size: 1,297 students
Avg percent need-met: 100%
Acceptance rate: 38%
Middle 50% ACT: 26-32 **Test Optional**
Middle 50% SAT: 1260-1470 **Test Optional**
Bryn Mawr is a women's-only college that prides itself on diversity and commitment to expression. It truly is an institution with a heart, promoting a close-knit community and a laidback environment without harsh competition. They strive to create lifelong learners and social equality. The setting is relaxed and intimate, with easy access to Philadelphia for weekend adventures. As part of the Consortium, students can take classes at Haverford, Swarthmore, and UPenn.
Popular majors / known for: Math, psychology, English, political science
Academic approach: Liberal arts. They are also part of the Tri-College Consortium alongside Haverford and Swarthmore. Libraries, classes, and even social events are often shared across all three schools.
Campus tradition: Lantern Night. During the early weeks of fall semester, all of the freshwomen gather to receive personalized lanterns from the sophomore class. The ceremony is meant to represent the passing of knowledge from one class to another, all while encouraging new cross-class friendships.
Check out campus photos here!
What sets Bryn Mawr apart
Huge focus on diversity, check out the Pensby Center
Political and pro-LGBT, striving for social equality
Very interwoven with Haverford since they're right next door
Application Details
RD deadline: January 15th
Early Action deadline: N/A
Supplemental essays: Yes
Application fee: $0
On Common App: Yes
CSS profile: Required, due January 15th
Interviews: Considered
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