Bryn Mawr College

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$64,500

5.41% growth from 2023

2024 Average Net Price

$33,221

After Financial Aid

2024 Acceptance Rate

29.4%

4,094 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

1,679

97.6% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

81.8%

319 Graduates

About

Bryn Mawr College is a higher education institution located in Montgomery County, PA. In 2024, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at Bryn Mawr College were Social Work (75 degrees awarded), General Mathematics (5 degrees), and French Language & Literature (5 degrees).

In 2024, 533 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Bryn Mawr College. 92.7% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 7.32% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (304 degrees), 4.83 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (63 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Bryn Mawr College is $64,500, which is $36,322 more than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,178).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Bryn Mawr College is $64,500, which is $36,322 more than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,178).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $33,221.

In 2024, 73% of undergraduate students attending Bryn Mawr College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 49% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$64,500

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Bryn Mawr College was $64,500. The cost of tuition at Bryn Mawr College is $36,322 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,178).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Bryn Mawr College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$33,221

2024 Value

15.6%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 Bryn Mawr College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $33,221. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Bryn Mawr College grew by 15.6%.

This chart compares the average net price of Bryn Mawr College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$18,690

Room and Board

$1,000

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Bryn Mawr College was of $18,690 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 3.55% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,000. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Bryn Mawr College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

73%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

49%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

73% of undergraduate students at Bryn Mawr College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2023, when 73% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Bryn Mawr College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Admissions

Bryn Mawr College received 4,094 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 24.9% annual growth. Out of those 4,094 applicants, 1,205 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 29.4% acceptance rate.

There were 1,679 students enrolled at Bryn Mawr College in 2024. 50% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Bryn Mawr College has an overall enrollment yield of 31.5%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

29.4%

Acceptance Rate in 2024

1,205

Accepted Out of 4,094

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Bryn Mawr College was 29.4% (1,205 admissions from 4,094 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 31.1%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants grew by 24.9%, while admissions grew by 18.4%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Bryn Mawr College (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

50%

Submission Percentage (2024)

189

Scores Submitted (2024)

50% of enrolled first-time students at Bryn Mawr College in 2024 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Bryn Mawr College had a total enrollment of 1,679 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Bryn Mawr College is 1,638 students and the part-time enrollment is 41. This means that 97.6% of students enrolled at Bryn Mawr College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Bryn Mawr College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 52.3% White, 11.4% Asian, 8.99% Hispanic or Latino, 6.55% Two or More Races, 5.9% Black or African American, 0.0596% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0596% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Bryn Mawr College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (50.2%), followed by Asian Female (11.7%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (9.67%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (48.6%), followed by White Male (13.7%) and Black or African American Female (8.6%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

97.6%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Bryn Mawr College in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,679 students. The full-time enrollment at Bryn Mawr College is 1,638 and the part-time enrollment is 41. This means that 97.6% of students enrolled at Bryn Mawr College are enrolled full-time compared with 78.9% at similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Bryn Mawr College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

92%

2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Bryn Mawr College was 92%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate Colleges (75%), Bryn Mawr College had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Bryn Mawr College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
878 enrolled students
Asian
192 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
151 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Bryn Mawr College is 52.3% White, 11.4% Asian, 8.99% Hispanic or Latino, 6.55% Two or More Races, 5.9% Black or African American, 0.0596% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0596% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Baccalaureate Colleges is 50.5% White, 15.6% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.2% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 56 students (3.34%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 455 more women than men received degrees from Bryn Mawr College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Bryn Mawr College is white (304 degrees awarded). There were 4.83 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (63 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at Bryn Mawr College is Social Work (75 degrees awarded), followed by General Mathematics (5 degrees) and French Language & Literature (5 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Bryn Mawr College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Language & Linguistics (41 degrees awarded), Public Administration and Social Service (79 degrees), and Physical Sciences (27 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Postsecondary teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Bryn Mawr College are Postsecondary teachers (215,007 people), Other managers (197,989 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (181,695 people), Secondary school teachers (171,714 people), and Social workers, all other (160,999 people).

The most specialized majors at Bryn Mawr College in 2024 are Language & Linguistics (41 degrees awarded), Public Administration and Social Service (79 degrees), Physical Sciences (27 degrees), English (26 degrees), and Math & Statistics (24 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Bryn Mawr College are Surgeons, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, Physicians, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, and Cardiovascular technologists and technicians

The most specialized majors at Bryn Mawr College are Language & Linguistics (41 degrees awarded), Public Administration and Social Service (79 degrees), Physical Sciences (27 degrees), English (26 degrees), and Math & Statistics (24 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Bryn Mawr College are Elementary & secondary schools (524,179 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (411,647 people), Computer Systems Design (207,922 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (201,255 people), and Individual & family services (125,201 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Bryn Mawr College.

Most Common (2024)

General Psychology
30 degrees awarded
Sociology
29 degrees awarded
General English Language & Literature
25 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Bryn Mawr College was General Psychology with 30 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Bryn Mawr College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

494

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 39 degrees were awarded to men at Bryn Mawr College, which is 0.0789 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (494).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Bryn Mawr College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 27 degrees were awarded to men at Bryn Mawr College in Pre-Medical Studies, which is 0.75 times less than the 36 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 68 degrees were awarded to men at Bryn Mawr College in Social Work, which is 6.18 times more than the 11 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

78%

100% Completion Time

83%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 78% of students graduating from Bryn Mawr College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 83% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 83% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Baccalaureate Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
304 degrees awarded
Asian
63 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
53 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Bryn Mawr College is white (304 degrees awarded). There were 4.83 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (63 degrees).

3.19% of degree recipients (17 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Female
277 degrees awarded
White Female
270 degrees awarded
White Female
249 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Bryn Mawr College is white female (277 degrees awarded). There were 1.03 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (270 degrees).

Operations

Bryn Mawr College has an endowment valued at nearly $1.21B, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 118M (9.73%) compared to the 7.58% average return (3.75M on 49.5M) across all Baccalaureate Colleges.

In 2024, Bryn Mawr College had a total salary expenditure of 163M. Bryn Mawr College employs 45 Associate professors, 45 Assistant professors and 45 Professors. Most academics at Bryn Mawr College are Female Assistant professor (28), Female Associate professor (27), and Female No academic rank (24).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Bryn Mawr College are: Management, with 167 employees, Service, with 109 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 94 employees.

Endowment

$1.21B

2024 Endowment

5.88%

growth from 2023

Bryn Mawr College has an endowment valued at about $1.21B, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Bryn Mawr College grew 5.88% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $1.16B higher than than the median endowment of Baccalaureate Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Bryn Mawr College (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$62.7M

2024 Salaries

9.22%

growth from 2023

In 2024, Bryn Mawr College paid a median of $62.7M in salaries, which represents 38.5% of their overall expenditure ($163M) and a 9.22% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 5.96% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 7.79% growth between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$21.4M

Instructional Salaries

197

Number of Employees

In 2024, Bryn Mawr College paid a total of $21.4M to 197 employees working as instructors, which represents 34.2% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $522k (3.48%) for similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Bryn Mawr College were Management with 167 employees, Service with 109 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 94 employees.

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