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Bryn Mawr College

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Overview

Founded in 1885, the Bryn Mawr College is a non-profit private liberal arts higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the medium town of Bryn Mawr (population range of 2,500-9,999 inhabitants), Pennsylvania. Officially accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, Bryn Mawr College (BMC) is a very small sized (uniRank enrollment range: 1,000-1,999 students) women only US higher education institution. Bryn Mawr College (BMC) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 140-year-old US higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 30-39% making this US higher education organization a very selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. BMC also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

Bryn Mawr College's Control Typeprivate

Entity

Bryn Mawr College's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Bryn Mawr College' Size by Total Enrollmentvery small sized

Selectivity

Bryn Mawr College's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratevery selective

University Identity

Name
Name (English)
Name (Non Latin)
Acronym BMC
Founded 1885
Motto Veritatem Dilexi
I Delight in the Truth
Colours Yellow and white
Mascot Owl
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University Location

Address 101 N Merion Avenue
Bryn Mawr
19010-2859 Pennsylvania
United States
Bryn Mawr College's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
Bryn Mawr College Phone Number (610) 526 5000
Bryn Mawr College Fax Number (610) 526 7471
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Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

What is the difference between comprehensive/generalist and specialized universities in terms of the range of fields of study they offer, degree levels available and academic and carreer paths pros and cons? Read our guide article about generalist and specialized universities to learn more.


Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of Bryn Mawr College is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Bryn Mawr College's academic range and degree level offering.




Programs and Courses

Programs/Courses/Degrees

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Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees refers to the amount of money that a student is charged by a University for one academic year of full-time study. Read our guide article about tuition fees and financial aid options to learn more.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of Bryn Mawr College categorizes tuition fees by student type (local or international) and degree level (undergraduate or postgraduate). It aims to help students get an approximate idea of the estimated yearly tuition fees at Bryn Mawr College.



Bryn Mawr College: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students
over 50,000 US$ (over 45,570 Euro) 45,000-49,999 US$ (41,010-45,570 Euro)
International
students
over 50,000 US$ (over 45,570 Euro) 45,000-49,999 US$ (41,010-45,570 Euro)

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Admissions

Introduction

Applying for admission is the first step towards achieving students' academic and career goals and accessing the many opportunities and resources that a university has to offer. Read our "Introduction to University Admissions" article to learn more.


Admission Information

Bryn Mawr College's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits women only.


Bryn Mawr College's Admission Selection Admission Selection

This higher education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

This institution acceptance rate range is 30-39% making it a very selective higher education institution.


Minority Serving Minority Serving

This institution does not have a special focus on promoting education or research among a specific minority or ethnic group.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

  • Secondary school GPA is required
  • Secondary school rank is considered but not required
  • Secondary school record is required
  • Completion of college-preparatory program is recommended
  • Recommendations are required
  • Formal demonstration of competencies is neither required nor recommended
  • Admission test scores are required
  • TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) is required
  • Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) is neither required nor recommended

Source: IPDES


Bryn Mawr College's International Students Admission International Students Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.


Bryn Mawr College's Admission Office Admission Office

101 North Merion Avenue
Bryn Mawr 19010-2899
(610) 526 5152
800 262 1885

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Size and Profile

Introduction

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Size and Profile

Bryn Mawr College's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

This institution has a student enrollment range from 1,000 to 1,999, making it a very small-sized institution.


Bryn Mawr College's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution's academic staff ranges from 200 to 299 members.


Bryn Mawr College's Control Type Control Type

This institution is a private higher education institution.


Bryn Mawr College's Entity Type Entity Type

This institution is a non-profit higher education institution.


Bryn Mawr College's Campus Setting Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a suburban setting.


Bryn Mawr College's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a semesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.


Bryn Mawr College's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

This institution has a high percentage of disabled students making it particularly disability-friendly.


Bryn Mawr College is None Religious Affiliation

None. formerly Quaker


Facilities and Services

Introduction

What are the most common University facilities and services? Read our two guide articles about University Facilities and University Services to learn more.


University Facilities


Bryn Mawr College's Library University Library

Yes Visit Bryn Mawr College's Library
Bryn Mawr College's library has 2 branches. The library collection is comprised of both physical (i.e. books, medium, etc.) and digital/electronic items. In 2021 the library reported 670,795 physical volumes, 11,136 physical media, 955 digital/electronic media and 159 licensed digital/electronic databases. The library is managed by a total number of 29 full-time employees, including 12 librarians. Bryn Mawr College's library has a total library expenditure greater than $100,000 per year. Source: IPDES.


Bryn Mawr College's Housing University Housing

Yes
In particular, the Bryn Mawr College provides on-campus housing and the total dormitory capacity, whether on or off campus, was about 1,277 students in the 2021 academic year. Source: IPDES.


Bryn Mawr College's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Yes


Bryn Mawr College's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Not reported


University Services


Bryn Mawr College's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Yes


Bryn Mawr College's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Yes


Bryn Mawr College's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Not reported

This institution has not reported offering distance education opportunities. Source: IPDES.

Bryn Mawr College's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Yes


Bryn Mawr College's Career Services Career Services

Yes


Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

There are different types of legal recognition and quality assessment of higher education institutions around the world, depending on the country and its legal and higher education system... read our article about university accreditation and recognition to learn more.


Bryn Mawr College's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Bryn Mawr College is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Middle States Commission on Higher Education

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1921


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Bryn Mawr College's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • American Chemical Society
  • Council on Social Work Education, Board of Accreditation


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Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

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Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Bryn Mawr College's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • National Athletic Association (NAA)
  • National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)


Academic Structure

Introduction

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of fields of study and disciplines a university focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Comprehensive or Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer divisions and a more streamlined organizational structure. Read our guide article "Understanding Academic Divisions in Universities - Colleges, Faculties, Schools" to learn more about academic divisions and typical university organizational structures.


Academic Structure

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Social Media

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Social Media

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