Bryn Mawr College (BMC)

(Bryn Mawr, PA)

Bryn Mawr College is a selective, liberal arts college for women, located in Lower Merion Township, Pennsylvania. It was founded by Quakers and has a rich academic history.

Bryn Mawr College offers an array of academics, including more than 50 fields of study and nine graduate programs, designed to help students achieve an academic foundation of intellectual accomplishment, critical thinking skills, and problem-solving abilities. Academic partnerships, study abroad, experiential learning, and independent study fortify the Bryn Mawr academic experience.

Most students of BMC are residential and have the opportunity to participate in a variety of community service and civic activities, student clubs and organizations, athletics, and cultural events in an environment that never ceases to provide something new and exciting to do.

Bryn Mawr College offers women a foundation for future success in professional and academic endeavors. Find scholarships from Bryn Mawr College with Zinch today.

Admissions

48.6%
of Applicants Admitted
  • January 01, 2011
SAT Required

Test Score Ranges

25th percentile to 75th percentile
  • 1790–2080 SAT Total
  • 600–700 SAT Reading
  • 580–680 SAT Math
  • 610–700 SAT Writing
  • 26–30 ACT Composite
  • 28–33 ACT English
  • 25–30 ACT Math
  • 26–31 ACT Writing
TOEFL Required for intl students

Cost

$52,034
Annual tuition, fees, books, supplies, room and board
  • $38,034
  • $38,034
  • $13,000
  • $1,000

Will I Like It

1,367
number of undergraduates
  • Private Non-Profit
  • Suburban
  • No affiliation
  • 100% Women

Famous Alumni

Emily Green Balch - First Woman to Receive the Nobel Peace Prize

Frances K. Conley - Neurosurgeon

Susan Brandeis Gilbert - Lawyer

Rhea Graham - First Woman and First African American to be Named Director of the U.S. Bureau of Mines

Katharine Hepburn - Actress

Drew Gilpin Faust - First Female President of Harvard University

Hanna Holborn Gray - University President

Margaret Morrow - President of the State Bar of California

Shirley Daniel Peterson - Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service

Nettie Stevens - Geneticist





Areas of Study

Business & Economics

Economics

Education

Teaching

Engineering

Computer Science

Health & Medicine

Health Administration

Humanities

Art History, English Language & Literature, Foreign Languages, Writing

Music

General Music & Theory

Performing Arts

Dance, Drama & Theatre, Film & Video

Philosophy & Religion

Philosophy, Religion

Politics & Law

Political Science & Government

Public Service

Social Work

Science & Math

Astronomy, Biology, Chemistry, Math, Physics

Social Sciences

Anthropology, Psychology, Sociology, Urban Studies

Extra Curriculars

Books, Chess, Anthropology Club, Church, Art Club, Comedy, Band, Computers, Dancing, Drama, College Democrats, College Republicans, Color Guard, Film, Computer Club, Languages, Marching Band, Ensemble, Movies, FBLA - Future Business Leaders of America Clubs, Fellowship Christian Athletes, Piano, Poetry, Film Society, Politics, Foreign Language Club, French Club, Student Council, German Club, Theatre, Video Games, Glee Club, Gospel Choir, HOSA - Health Occupation Students of America, Improv Group, Investment Club, Junior Achievement, Math Club, NAHS - National Art Honors Society, Orchestra, Poetry Society, Science Club, Science Olympiad, Spanish Club, Student Government & Council, Thespian Society, Young Democrats

Mailing Address

101 N Merion Avenue
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
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