- Acceptance rate: 83% for fall 2024
- Average net price: $19,204 a year (2022–23)
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Bryn Athyn College of the New Church reported an acceptance rate of 83% for fall 2024.
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Bryn Athyn College of the New Church GPA requirements
Bryn Athyn College of the New Church requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Bryn Athyn College of the New Church hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
Bryn Athyn College of the New Church acceptance rate
Bryn Athyn College of the New Church admitted 496 of 598 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 83%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Bryn Athyn College of the New Church is a private nonprofit 4-year college in Bryn Athyn, Pennsylvania, with 245 undergraduates.
Admission requirements
What Bryn Athyn College of the New Church looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Required |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Required |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Required |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Considered if submitted |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Considered if submitted |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Not considered |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
Bryn Athyn College of the New Church didn't report SAT or ACT scores for its fall 2024 first-year students.
AP credit
Bryn Athyn College of the New Church awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It doesn't award credit for life experience.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $19,204 a year at Bryn Athyn College of the New Church in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
How selective is Bryn Athyn College of the New Church?
Not very selective: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. Bryn Athyn College of the New Church admitted 83% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
Is a 3.0 GPA good enough for Bryn Athyn College of the New Church?
GPA alone can't tell you here. Bryn Athyn College of the New Church admitted 83% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
Do you need SAT or ACT scores to apply to Bryn Athyn College of the New Church?
Check Bryn Athyn College of the New Church's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. Bryn Athyn College of the New Church was test optional: it considered SAT or ACT scores if you sent them, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024).
How important is GPA for getting into Bryn Athyn College of the New Church?
A lot: Bryn Athyn College of the New Church requires high school GPA, high school record, college preparatory program, recommendations and essay or personal statement. It considers test scores and work experience if you send them. It doesn't consider high school class rank, other tests, demonstration of competencies and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
What GPA do you need to get into Bryn Athyn College of the New Church?
Bryn Athyn College of the New Church requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
What is Bryn Athyn College of the New Church's acceptance rate?
Bryn Athyn College of the New Church's acceptance rate was 83% for fall 2024: it admitted 496 of 598 first-year applicants, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education.
Does Bryn Athyn College of the New Church accept AP credit?
Yes. Bryn Athyn College of the New Church awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
Does Bryn Athyn College of the New Church ask for a personal statement?
Yes. Bryn Athyn College of the New Church requires a personal statement or essay from first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
How much does Bryn Athyn College of the New Church cost after financial aid?
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $19,204 a year at Bryn Athyn College of the New Church in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Does it matter at Bryn Athyn College of the New Church if a parent went there?
No. Bryn Athyn College of the New Church doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Before you apply, check Bryn Athyn College of the New Church's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: Bryn Athyn College of the New ChurchU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
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