- Acceptance rate: 29% for fall 2024
- SAT, middle 50%: 660–750 reading and writing, 620–760 math
- ACT, middle 50%: 29–33 composite
- Average net price: $39,383 a year (2022–23)
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Add a test score to compare it with what Bryn Mawr College reported: an acceptance rate of 29% for fall 2024 and an ACT middle 50% of 29–33.
Weighted GPAs above 4.0 can't be compared directly. Many colleges recalculate on their own scale, so use your unweighted GPA here.
A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. Bryn Mawr College reviews each application.
Bryn Mawr College GPA requirements
Bryn Mawr College 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 Mawr College hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
Bryn Mawr College acceptance rate
Bryn Mawr College admitted 1,205 of 4,094 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 29%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Bryn Mawr College is a private nonprofit 4-year college in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania, with 1,360 undergraduates.
SAT and ACT scores
Scores of the first-year students who entered Bryn Mawr College in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:
| Test | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading and Writing | 660 | 710 | 750 |
| SAT Math | 620 | 680 | 760 |
| ACT Composite | 29 | 31 | 33 |
| ACT English | 30 | 34 | 35 |
| ACT Math | 25 | 28 | 31 |
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1396 for admitted students.
Admission requirements
What Bryn Mawr College 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 |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Required |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Required |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Considered if submitted |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Considered if submitted |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Considered if submitted |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Considered if submitted |
| 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 |
AP credit
Bryn Mawr College 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 $39,383 a year at Bryn Mawr College 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
Do I have a chance at Bryn Mawr College with a 3.0 GPA?
GPA alone can't tell you here. Bryn Mawr College admitted 29% 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.
Is Bryn Mawr College hard to get into?
It's selective: fewer than half of applicants got in. Bryn Mawr College admitted 29% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
What is Bryn Mawr College's acceptance rate?
Bryn Mawr College's acceptance rate was 29% for fall 2024: it admitted 1,205 of 4,094 first-year applicants, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education.
What GPA do you need to get into Bryn Mawr College?
Bryn Mawr College 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.
How much does GPA matter at Bryn Mawr College?
A lot: Bryn Mawr College requires high school GPA, high school record, recommendations and essay or personal statement. It considers high school class rank, college preparatory program, test scores and work experience if you send them. It doesn't consider other tests, demonstration of competencies and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Do you need SAT or ACT scores to apply to Bryn Mawr College?
No. Bryn Mawr College is test optional: it considers SAT or ACT scores if you send them, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 50% sent SAT scores and 21% sent ACT scores.
What are Bryn Mawr College's SAT and ACT score ranges?
The middle 50% of Bryn Mawr College's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 660–750 in reading and writing and 620–760 in math; ACT composite 29–33, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.
How much does Bryn Mawr College cost after financial aid?
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $39,383 a year at Bryn Mawr College in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Does Bryn Mawr College give credit for AP exams?
Yes. Bryn Mawr College 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 Mawr College look at legacy status?
No. Bryn Mawr College 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 Mawr College's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: Bryn Mawr CollegeU.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.
- College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).
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