Bryn Mawr College

If you are thinking about applying to Bryn Mawr College, the regular decision application deadline is January 15 and the application fee costs $50.

Students who submit their applications to Bryn Mawr College for fall semester should hear back from Bryn Mawr College by April 1.

Bryn Mawr College Admissions Stats at a Glance

Here's an overiew of some of Bryn Mawr College's admissions stats.

Bryn Mawr College 2022	Admissions Statistics
Admitted Students in Top 10% of Graduating Class	68%
Mean SAT Score	1362
Admissions Test Policy	Test Optional
Applicants Who Submit SATs	48%
Applicants Who Submit ACTs	27%
Waitlist	Yes

Bryn Mawr College Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for Bryn Mawr College.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	Yes	November 15	December 20
Early Decision II	Yes	January 1	February 1
Early Action	No	––	––
Regular Decision	Yes	January 1	April 1

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Want to Apply Early to Bryn Mawr College?

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Bryn Mawr College offers early decision but not early action. Early decision is binding, meaning you must attend if you are admitted, while early action allows you to apply early without committing.

🗓️ Early Decision I applications are due by November 15 EDI applicants should receive a decision by December 20.

🗓️ Early Decision II applications are due January 1. ED II Applicants will recieve their decision before February 1.

The early decision acceptance rate at Bryn Mawr College is 57%, compared to an overall acceptance rate of 39%. In 2022, Bryn Mawr College admitted 159 of the 277 students who applied early decision.

Some students apply to college early in hopes that it will increase their chances of getting in. When you apply early, your application is considered before all the regular decision applicants apply. Applying early may increase your chance of acceptance, since it shows your interest in a school.

➡️ Discover a list of some selective colleges that accept significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.

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More on Bryn Mawr College Admissions

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How Challenging Is It To Get Admitted to Bryn Mawr College?

Getting into Bryn Mawr College is extremely difficult. Bryn Mawr College evaluates applicants carefully based on multiple criteria to decide who to admit, and who to deny or waitlist.

In 2021, Bryn Mawr College accepted 39% of all applicants, about 1,334 from the 3,391 applicants.

Schools that are extremely difficult to get into, like Bryn Mawr College, accept fewer than 30% of all applicants. At least 75% of admitted students have GPAs in the top 10% of their high school class and scored over 1310 on the SAT or over 29 on the ACT.

Transferring to Bryn Mawr College

Transfer student admissions is extremely difficult.

For Students Waitlisted to Bryn Mawr College

In 2022, Bryn Mawr College waitlisted 1,026 students and 640 accepted a place on the waitlist. Of those, 17 eventually received an admissions offer.

What Does Bryn Mawr College Look For in an Applicant?

Colleges consider a range of factors when deciding who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college determines which factors are they consider most important when choose which applicants to admit, and which to deny. When assembling your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and apply to colleges that prioritize the areas where you're strong.

Admissions Factors at Bryn Mawr College

What does Bryn Mawr College consider during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor	Level
Application Essay	Very Important
Recommendation(s)	Very Important
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Very Important
Academic GPA	Important
Character/Personal Qualities	Important
Class Rank	Important
Extracurricular Activities	Important
Alumni/ae Relations	Considered
Geographical Residence	Considered
Work Experience	Considered
First Generation	Considered
Interview	Considered
Racial/Ethnic Status	Considered
State Residency	Considered
Talent/Ability	Considered
Standardized Test Scores	Considered
Volunteer Work	Considered

Make sure to check with Bryn Mawr College for more information on admission factors.

Bryn Mawr College 2022-2023 Application Requirements

To apply to Bryn Mawr College, all applicants must submit the following items. Double check with Bryn Mawr College's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Interview		√
Transcript(S) of College Record
Standardized Test Scores
Statement of Good Standing From Prior Institution(S)
Letter(s) of Recommendation	3
Written Essay or Personal Statement	√
Transcript of High School Record	√

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into Bryn Mawr College?

Bryn Mawr College has not provided an information about GPAs of accepted students. Any questions regarding applicant expectations should be addressed directly with the school. At Bryn Mawr College 68% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 85% were in the top 25% and 99% were in the top 50%.

GPAs of Admitted Students

At Bryn Mawr College, student GPAs fall in the following ranges.

GPA	Percent of Students
4.0 GPA	––
3.75 and 3.99	––
3.50 and 3.74	––
3.25 and 3.49	––
3.00 and 3.24	––
2.50 and 2.9	––
2.00 and 2.49	––

This chart depicts the percentage of all enrolled, degree-seeking, first-time, first year (freshmen) students who had high school grade point average within the given ranges.

Note: Some schools choose not release this information. If you have any questions regarding missing numbers, be sure to reach out to Bryn Mawr College directly.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that highlights your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

Bryn Mawr College looks at standardized tests scores during the admissions process.

Bryn Mawr College is test optional. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

In 2022, 48% of Bryn Mawr College's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 27% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.

What is a Good SAT Score for Bryn Mawr College?

To be competitive with other Bryn Mawr College applicants, you should strive to earn between 1290 and 1460 (or higher!) on the SAT. At Bryn Mawr College 25% of admitted students scored higher than 1460 and 25% of scored lower than 1290, but the majority of students scored somewhere in between these two numbers.The mean composite SAT score for a Bryn Mawr College student is 1362.

On the SAT Math Section, 25% of Bryn Mawr College students scored 750 or higher and 75% of students scored 640 or higher. On the SAT Critical Reading section (formerly called the Verbal section), 25% of Bryn Mawr College students scored 740 or higher, and 75% scored a 640 or higher.

What is a Good ACT Score for Bryn Mawr College?

To be most competitive at Bryn Mawr College, you should strive to earn between 30 and 33 on the ACT.

An ACT score of 33 means you fall in the 75th percentile for Bryn Mawr College's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 33, and three out of four students scored lower than 33 on the ACT.

A 30 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for Bryn Mawr College students. Only one out of every four students scored below 30.

Want To Bring Up Your ACT Score? Access ACT practice tests and study tips and see upcoming ACT test dates.

More Information on Transferring to Bryn Mawr College

For transfer students, it is extremely difficult to get admitted to Bryn Mawr College.

For transfer students wishing to start in the fall, the deadline to apply is March 1. Applicants should hear back by May 15.

Transfer students can enroll in Bryn Mawr College during the following terms:

• Fall Term

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Bryn Mawr College Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to Bryn Mawr College?

✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to Bryn Mawr College.

Does Bryn Mawr College accept transfer credits?

✅ Bryn Mawr College accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions.

Does Bryn Mawr College accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

✅ Bryn Mawr College accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits and Advanced Placement (AP) credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to Bryn Mawr College?

❌ No, Bryn Mawr College is test optional, so it's up to you if you want to submit test scores or not. If your scores are higher than the school's average, you may want to send them. If your scores are average or below average, you may want not want to include them in your application.

What is Bryn Mawr College's acceptance rate?

✅ Bryn Mawr College's acceptance rate is 39%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at Bryn Mawr College?

✅ Bryn Mawr College's early decision acceptance rate was 57% in 2021.

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