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Your chances of getting into Bryn Athyn College of the New Church

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Percent Admitted 

80%
Admission Difficulty for Bryn Athyn College of the New Church
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Average 
Applicant Competition Very Low 

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at Bryn Athyn College is 80%.  Its admission rate is the 52nd lowest in Pennsylvania.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into Bryn Athyn College and can you get accepted?

Bryn Athyn College of the New Church is an easy school to get into and you have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission criteria. Last year, 463 out of the 579 who applied were admitted.

Bryn Athyn College of the New Church typically accepts and attracts "B-" average high school students with an average GPA around 2.87. 17% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

Can you get into Bryn Athyn College?

80% are accepted, can you get in? Use the admission calculator to see if you have the grades and test scores needed to get in. See your admission chances based on your extracurriculars, intended major, background, and more.

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Admission Requirements in Brief

To have the best chance of getting into to Bryn Athyn College of the New Church you should:

  • Have a high school GPA of 2.87 or better
  • Earn B- grades in high school
  • Score 1120 on the SAT

Bryn Athyn College GPA

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 

2.87

Typical High School Grades 

B-

What GPA do you need to get into Bryn Athyn College of the New Church?

GPA Requirements

The GPA requirements for getting into Bryn Athyn College are to have around a 2.87 high school GPA. You can get into Bryn Athyn College with slightly below average high school grades.

If your high school grades are above the average 2.87 GPA, you have a very good chance of being admitted as Bryn Athyn College accepts 80% of applicants.

Average GPA

The average unweighted GPA at Bryn Athyn College is 2.87 on the 4.0 scale. To achieve the average GPA for admission, you need to earn B- letter grades and regularly score around 80-82 percent on tests and assignments in high school.  The school ranks #102 in Pennsylvania for highest average GPA.

Importance of GPA

Since Bryn Athyn College is a test optional college, extra focus will be placed on your GPA when the school considers your application. As a result, it is very important that you meet the GPA requirements.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 2.9 GPA range.

Competitiveness by GPA Ranges

The table below outlines the number of admitted freshmen by GPA range as well as how competitive your GPA will be as compared with other applicants.

High School GPA's for admitted Bryn Athyn College of the New Church students
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness 
4.0 7.0% Good
3.75 to 3.99 12.0% Good
3.50 to 3.74 18.0% Avg +
3.25 to 3.49 14.0% Avg -
3.00 to 3.24 17.0% Avg -
2.50 to 2.99 24.0% Reach
2.00 to 2.49 8.0% Low
1.00 to 1.99 0% Low
less than 1.00 0% Low

 What do these chances mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

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Bryn Athyn College SAT Scores

Testing Requirements

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to Bryn Athyn College of the New Church. If you optionally submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 36% of students submitted SAT scores and 3% submitted ACT scores for admission for the most recent academic year..

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 

980-1253

Applicants Submitting SAT 

36%
SAT Scores for Bryn Athyn College of the New Church
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile 490
Math 25th Percentile 490
Composite 25th Percentile 980
SAT Scores for Bryn Athyn College of the New Church
SAT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile 640
Math 75th Percentile 613
Composite 75th Percentile 1253
Average SAT Score 1120

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for you to be admitted to Bryn Athyn College of the New Church?

Average Score & Range

The average SAT score at Bryn Athyn College is 1120 out of 1600 and the range for the middle 50% of accepted students is 980-1253. Students who get into Bryn Athyn College of the New Church score in the top 64 percent of all SAT test takers..  Bryn Athyn College ranks #72 in the state of Pennsylvania for highest average SAT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

You should target scoring 1120 or above to be most competitive with other applicants. Bryn Athyn College regularly admits students with SAT scores down to 980 on a 1600 scale. However, three quarter of admitted students score higher. If you score below a 980, admission should be considered a reach. Some students may be accepted with minimum SAT's as low as 840, but scores this low are outside the normal range.

Score Submission Requirements

Bryn Athyn College of the New Church is a test optional school meaning do not have to submit SAT scores with your application. The position on SAT scores from the college is "not required for admission, but considered if submitted (test optional)".

View other colleges which accept students in the 1120 SAT score range.

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

The table below outlines your predicted admission chances based on SAT score alone. If you are an average applicant with a score of 1116, you have around a 80% chance of being admitted. A 1253 places you well ahead of most other applicants and gives you about a 88% chance of getting in.

Bryn Athyn College of the New Church admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
1253 and Above Good >88%
1116 to 1253 Avg + 80%-88%
980 to 1116 Avg - 68%-80%
844 to 980 Reach 53%-68%
Less than 844 Low <53%
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Bryn Athyn College ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 

Not Reported

Applicants Submitting ACT 

3%
ACT Scores for Bryn Athyn College of the New Church
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile N/A
Math 25th Percentile N/A
Composite 25th Percentile N/A
ACT Scores for Bryn Athyn College of the New Church
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile N/A
Math 75th Percentile N/A
Composite 75th Percentile N/A
Average ACT Score N/A
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Applying

Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed the the table below.

Bryn Athyn College of the New Church admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 328 251 579
Accepted 273 190 463
Acceptance Rate 83% 76% 80%
Enrolled 42 36 78
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 15% 19% 17%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Fall 2025 Application Deadline

Applications Due

Feb 1, 2025

Days left to Apply

38

Applicants have 38 days left until the Fall 2025 term applications are due on Feb 1, 2025.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Bryn Athyn College of the New Church is $0. The school is free to apply to.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Bryn Athyn College of the New Church and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Bryn Athyn College of the New Church Application Requirements
Test Scores Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
High School GPA Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program Required to be considered for admission
Recommendations Required to be considered for admission
Demonstration of Competencies Not required for admission, but considered if submitted

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Bryn Athyn College of the New Church
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences No

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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=210492 IPEDS survey data for Bryn Athyn College of the New Church.

Last updated February 24, 2024