Bryn Mawr Admission Requirements

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Bryn Mawr Admission Overview

Bryn Mawr admission requirements are highly competitive, with one of the lowest admission rates in Pennsylvania. Last year Bryn Mawr admitted 29.4% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen who sent tests typically scored SAT 1280-1510 / ACT 29-33. Bryn Mawr is test-optional, so you choose whether to send SAT or ACT. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Bryn Mawr is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT or ACT.

Source: IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Bryn Mawr Acceptance Rate

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Acceptance rate

29.4%

Admission Standards

Exceptional

Applicant Competition

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Acceptance Rate

The Bryn Mawr acceptance rate is 29.4%. Last year, only 1,205 of 4,094 applicants were admitted. That is the 9th lowest acceptance rate in Pennsylvania and the 104th lowest in the nation.

Admission Selectivity

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

Bryn Mawr is a highly competitive school to get into, admitting fewer than half of applicants. You have a moderate chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile.

Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top ten percent of their high school class or better. 32% of those admitted chose to enroll.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Bryn Mawr GPA

GPA of enrolled freshmen

Estimated High School GPA

3.85*

Typical High School Grades

Estimated GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.85*

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Average GPA

Bryn Mawr has not published an average GPA for enrolled freshmen. CollegeSimply estimates about a 3.85 GPA (A) on a 4.0 scale, based on this school's test scores and GPA data from similar colleges. That is an estimate, not a school-reported average. Bryn Mawr is test-optional. If you withhold SAT or ACT, GPA carries more weight.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.9 GPA range.

*3.85 is a CollegeSimply estimate, not a school-reported average. It is modeled from this school's test scores and GPA data from similar colleges.

Bryn Mawr SAT Scores

SAT scores of enrolled freshmen

SAT Range

1280-1510

Freshmen who sent SAT

50%

25th Percentile Scores

Reading 660
Math 620
Composite 1280

75th Percentile Scores

Reading 750
Math 760
Composite 1510

Average SAT

Enrolled testers at Bryn Mawr typically score around a 1400 SAT (middle 50% 1280–1510) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 95th percentile nationally. Bryn Mawr ranks #8 in the state of Pennsylvania and #109 in the nation for highest average SAT composite score.

SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 1280 to 1510

800 1000 1200 1400 1600

SAT policy

Bryn Mawr is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT. If you send a score, it is considered.

View other colleges which accept students in the 1400 SAT score range.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

How SAT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers

This table compares SAT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. It is not a personal chance of admission. If you withhold SAT, skip this table.

SAT ranges vs last year's enrolled testers at Bryn Mawr College
SAT Score (1600 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
1510+	Above 75th	>44%
1400 to 1510	Avg +	30%-44%
1280 to 1400	Avg -	18%-30%
Below 1280	Below mid-50	<18%

What do these figures mean?

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Bryn Mawr ACT Scores

ACT scores among enrolled freshmen

ACT Range

29-33

Freshmen reporting ACT

21%

25th Percentile Scores

English 30
Math 25
Composite 29

75th Percentile Scores

English 35
Math 31
Composite 33

Average ACT

Incoming testers at Bryn Mawr typically have around a 31 ACT (mid-50 29–33) on the 36 scale. That reflects last year's enrolled testers, not a cutoff. That average sits near the 95th percentile of ACT takers nationwide. Bryn Mawr places #8 among colleges in Pennsylvania and #112 nationwide for highest average ACT composite.

ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 29 to 33

1 9 18 27 36

ACT policy

You may apply to Bryn Mawr without ACT. A score you do send is still reviewed.

See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 31.0 ACT score range.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

How ACT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers

This table compares ACT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. They are not your individual odds. If you leave ACT off your application, you can skip this table.

ACT bands compared with last year's enrolled testers at Bryn Mawr College
ACT Score (36 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
33+	Above 75th	>44%
31 to 33	Avg +	29%-44%
29 to 31	Avg -	18%-29%
Below 29	Below mid-50	<18%

How to read these figures

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

High School Class Rank

Class Rank of Admitted Students

68% of Bryn Mawr College freshman are in the top ten percent of their high school graduating class. For your application to be competitive, you need to graduate at the top of your class.

High School Class Rank for admitted Bryn Mawr College students
High School Class Rank	Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class	68%
Top 25% of class	85%
Top 50% of class	99%

Data Source, Peterson's Data

Estimate How You Compare

See how your GPA and scores compare with last year's enrolled testers. You can mark that you will withhold scores.

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Applying

Admission Statistics

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

Bryn Mawr College admission statistics
	Women	Men	Total
Applied	4,094	0	4,094
Accepted	1,205	0	1,205
Acceptance Rate	29%	NaN	29%
Enrolled	380	0	380
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield)	32%	NaN	32%

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Bryn Mawr College and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Bryn Mawr College application requirements
Requirement	Used for Admission
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 required for admission, but considered if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Recommendations	Required to be considered for admission
Demonstration of Competencies	Not considered for admission, even if submitted

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Fall 2027 Application Deadline

Applications Due

Jan 15, 2027

Days left to Apply

137

Applicants have 137 days left until the Fall 2027 term applications are due on Jan 15, 2027.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Bryn Mawr College is $50.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Credits Accepted

High school credits accepted at Bryn Mawr College
Credit Type	Accepted
AP Credit	Yes
Dual Credit	No
Credit for Life Experiences	No

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Admission summary

Bryn Mawr is test-optional for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 29.4% of applicants. Send SAT/ACT if you are at or above this campus mid-50 (1280-1510); otherwise withhold. Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025