B
Good
Score: 67/100
Overall (traditional)
A+
Outcome Rating
90/100 · earnings-weighted

Bryn Mawr College

4-Year Private Non-Profit
📍 Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania 19010
Bryn Mawr College campus, Bryn Mawr, PA
Bryn Mawr College campus, Bryn Mawr, PA. Photo: Smallbones, Public domain via Wikimedia Commons.
Outcomes
A+
90/100
Affordability
F
12/100
Resources
B+
78/100
Experience
A+
93/100
Prestige
B
61/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

1,666
Total Enrollment
86%
Graduation Rate
90%
Retention Rate
8.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
31%
Acceptance Rate
N/A
Avg Net Price

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Bryn Mawr College, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$75,217
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$53,102
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$25,000
Median debt at graduation
81.8%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
1,396
Average SAT
14.8%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 33% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 91st percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (PA wage index 0.97). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Bryn Mawr College

Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities$22,335$43,321-18%#409 of 476#423$24,000
Sociology—$42,666-19%#425 of 462#423—
English Language and Literature—$38,040-22%#535 of 576#531—

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

The Bryn Mawr College Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $936,293
  • Avg rent near campus: $2,351/mo — vs ~$1,186/mo campus room rate
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 19083 (3.9% cap, Havertown)

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🏆 Where Bryn Mawr College Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

#6
Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
of 17 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $61,190 $61,190
Room $10,670
Board $8,020
Total Cost (On-Campus) $83,250 $83,250

Financial Aid

79%
Receive Any Aid
11%
Receive Pell Grants
62%
Take Out Loans
N/A
Avg Net Price

Student Demographics

1,666
Total Students
96%
Women
98%
Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 53%
Hispanic 10%
Black 6%
Asian 11%
Two or More 6%
Non-Resident 11%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 96%
Hybrid (Some Online) 4%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 98%
25-64 (Adult) 1%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Bryn Mawr College?
Bryn Mawr College has an acceptance rate of 31%. This makes it a moderately selective institution with competitive admission standards.
How much does it cost to attend Bryn Mawr College?
Tuition at Bryn Mawr College is $61,190 for in-state students and $61,190 for out-of-state students .
What is the graduation rate at Bryn Mawr College?
The graduation rate at Bryn Mawr College is 86%. This is considered an excellent graduation rate, indicating strong student success and support systems.
Is Bryn Mawr College a good school?
Bryn Mawr College has a Repit College Score of 67/100 (Grade: B). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (A+): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (F): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (B+): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (A+): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (B): Reputation and recognition
How many students attend Bryn Mawr College?
Bryn Mawr College has a total enrollment of 1,666 students. Most students (98%) are traditional college-age (18-24).

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology