Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania · ★ — / 5 Overall
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Private not-for-profit · 4-year · Doctoral
Bryn Mawr College is a private women's liberal arts college in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania, founded as a Quaker institution in 1885. It is one of the historically women's Seven Sister colleges and was among the first women's colleges in the United States to offer graduate education leading to a PhD.
Most Active Student Government
Ranked #3 in Most Active Student Government (2027). Source: Princeton Review ↗
LGBTQ-Friendly
Ranked #14 in LGBTQ-Friendly (2027). Source: Princeton Review ↗
Best Classroom Experience
Ranked #18 in Best Classroom Experience (2027). Source: Princeton Review ↗
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101 N Merion Avenue, Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania, 19010
Visit University SiteMost Beautiful Campus
Ranked #18 in Most Beautiful Campus (2027). Source: Princeton Review ↗
Liberal Arts Colleges
Ranked #28 in Liberal Arts Colleges (2025). Source: Washington Monthly ↗
National Liberal Arts Colleges
Ranked #30 in National Liberal Arts Colleges (2026). Source: US News ↗
Value rank
Ranked #139 on Washington Monthly Best Bang for the Buck (2025). Source: WM Best Value ↗
National rank
Ranked #167 in Forbes Top Colleges (2026). Source: Forbes ↗
25th–75th percentile
SAT total: 1300–1470
SAT ERW: 670–740
SAT math: 630–730
ACT composite: 30–33
Total: 1,666
Undergrad: 1,349
Undergrad full-time: 1,347
Graduate: 317
Part-time: 34
In-state
Tuition: $62,560
Total cost on campus: $83,250
Out-of-state
Tuition: $62,560
Total cost on campus: $83,250
Room & board: $18,690
Books & supplies: $1,000
Receive aid: 79%
Avg grant aid: $39,997
Pell grant recipients: 11%
Rent: $1,183 / mo
Average city asking rent, as a roommate share. Zillow Observed Rent Index.
Coffee: $5.00
State average cafe price. Numbeo, 2024.
Gas: $4.54 / gal
State average price. AAA.
Average meal: $12.73
Published board plan, per meal. IPEDS.