Bryn Mawr College
Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania · Private
Bryn Mawr College admitted 28% of 4,260 applicants (Common Data Set 2025-2026). First-year students who sent the SAT scored 1300–1470 in the middle half. Test scores are optional. 86% of students graduate within six years.
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Application deadlines
Bryn Mawr College’s first-year deadlines for 2026–27 on the Common App:
- Early decision
- November 15, 2026
- Early decision II
- January 1, 2027
- Regular decision
- January 15, 2027
The application is free. Bryn Mawr College asks for the Common App personal essay, two teacher recommendations, a counselor recommendation, and a midyear report from your school. For financial aid it uses the FAFSA and the CSS Profile.
Deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone. From Common App’s requirements grid, updated September 25, 2026. Check Bryn Mawr College’s admissions site before you submit. See every college’s deadlines or early decision vs. early action.
Early decision and early action
Early decision applicants were admitted at 41% (194 of 470), compared with 28% for all applicants.
Early applicants often include recruited athletes and students with stronger applications, so the gap overstates how much applying early helps one student.
593 students were offered a spot on the waitlist, 305 took it, and 37 were admitted from it.
What admissions weighs
How Bryn Mawr College rates each part of an application, from its Common Data Set.
Very important
- Course rigor
- Class rank
- Essay
- Recommendations
Important
- GPA
- Interview
- Activities
- Character
Considered
- Test scores
- Talent or ability
- First generation
- Where you live
- State residency
- Volunteering
- Work experience
Not considered
- Legacy
- Religion
- Showing interest
What it costs
Full price with housing is $83,250 a year. After grants, students paid $39,383 on average.
Average price after grants, by family income:
Quick answers
What is Bryn Mawr College’s acceptance rate?
Bryn Mawr College admitted 28% of applicants: 1,199 of 4,260 (Common Data Set 2025-2026).
When is Bryn Mawr College’s early decision deadline?
For 2026–27, early decision is due November 15, 2026, early decision II is due January 1, 2027, and regular decision is due January 15, 2027. Common App deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone.
What SAT score do you need for Bryn Mawr College?
The middle half of admitted students who sent the SAT scored 1300 to 1470, with a median around 1380. A score at or above 1380 puts you in the top half of admitted students who sent one.
How much is Bryn Mawr College’s application fee?
The application is free for 2026–27.
What does Bryn Mawr College require?
Besides the application and transcript, Bryn Mawr College asks for the Common App personal essay, two teacher recommendations, a counselor recommendation, and a midyear report from your school.
Does Bryn Mawr College have supplemental essays?
Yes. For 2026–27, Bryn Mawr College asks 1 question of its own on top of the main essay (one writing supplement, 250–500 words). Its supplemental essays page lists each one word for word with the word limit.
Does Bryn Mawr College require the CSS Profile?
Yes. Bryn Mawr College uses the CSS Profile for financial aid, along with the FAFSA, and it may ask a noncustodial parent to fill one out too.
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