Bryn Mawr, PA · Private · 1,359 students
What are Bryn Mawr College’s admission requirements?
Bryn Mawr College admits 29.4% of applicants. Here’s what to send, who got in, and where you stand.


What to send.
- Common App
- Personal essay
- 1 supplemental essay
- 3 recommendation letters
- SAT or ACTOptional
When to apply.
- Early DecisionNovember 15, 2026
- Early Decision IIJanuary 1, 2027
- Regular DecisionJanuary 15, 2027
Early Decision is binding. Use it only for a clear first choice.
Admitted class · 2024
Here’s the class that got in.
- Acceptance rate
- 29.4%
- SAT middle 50%
- 1280–1510
- ACT middle 50%
- 29–33
- Testing
- Optional34% sent an SAT
Your chances
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What does Bryn Mawr College weigh most?
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Very important
- Grades
- Course rigor
- Essay
- Recommendations
Considered
- Class rank
- Test scores
- Work experience
Not considered
- Legacy
From the federal IPEDS admissions survey, 2024. It records whether Bryn Mawr College considers each part, not how heavily.
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