Bryn Mawr College Acceptance Rate
Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 3,278
- Admitted
- 1,018
- Yield
- 35.5%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Bryn Mawr College's acceptance rate has fallen from 40.5% in 2014–15 to 31.1% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 2,706 to 3,278 (+21%) over that period.
Its 31.1% rate makes Bryn Mawr College more selective than about 93% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 108 tracked Pennsylvania schools, it is more selective than about 92%.
Bryn Mawr College has been test-optional since 2022–23. Of admitted students, 35.5% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 2,706 | 1,095 | 40.5% | 351 |
| 2015–16 | 2,890 | 1,113 | 38.5% | 385 |
| 2016–17 | 3,012 | 1,203 | 39.9% | 407 |
| 2017–18 | 2,936 | 1,116 | 38% | 354 |
| 2018–19 | 3,166 | 1,079 | 34.1% | 391 |
| 2019–20 | 3,332 | 1,102 | 33.1% | 374 |
| 2020–21 | 3,311 | 1,270 | 38.4% | 359 |
| 2021–22 | 3,391 | 1,334 | 39.3% | 422 |
| 2022–23 | 3,594 | 1,105 | 30.7% | 396 |
| 2023–24 | 3,278 | 1,018 | 31.1% | 361 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 3,278 | 1,018 | 31.1% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 670–740 | 61% |
| SAT Math | 630–730 | |
| ACT Composite | 30–33 | 24% |
How Bryn Mawr College compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Bryn Mawr College's acceptance rate?
Bryn Mawr College's acceptance rate is 31.1% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (1,018 admitted of 3,278 applicants).
Is Bryn Mawr College test optional?
Bryn Mawr College is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Bryn Mawr College?
Bryn Mawr College received 3,278 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 1,018.
What SAT score do you need for Bryn Mawr College?
Admitted students at Bryn Mawr College typically scored 670–740 on SAT Reading/Writing and 630–730 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Bryn Mawr College getting harder to get into?
Bryn Mawr College has become harder to get into: its acceptance rate went from 40.5% in 2014–15 to 31.1% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.brynmawr.edu/.