Bryn Athyn College of the New Church

Bryn Athyn, PA · private nonprofit

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Admissions

Admit rate74.2%
Applicants
Middle-50% SAT1060–1298
Middle-50% ACT—–—
Avg GPA
Test policy
Avg net price / yr$19,600
Grad rate46%
Median earnings (10 yr)$40,457
Sourcescorecard_bulk · 2025

Application requirements

  • Personal profile: Name, address, demographics, citizenship.
  • Family: Parent/guardian education and occupation (used for first-gen context).
  • Education: Current school, GPA/rank if reported, courses & grades, planned senior courses.
  • Testing: SAT/ACT scores (self-reported); many schools are test-optional or test-blind — check per school.
  • Activities: Up to 10 activities with role, hours/week, weeks/year.
  • Personal essay: One 250–650 word essay from the Common App prompts.
  • Recommendations: Counselor recommendation + typically 1–2 teacher recommendations.
  • School supplements: Per-school essays and questions (the 'Why us', short-answer, etc.).

Supplemental essays

  1. Bryn Mawr students bring their authentic selves to campus. What do you know about yourself to be true – and what in your background or experience led you to that truth? (250-500 words)· ~500 words
  2. Why are you interested in Bryn Mawr? (250 words)· ~250 words

Copied verbatim from the school's official admissions page (2025-26 cycle).