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Bryn Mawr is a women’s college that was founded in 1885 for students interested in challenging the world’s expectations. Our more than 35 undergraduate majors span the humanities, sciences, social sciences, and arts. Two co-educational graduate schools offer selective master’s and Ph.D. programs across the Arts, Sciences, and Social Work, and our Postbaccalaureate Premedical Program is one of the most successful in the nation for placing students into medical school.

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Your Potential is Powerful

If you’re ready to illuminate your potential and use wisdom to spark change, find your ideal academic community at Bryn Mawr. Your next chapter starts here.

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The Undergraduate Application Process

The application process — including requirements and key deadlines — varies depending on where you are on your academic journey.
Get details specific to your situation by following the pathways provided here.

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Uplifting Individuals, Together

Bryn Mawr meets 100% of demonstrated financial need for all our undergraduate students. It’s how we break boundaries, together.

Affordability & Aid

Tuition & Fees

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Uplifting Individuals, Together

Bryn Mawr meets 100% of demonstrated financial need for all our undergraduate students. It’s how we break boundaries, together.

Affordability & Aid

Tuition & Fees

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Pioneering Gothic architecture. Inspired learning spaces. Picturesque scenery that changes with each season. We invite you to explore our historic campus, engage with our community, and experience first-hand what it’s like to live, learn, and thrive here.

Plus, on your way here, you’ll discover how our Main Line location gives you easy access to all the Philadelphia area has to offer, from incredible real-world learning opportunities to weekend adventures with your friends.

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“I chose Bryn Mawr because I was drawn to the strong, tight-knit community grounded in tradition and collaboration.”

Annalise Ashman ’24/M.A. ’25

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What do we mean by “holistic application review”?

by Nichole Reynolds, Dean of Undergraduate Admissions

"Our aim is to understand you not just as an academic performer, but as a whole human, one shaped by the multiple, rich contexts in which you exist."

Students and professor discussing their writing

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College Essay Tips

by Zoe Gold '22, Admissions Counselor

"As intimidating as the college essay can seem, it is possible to enjoy the process."

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Acing Your College Interview

By Libby Lakeman, Senior Assistant Director of Admissions

"Interviews are a great way to humanize the admissions process."

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Major Moment: Biology with Una Yamamoto Barkardottir '24

Hometown: Reykjavík, Iceland

"College is a time to find your footing, so make use of this privilege and enjoy your time doing so."

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Major Moment: Literatures in English with Bethany Wisdom '24

Hometown: Llanelli, Wales, UK

"Enjoy the process of exploring and growing, it will only give you more clarity and more chances to discover what you really love learning!"

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Major Moment: Psychology and Linguistics with Katelyn Kim '26

Hometown: New York, NY

"The course description made it sound new and fun, so I thought 'Why not?' and signed up for the class."

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The Relevance of Women's Colleges

by Nichole Reynolds, Dean of Undergraduate Admissions

"To best understand the relevance of places like Bryn Mawr in today’s world, we need to ground ourselves in the contemporary atmosphere for women."

Helen Christ and her friend on the first day of school

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Why I Chose Bryn Mawr: Helen Christ '24

Hometown: Bloomington, IN

"To make my final decision, I ended up talking to current students about their experiences, and their honesty and enthusiasm about Bryn Mawr made me excited to become a student here."

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Mawr Insight: The Scholar-Athlete Experience at Bryn Mawr

with Emma Ryan '24

"People haven't ended up at Bryn Mawr by accident. The wider community is unique and intentional, and that bleeds into its athletic community as well."