3+2 Combined A.B./B.S. Degree Program in Engineering and Applied Science at Caltech

Two Degrees. Two Institutions. One Extraordinary Path.

Bryn Mawr College has partnered with the California Institute of Technology (Caltech) to offer a distinctive 3+2 combined degree program — one of only 13 such partnerships Caltech maintains nationwide. In five years, you'll earn a Bachelor of Arts from Bryn Mawr and a Bachelor of Science from Caltech, combining the depth of a rigorous liberal arts education with the technical precision of one of the world's premier science and engineering institutions.

Two Bachelor's Degrees in Five Years

Bryn Mawr has partnered with Caltech to offer students interested in engineering the opportunity to complete an A.B. from Bryn Mawr and a B.S. from Caltech in five years.

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A Unique Undergraduate Experience

Liberal Arts Meets Technical Mastery

Bryn Mawr's rigorous foundation in critical thinking, quantitative reasoning, and scientific inquiry is the ideal launchpad for Caltech's intensive engineering and applied science curriculum. You won't just do engineering — you'll understand it deeply.

An Intimate College Experience

Bryn Mawr's close-knit community and faculty mentorship prepare you for Caltech's collaborative, high-intensity research culture. With fewer than 1,000 undergraduates, Caltech offers the same intimate academic culture you'll know from Bryn Mawr: small classes, direct access to world-class faculty, and a collaborative (not competitive) student environment. You'll feel at home from day one.

Uncommon Combinations, Uncommon Careers

The program is designed for students who refuse to choose. Pair a Bryn Mawr major in physics, mathematics, chemistry, computer science, or psychology with a Caltech B.S. in mechanical engineering, materials science, geophysics, electrical engineering, and more. The combinations are yours to design.

A Résumé That Opens Doors

Graduates hold degrees from two institutions with global reputations for academic rigor. Whether you're heading into industry, graduate school, or research, this dual credential signals both breadth and depth.