Admissions & Aid

Your Potential is Powerful

Bryn Mawr is a women’s and liberal arts college that was founded in 1885 for students interested in challenging the world’s expectations. Ready to start your Bryn Mawr chapter?

How to Apply

Visit Our Campus

Get a Glimpse of Campus Life.

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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Uplifting Individuals, Together

Bryn Mawr meets 100% of the calculated financial need for all our undergraduate students, competitively award merit scholarships, and offers a tuition-free program for U.S. families with annual income under $175,000 and typical assets.

Grants, Scholarships, and Loans

Our Tuition-Free Initiative

Tuition, Fees, and Costs

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Spark Your Curiosity

Uncover stories of Bryn Mawr community members and get our best admissions tips on our blog.

Admissions Blog

Admissions

The Relevance of Women's Colleges

by Nichole Reynolds, Vice President of Enrollment Management

"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."

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."

Major Moment: Olivia Flores '26

Comparative Literature

"The beauty of a Bryn Mawr education is the constant encouragement from professors and peers to pursue what we’re passionate about, however diverse those interests are."

Comparative Literature