Bryn Mawr by the Numbers: A Living Legacy of Light and Learning
Discover the spirit of our campus through the facts that shape our story.
A Hub of Intellectual Exploration
Academic excellence meets interdisciplinary innovation.
54 Academic Programs
37 Majors
48 Minors
4 Concentrations
2 Graduate Schools
1 Premedical Program
6 Special Academic Programs
6 Combined Degree Programs
13 Bi-Co Programs
6 Tri-Co Programs
8 Interdisciplinary Centers and Institutes
3 Libraries
13 Digital Bryn Mawr Project Grants Awarded Annually
#1 Among Liberal Arts Colleges for Research Expenditures
Our Top Majors & Minors
Top 5 Majors
1. Psychology
2. Mathematics
3. English
4. Sociology
5. Biology
Top 5 Minors
1. Data Science at Bryn Mawr
2. Health Studies
3. History
4. History of Art
5. Museum Studies and Environmental Studies
A Launchpad to the World
Opportunities that extend far beyond campus boundaries.
A Community of Scholars and Changemakers
Across every program, our students shape the future with curiosity, creativity, and care.
Who Our Undergraduates Are
1,368 Total Undergraduate Students (1354 Full-Time and 14 Part-Time)
Race/Ethnicity of FT*
- 5% African American
- 9% Hispanic/Latinx
- 12% Asian American
- <1% Pacific Islander
- <1% Native American
- 7% Multiracial
- 13% International (Non-Resident)
- 51% White
- 2% Unknown
*Based on IPEDS Race/Ethnicity Categories.
Geographic Representation and Other Demographics
- 13% First Generation
- 43 States (of 50)
- 2 Districts/Territories
- 32 Foreign Countries
Where Our Full-Time Undergraduates Are From (Accessible)
84.6% U.S. Residents
- 40.8% Mid-Atlantic
- 16.1% West
- 12.9% South
- 12.7% New England
- 8.2% Midwest
- 7.6% Southwest
- 1.7% District/Territory
Graduate Schools and Postbaccalaureate Program
Rigorous graduate education guided by humanistic values and research excellence.
Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (M.A. & Ph.D.)
- 20% Students of Color
- 17% Underrepresented Minority
- 78% Female
Graduate School of Social Work and Social Research (Ph.D. & Master's)
M.S.S. Students
161 M.S.S. Students | 95% Advanced Standing Admit Rate and 89% Non-Advanced Standing Admit Rate
- 36% Students of Color
- 23% Underrepresented Minority
- 70% Female
Ph.D. Students
20 Ph.D. Students | 13% Admit Rate
- 47% Students of Color
- 24% Underrepresented Minority
- 88% Female
Postbaccalaureate Premedical ProgramÂ
- 39% Students of Color
- 12% Underrepresented Minority
- 58% Female
A Culture of Support and Belonging
Deeply woven community care, from first year to forever. Â
A Home for Bold Thinkers
Where tradition and transformation live side by side.
A Campus Rooted in Beauty
Nature and history shape a truly stunning setting.
A Campus That Moves with Purpose
State-of-the-Art infrastructure built to fuel progress.
A Campus of Mentors, Educators, and Experts
Our people are our teacher–scholars, professionals, and advocates working together to support a world-class education.
Faculty (Full- and Part-time)
- 34% Faculty of Color
- 15% Underrepresented Minority
- 61% Female
- 92% (185) – Total number of faculty with a doctorate or other terminal degree
Faculty lead interdisciplinary centers, research initiatives, and mentor students across programs.
Staff (Full- and Part-time)Â
- 28% Staff of Color
- 23% Underrepresented Minority
- 70% Female
Staff power every dimension of campus life–from student services to sustainability to innovation in operations.
Fun Fact!
Did you know that ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ has had 10 college presidents since its opening in 1885?
Outcomes that Illuminate the Future
Graduates are prepared to lead, serve, and thrive with purpose and possibility.
Undergraduate Graduation Success
98% report a positive career outcome one year after graduation (Class of 2023)
- 59% Employed
- 32% Graduate School
- 2% Fellowship
- 2% Traveling
- 1% Volunteer/Military
Many graduates receive Fulbright, Watson, Boren, and other prestigious awards.
Graduates are accepted into competitive graduate programs, including Yale, Penn, Columbia, Johns Hopkins, and Oxford.
Empowering Students for Success
The Princeton Review included ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ in its Colleges That Create Futures list.
More Than the Sum of Our Stats
At Bryn Mawr, numbers tell the story of a close-knit, globally engaged, and intellectually dynamic community. Behind every data point is a student, an idea, a tradition, and a future being shaped with purpose.
