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Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania · Private nonprofit, suburb campus

Bryn Mawr College SAT & ACT scores

Enrolled first-year students who submitted SAT scores for fall 2024 had a middle 50% of about 1280-1510. Their ACT composite middle 50% was 29-33. Bryn Mawr College admitted 29% of applicants and considered SAT or ACT scores when submitted, but did not require them (test-optional).

SAT middle 50%
1280-1510
ACT middle 50%
29-33
Acceptance rate
29%
Test policy, fall 2024
Test-optional
Undergraduates
1,359

Quick answer

What SAT score do you need for Bryn Mawr College?

There is no published minimum. Aim for 1510 or higher to sit in the top quarter of Bryn Mawr College's SAT submitters; 1280 marks the bottom quarter. Its SAT midpoint is higher than at 88% of the 902 colleges in this directory that report SAT scores.

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Where does your score land at Bryn Mawr College?

The middle 50% describes enrolled students who chose to submit scores, so test-optional colleges can show higher ranges than their full class. Scores are one part of an application.

Fall 2024 entering class

Bryn Mawr College SAT and ACT score ranges

Score percentiles of enrolled first-year students who submitted scores
Measure25th percentile50th percentile75th percentile
SAT Reading and Writing660710750
SAT Math620680760
SAT total (estimated)128013901510
ACT composite293133

The two sections are balanced: the top quarter starts at 750 in Reading and Writing and 760 in Math, and neither section's middle 50% spans more than 140 points.

College Scorecard's SAT-equivalent average for admitted students is 1396.

Testing policy

Does Bryn Mawr College require the SAT or ACT?

Reported for fall 2024: Test-optional

Bryn Mawr College told the U.S. Department of Education that it considered SAT or ACT scores when submitted, but did not require them (test-optional) for students entering in fall 2024.

Check the current cycle

Many colleges have changed testing rules since 2024, and several now require scores again. Confirm the policy for your application year on Bryn Mawr College's website before deciding whether to submit.

Beyond scores

Cost and outcomes at Bryn Mawr College

In-state tuition and fees (2024-25)
$65,920
Average net price after aid (2023-24)
$31,759
First-year retention rate
92%
Graduation rate within 6 years
82%
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$75,217

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FAQ

Bryn Mawr College admissions questions

What SAT score do you need to get into Bryn Mawr College?

Bryn Mawr College does not publish a minimum SAT score. Among enrolled first-year students who submitted SAT scores for fall 2024, the middle 50% scored between 1280 and 1510 (estimated from section scores). A score of 1510 or higher would place you in the top quarter of that group; 1280 marks the bottom quarter.

What ACT score do you need for Bryn Mawr College?

Enrolled first-year students who submitted ACT scores for fall 2024 had a middle 50% composite of 29 to 33, with a median of 31. Scoring 33 or above puts you in the top quarter of submitters.

Does Bryn Mawr College require the SAT or ACT?

For fall 2024 entry, Bryn Mawr College reported to the U.S. Department of Education that it considered SAT or ACT scores when submitted, but did not require them (test-optional). Testing policies have changed at many colleges since then, so confirm the current policy on Bryn Mawr College's admissions website before you apply.

What is Bryn Mawr College's acceptance rate?

Bryn Mawr College admitted 29% of applicants for fall 2024, according to data it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Sources and method

Where these numbers come from

Test scores: 25th, 50th and 75th percentile SAT section scores and ACT composites of first-time students who enrolled in fall 2024 and submitted scores, as each college reported to IPEDS. Composite SAT ranges add the two section percentiles, so they are an estimate of the true composite range.

Admissions and test policy: Fall 2024 entering class, reported to IPEDS in 2024-25. Policies change; check each college's admissions site before applying.

Cost and outcomes: tuition for academic year 2024-25; average net price for academic year 2023-24; graduation rate for first-time, full-time students who started in 2018-19, graduating within 150% of normal time (6 years for a bachelor's degree); median earnings 10 years after entry, measured in 2020 and 2021, in 2022 dollars.

Coverage: colleges currently operating that reported SAT or ACT ranges and enrolled at least 500 undergraduates. Data released 2026-06-10, retrieved 2026-10-05. Spot an error? Email [email protected].