Bryn Mawr College

Bryn Mawr, PA
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    82 faculty · 156 courses · data as of 2026-07-02

    English Language and Literature19 faculty · 28 courses avg h-index 14.5
    Jane Hedley, Professor Emeritus of English h-index 4
    Lyric sequences whose topic is marriage. She regularly offers a course on Women's Poets, subtitled "Giving Eurydice a Voice," whose focus changes every couple of years. She also teaches regularly in the Emily Balch Seminar Program.
    Notable: “I made you to find me: the coming of age of the woman poet and the politics of poetic address” (2010) · 92 citations
    Colby Gordon, Associate Professor of Literatures in English h-index 4
    Notable: “Introduction: Early Modern Trans Studies” (2019) · 56 citations
    Alex Alston, Assistant Professor of Literatures in English
    Bethany Schneider, Associate Professor and Chair of Literatures in English
    American Indian studies, race, ethnicity, gender, sexuality, slavery, childhood and concepts of citizenship and belonging. Her published and forthcoming essays include: “The Consummate Hermaphrodite,” “Thus, Always: Julius Caesar
    Courses: Modernism without Men · Introduction to Film · Global Cinema · Early Modern Crime Narratives · Narratives of Latinidad · Virginia Woolf +22 more
    Psychology13 faculty · 27 courses avg h-index 17.7 #79 of 89 in Psychology
    Clark R. McCauley, Professor Emeritus of Psychology and Research Professor h-index 43
    Stereotypes, group dynamics, and the psychological foundations of ethnic conflict, terrorism, and genocide. He is co-author of Why Not Kill Them All? The Logic and Prevention of Mass Political Murder (2006), co-author of Friction: H
    Notable: “Jobs, Careers, and Callings: People's Relations to Their Work” (1997) · 1,696 citations
    Marc Schulz, Professor of Psychology on the Sue Kardas PhD 1971 Professorship h-index 25
    Notable: “Mapping the Road From Childhood Trauma to Adult Somatization: The Role of Attachment” (2006) · 271 citations
    Anjali Thapar, Professor of Psychology h-index 21
    The study of human memory and understanding the cognitive and neural bases of age-related changes in memory. Other research projects include investigating memory illusions and the effect of stereotypes on judgment and behavior.
    Notable: “The effects of aging on reaction time in a signal detection task.” (2001) · 322 citations
    Dustin Albert, Associate Professor and Chair of Psychology h-index 20
    Notable: “Age differences in sensation seeking and impulsivity as indexed by behavior and self-report: Evidence for a dual systems model.” (2008) · 1,545 citations
    Courses: Introductory Psychology · Educational Psychology · Research Methods and Statistics · Social Psychology · Clinical Psychology · Lifespan Development +21 more
    Government11 faculty · 26 courses avg h-index 11.3 #69 of 100 in Political Science
    Michael H. Allen, Professor of Political Science h-index 47
    International political economy and international law; globalization; African and Caribbean regions Biography Michael H. Allen is Professor of Political Science on the Harvey Wexler Chair at Bryn Mawr College. He is a former Chair of the
    Notable: “Effectiveness of Adjunctive Antidepressant Treatment for Bipolar Depression” (2007) · 926 citations
    Joel Alden Schlosser, Professor of Political Science h-index 17
    Notable: “How to Write Scripture: Words, Authority, and Politics in Thomas Hobbes” (1993) · 52 citations
    Stephen G. Salkever, Professor Emeritus of Political Science h-index 12
    Notable: “II. Aristotle's Social Science” (1981) · 45 citations
    Carol Hager, Professor of Environmental Studies and Political Science h-index 9
    Notable: “Local Renewable Energy Initiatives in Germany and Japan in a Changing National Policy Environment” (2020) · 34 citations
    Courses: Introduction to U.S. Politics · Introduction to Comparative Politics · Introduction to International Politics · European Politics: Coming Together or Falling Apart? · Gender and Comparative Politics · Living Justly in an Unkind World +20 more
    International/Globalization Studies10 faculty · 9 courses avg h-index 6.4
    Anita Kurimay, Associate Professor and Chair of History
    The history of sexuality, women’s and gender history, conservativism and the politics of the far right, and the history of sport. Her book Queer Budapest, (Chicago University Press, 2020) examines the history of Hungarian
    David S. Byers, Associate Professor of Social Work and Social Research
    Jose Vergara, Associate Professor and Chair of Russian
    Juan Suarez Ontaneda, Assistant Professor of Spanish
    Courses: Fundamentals of Economics for International Studies · Introduction to International Studies · Nature, Culture, & Representation: Themes in International Studies · Political Ecology and Environmental Justice · Human Rights in a Global Perspective · Humans & Non-Humans +3 more
    Anthropology10 faculty · 16 courses avg h-index 9 #105 of 127 in Social Sciences
    Maja Seselj, Associate Professor of Anthropology and Chair h-index 7
    The evolution of the modern human pattern of growth and development. To that end, she has investigated the relationship between dental development and skeletal growth in a variety of archaeological and known-age human skeletal collection
    Notable: “Relationship between dental development and skeletal growth in modern humans and its implications for interpreting ontogeny in fossil hominins” (2012) · 52 citations
    Amanda Weidman, Professor of Anthropology
    South Asia, her research focuses on Tamil-speaking South India. Her first book, Singing the Classical, Voicing the Modern: The Postcolonial Politics of Music in South India , examined the creation of South Indian classical music as
    Casey R. Barrier, Associate Professor of Anthropology
    Es on major world-historical transitions, including the development of farming economies, the emergence of village life, and the rise of early urban societies. More broadly, it contributes to cultural-evolutionary approaches to long-term ch
    Colin McLaughlin-Alcock, Visiting Assistant Professor of Anthropology
    Courses: Becoming Human: Introduction to Biological and Archeological Anthropology · Introduction to Cultural Anthropology · North American Archaeology · Rumor, Secrecy, and Conspiracy Theory · Anthropology of Food · Activist Imaginaries & Conflict Management +10 more
    Sociology10 faculty · 21 courses avg h-index 11.4 #26 of 39 in Sociology
    Wendy A Cadge, President and Professor of Sociology h-index 34
    President Cadge's current research focuses on religious innovation and ensures that scholars, educators and religious leaders are prepared to lead in the midst of changes transforming religious and spiritual institutions in the United State
    Notable: “Religion and Public Opinion about Same‐Sex Marriage*” (2006) · 425 citations
    David Karen, Emeritus Professor of Sociology h-index 14
    Notable: “Official Knowledge: Democratic Education in a Conservative Age.” (1994) · 409 citations
    Nathan Daniel Wright, Associate Professor and Chair of Sociology h-index 8
    Es on three main areas: religion, culture, and public opinion, with special attention paid to the relationship between cultural change and cultural persistence. He has studied historical changes to religious belief and practice within the C
    Notable: “Reading and the Reading Class in the Twenty-First Century” (2005) · 135 citations
    Mary J. Osirim, Professor Emeritus of Sociology h-index 8
    Have focused on gender and development, race and ethnic relations, immigration, the family and economic sociology in Sub-Saharan Africa, the English-Speaking Caribbean and the U.S. During the past 20 years, she has conducted fieldwork
    Notable: “Women’s and Gender Studies in English-Speaking Sub-Saharan Africa” (2004) · 137 citations
    Courses: Society, Culture, and the Individual · The Study of Gender in Society · Social Dynamics of Violence · Social Perspectives on Health · The Social Life of Emotions · Women in Society +15 more

    Faculty counts are directory headcounts; the named list may be a subset. h-index shown only for ORCID-backed or high-confidence OpenAlex matches. Partial — enrichment ongoing.

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    About Bryn Mawr College. Bryn Mawr College in Bryn Mawr, PA reports an overall acceptance rate of 29.4%, an early-round acceptance rate of 37.0%, an SAT middle 50% of 1290–1490, a class size of 380, and a yield of 31.0% based on the most recent Common Data Set filings. Prestigious women's college in the Tri-College Consortium with Haverford and Swarthmore. Known for academic rigor, honor code, and strong STEM programs unusual for a women's college.

    Admissions and cost data as of July 3, 2026 (CDS 2024–25 cycle), from the most recent Common Data Set, IPEDS, and College Scorecard.

    Bryn Mawr College: key admissions facts

    Bryn Mawr College's overall acceptance rate is 29.4% (the most recent Common Data Set). Bryn Mawr College's early-round acceptance rate is 37.0% (the most recent Common Data Set). Bryn Mawr College's SAT middle-50% range is 1290–1490 (the most recent Common Data Set). The average unweighted GPA of admitted students at Bryn Mawr College is about 3.82 (the most recent Common Data Set). Bryn Mawr College's yield rate (the share of admitted students who enroll) is 31.0% (the most recent Common Data Set). The average net price at Bryn Mawr College for families earning under $75,000 is about $9,012 per year (U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard/IPEDS data).

    Sources: Common Data Set (commondataset.org) · Bryn Mawr College on College Scorecard · NCES IPEDS · full source table

    How much does Bryn Mawr College cost for a family earning $75,000?

    A family earning under $30,000 pays about $5,234 per year in net price at Bryn Mawr College, while families earning over $110,000 pay about $48,234 (source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard/IPEDS data). A family earning $75,000 falls in the $48,001–$75,000 bracket and pays about $14,234 per year after grants and scholarships.

    Bryn Mawr College: average annual net price by household income (most recent College Scorecard/IPEDS data)
    Household incomeAverage net price per year
    Under $30,000$5,234
    $30,001–$48,000$7,567
    $48,001–$75,000$14,234
    $75,001–$110,000$28,567
    Over $110,000$48,234
    Tuition (before aid)$64,500
    Room and board$19,400

    Frequently asked questions

    What is the acceptance rate at Bryn Mawr College?

    Bryn Mawr College's overall acceptance rate is 29.4%, based on the most recent Common Data Set. Its early-round (early decision or early action) acceptance rate is 37.0%.

    What SAT score and GPA do you need for Bryn Mawr College?

    Admitted students at Bryn Mawr College typically have an SAT middle-50% range of 1290–1490 and an average unweighted GPA of about 3.82, according to the most recent Common Data Set. These are the middle of the range, so scores above them strengthen an application.

    Is it hard to get into Bryn Mawr College?

    Getting into Bryn Mawr College is difficult: it admits 29.4% of applicants. Your realistic odds depend on how your GPA and test scores compare to its middle-50% ranges and on your application round — you can estimate them with the free College Monte Carlo chances calculator.

    Does Bryn Mawr College offer early decision or early action?

    Bryn Mawr College offers early decision (binding). Applying early can help: its early-round acceptance rate is 37.0%, versus 29.4% overall.

    How much does Bryn Mawr College cost after financial aid?

    The average net price at Bryn Mawr College — the real cost after grants and scholarships, not the sticker price — is about $9,012 per year for families earning under $75,000, based on U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard/IPEDS data. Higher-income families generally pay more; see the full net-price-by-income breakdown.

    How much does Bryn Mawr College cost for a family earning $75,000?

    A family earning under $30,000 pays about $5,234 per year in net price at Bryn Mawr College, while families earning over $110,000 pay about $48,234 (source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard/IPEDS data). A family earning $75,000 falls in the $48,001–$75,000 bracket and pays about $14,234 per year after grants and scholarships.

    Not sure how to read these numbers? Start with our guide on how to estimate your admission chances. Bryn Mawr College offers a binding early-decision round, so weigh the trade-offs in our early decision vs. regular decision guide before committing.