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Bryn Mawr, PA · Carlisle, PA
| Bryn Mawr College | Dickinson College | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $31,759/yr | $37,607/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $11,017/yr | $40,755/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $25,000 | $19,000 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $18,457/yr | $15,081/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $17,262/yr | $16,316/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $19,330/yr | $22,696/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $40,085/yr | $45,175/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $265/mo | $201/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $19,400/yr | $17,100/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | No data reported | $17,100/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $1,000/yr | $1,324/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $1,000/yr | $2,018/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $83,250/yr | $82,902/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $65,920/yr | $65,650/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $65,920/yr | $65,650/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 15% | 13% |
| Students taking federal loans | 49% | 39% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 29% | 42% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | 1280–1510 | 1310–1460 |
| SAT average | 1396 | 1391 |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | 29–33 | 30–33 |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | English 30–35 · Math 25–31 | English 25–30 · Math 30–35 |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 3,278 | 7,185 |
| Students accepted | 1,018 | 3,095 |
| Students who enrolled | 361 | 525 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 35% | 17% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | 61% | 0% |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | 24% | 0% |
| High-school GPA | Required | Required |
| High-school transcript | Required | Required |
| Essay | Required | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Recommendation letters | Required | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Class rank | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| College-prep program | Optional (considered if sent) | Required |
| Demonstrated competencies | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Work experience | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other admission tests | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Legacy considered | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| SAT/ACT policy | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 82% | 80% |
| Freshmen who come back | 92% | 92% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $75,217/yr | $70,204/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $52,859–$107,519 | $48,149–$101,383 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 85% | 84% |
| White students graduating | 82% | 80% |
| Black students graduating | 88% | 79% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 71% | 75% |
| Asian students graduating | 82% | 74% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $53,102/yr | $57,110/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 83% | 86% |
| Graduate on time | 71% | 68% |
| Pell students who graduate | 74% | 79% |
| First-gen students who finish | 73% | 87% |
| Low-income students who finish | 75% | No data reported |
| Students who transfer out | 9.7% | No data reported |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $63,818/yr | $69,231/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Social Sciences 20% · Biological & Biomedical Sciences 13% · Psychology 10% | Social Sciences 18% · Biological & Biomedical Sciences 13% · Business, Management & Marketing 11% |
| Most popular program | Social Sciences — 20% of degrees | Social Sciences — 18% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 13% of degrees | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 13% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Psychology — 10% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 11% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Foreign Languages & Linguistics — 8% of degrees | Natural Resources & Conservation — 7% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Mathematics & Statistics — 8% of degrees | Area, Ethnic & Gender Studies — 7% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Social Work — $49,002/yr | Public Policy Analysis — $61,592/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 32% | 24% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 1,359 | 2,273 |
| Students per professor | 8 : 1 | 11 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 319 | 3 |
| Average professor pay | $12,083/mo | $10,034/mo |
| Full-time professors | 82% | 81% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Middle States Commission on Higher Education | Middle States Commission on Higher Education |
| Median family income | $75,124 | $100,109 |
| Setting | Suburb (large) | City (small) |
| Location | Bryn Mawr, PA | Carlisle, PA |
| Region | Mid East | Mid East |
| Founded | 1885 | 1783 |
| Public or private | Private (nonprofit) | Private (nonprofit) |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus | Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 13% | 12% |
| Men | 0% | 40% |
| Women | 100% | 60% |
| White students | 51% | 67% |
| Black students | 4.9% | 3.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 9.1% | 7.6% |
| Asian students | 12% | 4.6% |
| Two or more races | 6.9% | 4.8% |
| Other / not reported | 3.4% | 0.8% |
| Special type | Women's college | None |
| First-generation students | 15% | 12% |
| Part-time students | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Students age 25+ | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $26,652/yr | $19,764/yr |
| Endowment | $1.2B | $627.5M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 1,279 | 2,078 |
| Required to live on campus | Yes — for first-year students | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $10,670/yr | $8,500/yr |
| Meal plan charge | $8,020/yr | $8,000/yr |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | 21 meals/week | Varies by week |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Semester |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | No | No |
| ROTC | Yes — Air Force | Yes — Army |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | Yes | No |
| Credit for life experience | No | No |
| Online classes | No | No |
| Whole degrees online | No | No |
| Weekend & evening classes | No | No |
| Teacher certification | Yes | No |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | Yes | Yes |
| On-campus day care | No | Yes |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | Yes | Yes |
| Credit for military training | No | No |
| Student veteran organization | No | No |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | Yes | No |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | No data reported | 2024-25 |
| College sports level | No intercollegiate athletics reported | NCAA Division III with football |
| Football team | No data reported | Yes |
| Varsity teams | No data reported | 25 |
| Student athletes | No data reported | 530 |
| Athletic scholarships | No data reported | $0 |
| Athletics budget | No data reported | $4.9M |
| Athletics revenue | No data reported | $4.9M |
| Recruiting spend | No data reported | $97,416 |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year, logo, campus photo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.