Bryn Mawr College
Bryn Mawr College is a private women’s liberal arts college in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania, founded in 1885. It was one of the first U.S. institutions to offer graduate degrees (including Ph.D.s) to women, and today its Graduate School of Arts & Sciences is co-educational.
Academically, Bryn Mawr offers a broad liberal arts curriculum with more than 35 undergraduate majors across humanities, sciences, social sciences, and the arts. The college emphasizes rigorous scholarship, intellectual curiosity, and a tight-knit residential community.
Its mission centers around preparing students for “lives of purpose” through open inquiry, civic engagement, global perspectives, and innovation. Bryn Mawr also prioritizes equity and inclusion, with a commitment to gender equity, social justice, and institutional diversity.
Historically, Bryn Mawr has strong Quaker roots, though it has been non-denominational for most of its history. The college is known for its self-governance tradition (students manage many aspects of campus life) and its academic honor code.
Its campus is architecturally notable (Collegiate Gothic style) and lush, and Bryn Mawr has a strong alumnae network, including Nobel laureates, leaders in academia, government, and the arts.

