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School Overview

Data & methodology
Overall A
Matriculation A+
Academics A
Extracurriculars B+
Geo & Community A-
Reviews A-
The Bryn Mawr School is an independent, nonsectarian, college-preparatory school for girls from preschool through grade twelve. Within a nurturing environment, Bryn Mawr's rigorous academic curriculum inspires a passion for intellectual curiosity and emphasizes the delights and demands of learning. In the classical humanistic tradition, Bryn Mawr promotes the full development of mind, body, and spirit. A Bryn Mawr education is grounded in the expectation that young women will be resilient in the face of complexity, ambiguity, and change; will become responsible and confident participants in the world; and, will lead considered and consequential lives.
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School Stats

Average
Current school
Tuition
$44,470
Enrollment
725
International Students
5%
Faculty with Advanced Degrees
67%
Teacher-Student Ratio
1:7
AP
21
Average SAT Score
1345
Average ACT Score
28
Class Size
14

Matriculation


College Matriculation

(2025)
Ranking University/College Students
#1 Princeton University 1
#2 Columbia University 1
LAC #1 Williams College 1
#9 Duke University 1
#9 Johns Hopkins University 2
LAC #2 Amherst College 1
#13 Dartmouth College 1
#14 Brown University 1
#14 Washington University in St. Louis 1

Academics

AP Scores

(2020)
Number of tests taken
270
65%
26%
Score 5
Score 4
Score 3
Other scores

AP Courses

(21)
Chinese Language and Culture
French Language and Culture
Latin
Spanish Language and Culture
Spanish Literature and Culture
Biology
Chinese Language and Culture
French Language and Culture
Latin
Spanish Language and Culture
Spanish Literature and Culture
Biology
Chemistry
Environmental Science
Physics C: Mechanics
Calculus AB
Calculus BC
Computer Science A
Computer Science Principles
Statistics
Comparative Government and Politics
Macroeconomics
Psychology
United States Government and Politics
World History
Art History
Music Theory
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Sports

(14)
Badminton
Basketball
Cross Country
Field Hockey
Golf
Ice Hockey
Badminton
Basketball
Cross Country
Field Hockey
Golf
Ice Hockey
Lacrosse
Soccer
Softball
Squash
Swimming
Tennis
Track and Field
Volleyball
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Extracurricular Activities and Clubs

(70)
Bake & Benefit
Book Club
Chess Club
Dance Club
Fencing Club
Flag Football Club
Bake & Benefit
Book Club
Chess Club
Dance Club
Fencing Club
Flag Football Club
French Club
Lifting Club
Math Art Club
Mawrtians & Mages
Pickleball Club
Shout the Music
Toy Boat
African Library Project Club
Alex's Lemonade Stand: Lemon Club
Art for Change
Baltimore Hunger Project
National Alliance on Mental Illness
No One Fights Alone
One Love
Red Cross Club
Self Love Club
Special Needs Advocacy Club
UNICEF Club
Women's Empowerment Club
Arab-American Perspectives
Asian Student Union
Black Student Union
Caribbean & African Culture Club
Challenging Labels & Socioeconomic Stereotypes Club
Fellowship of Christians in Universities & Schools
Gender & Sexuality Alliance
Hispanic/Latinx Student Association
Jewish Student Union
Mediterranean & Hellenic Heritage Association
Multiracial & Cultural Affinity Group
Muslim Student Association
Neurodiversity Affinity/Ally Group
South Asian Student Union
Arts Council
Athletic Association
Community Advocacy for Equity
Community Service Learning
Environmental Coalition
Peer Education
Student Government Association
The Bryn Mawrtyr
The Daisy Dispatch
Mélange
The Quill
Black Girls in STEM
Bryn Mawr Discourse Society
Classics Club
Distributive Education Clubs of America
Engineering Club
Entrepreneurship Club
Ethics Bowl
Investment Society
Linguistics Club
Mathletes
Mawrlingo
Mawrtians Who Code
Medical Club & Health Occupations Students of America
Mock Trial
Model Congress
Model United Nations
SARC High School Academic Research Competition
STEMinist SoSCIety
Technovation
and Toastmasters Gavel Club.
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Arts

(13)
Dance
Drama
Music Theory
Production
Public Speaking
String
Dance
Drama
Music Theory
Production
Public Speaking
String
Ceramics
Drawing
Graphic Design
Photography
Sculpture
Studio Art
2D Art
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Basic Info

All-girls
Day School Grades: K-12
Urban
IB: No
ESL: No
Year Founded: 1885
Campus Size: 26 acres
Religious Affiliation: No Religious Affiliation

Application Info

Deadline: 12/15
Interview: On Campus
Other Accepted Scores: ISEE
Recommended
Day school
Sanford School United States Flag
A
Recommended
A+

Reviews

A FindingSchool User
5 / 5
11/22/2023
Reviews from other languages
The Bryn Mawr School

1. The school is located in an affluent suburb of Baltimore, Maryland, with convenient transportation. It is 40 miles from Washington D.C. and about a 15-minute drive from Johns Hopkins University. This is a historic, top-tier aristocratic girls' school, founded in 1885.
2. Students attend classes jointly with the nearby boys' school (Gilman School), offering 200 courses, with up to 25 AP courses.
3. Strong in arts, the school's art groups frequently tour globally, and many alumni have become actors.
4. What sets Bryn Mawr's STEM program apart from other schools is its numerous sponsors, including universities and corporations. This provides students with more opportunities to participate in practical experiences and learning offered by large companies.
5. Established partnerships with the University of Maryland School of Pharmacy and researchers at Johns Hopkins University, allowing girls' school students to undertake 4-8 week internships in university laboratories after the 11th grade.
6. Chinese graduates have gone on to universities such as the University of Chicago, Georgetown University, Smith College, Pomona College, and more.
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A FindingSchool User
5 / 5
07/27/2022
Reviews from other languages
Bryn Mawr School offers a comprehensive STEM curriculum, demonstrating the Bryn Mawr School for Girls' strong financial capability and its commitment to fostering the all-round development of women. What sets Bryn Mawr's STEM program apart from other schools is the extensive support it receives from numerous sponsors, including universities and corporations. This provides students with more opportunities to participate in practical experiences and learning offered by major companies. Furthermore, Bryn Mawr School has established partnerships with researchers from the University of Maryland School of Pharmacy and Johns Hopkins University, allowing female students to undertake 4-8 week internships in university laboratories after completing 11th grade. Students will learn fundamental laboratory techniques, deepen their close collaboration with laboratory teams, and gain knowledge related to topics such as cancer, pharmacology, and microbiology.
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A FindingSchool User
5 / 5
06/29/2020
Reviews from other languages
I have personally visited and inspected The Bryn Mawr School, which is conveniently located in Baltimore. The school is a 20-minute drive from Washington International Airport, 40 miles from Washington D.C., and 100 miles from Philadelphia.

The school respects each student's individual development, fostering leadership skills and a spirit of community service guided by ethics and morals. It is one of the earliest suburban day schools in the United States, built in an affluent area with first-class facilities.

School Highlights:

1. Strong STEM programs. Students have the opportunity to engage in conversations with representatives from over 30 STEM-related companies and organizations, further enhancing their abilities.

2. The school has connections with many local businesses and universities, including researchers from the University of Maryland School of Pharmacy and Johns Hopkins University, which allows students to intern at these companies or institutions during the summer.

3. The school is located in an affluent area with excellent safety and security. Additionally, there are abundant university educational resources nearby, such as Johns Hopkins University, Georgetown University, and the University of Maryland.

4. Close cooperation with Gilman School and Roland Park School, offering fencing and the ability to learn seven languages.

5. Excellent arts programs, including gym drills, annual competitions, and mandatory dance classes.

6. Emphasizes the development of students' public speaking skills, with excellent university placement: 65% of students are admitted to top 50 universities and liberal arts colleges in the U.S.
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A FindingSchool User
5 / 5
11/07/2019
Reviews from other languages
1、School admissions officers will visit the Purlinton International Education office on November 18, 2019, for one-on-one interviews with students applying for Fall 2020 admission. Afterwards, they will travel to Shanghai! Families planning to attend the interview can contact Purlinton Education.
2、The school is located in an affluent area and is one of the strongest three-school alliances in Maryland. It is surrounded by numerous universities, including Johns Hopkins University, Georgetown University, and the University of Maryland.
3、Offers refined performing arts and drama, as well as rich and diverse visual arts, music programs, and dance programs, all at a university-level standard.
4、Ranked in the top 100 nationwide by NICHE (including boarding and day schools), with an average SAT score of 1325/1600.
5、Offers 25 AP courses, requiring upper-grade students to take 3 AP courses annually.
6、The STEM program provides numerous practical opportunities, such as experimental projects with the University of Maryland and Johns Hopkins University.
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Frequently Ask Questions about The Bryn Mawr School

Tell me a bit about The Bryn Mawr School.
The Bryn Mawr School is All-girls private day school located in Maryland, US. It was founded 1885 , and currently has about 725 students, 5.00% of whom are international students.

For more official information, please visit https://www.brynmawrschool.org.
Does The Bryn Mawr School have rigorous academic requirements?
The Bryn Mawr School is offering 21 AP courses.

In recent years, 65 of their students score 4 and 5 in AP exams.

The Bryn Mawr School also have 67% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
Where do The Bryn Mawr School students typically go for their colleges?
Based on the most recent matriculation data, 25.56% go to top 50 US universities and colleges*, 15.56% go to top 25, and about 6.67% go to Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Stanford and MIT.

*Ranking is based on the 2024 US News College Ranking.
What is the application requirement for The Bryn Mawr School?
Similar to most private schools in the US, The Bryn Mawr School’s typical admission requirements include school transcript, recommendation letter, application essay, and interview (often optional, but highly recommended).
What is the Day Tuition for The Bryn Mawr School?
The day tuition for The Bryn Mawr School in 2024 is $44,470 For international students, there are additional fees, such as student management fee and other fees associated with managing international students.

For more information, please contact school’s admission team at admissions@brynmawrschool.org .
Where is The Bryn Mawr School located?
The Bryn Mawr School is located in the State of Maryland of USA. The closest major city is Baltimore, which is about 4 miles away from school. Most families can choose Baltimore-Washington International Airport to travel in and out of school.
How popular is The Bryn Mawr School on the FindingSchool network?
Based on FindingSchool monthly traffic data as well as onsite search record, The Bryn Mawr School is among the most popular schools, within top 277 for all schools on FindingSchool.

Also The Bryn Mawr School has been favorited by 69 users.
How do I complete an application for The Bryn Mawr School?
The first stop is to carefully review the school profile on FindingSchool to learn more about The Bryn Mawr School. Most of them are directly provided by the school.

Also it is highly recommended to visit The Bryn Mawr School’s official site: https://www.brynmawrschool.org or call them at 410-323-8800.
Are there additional schools that are located close to The Bryn Mawr School?
Yes, here are few: The Boys' Latin School Of Maryland, Gilman School and Roland Park Country School.

The closest major city is Baltimore. You can find out more schools near Baltimore here.
What is the FindingSchool rating for The Bryn Mawr School?
The overall rating for The Bryn Mawr School is A.

The section ratings of The Bryn Mawr School are:
A+ for Matriculation
A for Academics
B+ for Extracurriculum
A- for Community
A- for Students and Parents reviews

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