Founded in 1885, Bryn Mawr College is nationally known for academic excellence, intellectual rigor, and social progress. As one of the most distinguished liberal arts institutions in the country, Bryn Mawr empowers students to think critically, challenge convention, and lead with purpose. The College is defined by its commitment to women’s education and leadership, fostering a vibrant community of inquiry that values diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility as engines of excellence and innovation.

Designated by the Carnegie Classifications as a research college, Bryn Mawr is at the forefront of academic advancement. It was the first women’s college to offer graduate degrees and is now home to one of the top-ranked research faculties among liberal arts institutions. With more than 200 faculty and 1,700 students, the College offers more than 35 majors and coeducational graduate programs, consistently earning national recognition for research, scholarship, and Fulbright achievement. Its campus is a place where generations of students discover their voices and shape the world with confidence.