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About Bryn Athyn College of the New Church

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Bryn Athyn College of the New Church is a private liberal arts college in Bryn Athyn, PA, known for its faith-based mission, small class sizes, and liberal arts college. With an acceptance rate of 80%, Bryn Athyn College of the New Church is accessible for most qualified applicants, typically enrolling around 78 students each year. Bryn Athyn College of the New Church is test optional; students who submit scores are typically admitted with SATs between 980–1253, though many competitive applicants choose not to submit. Bryn Athyn College of the New Church offers merit scholarships regardless of financial need, with awards averaging $18,920 per year; the sticker price of $42,769 may look very different from what your family actually pays.

Admissions

Bryn Athyn College of the New Church acceptance rate and admitted student profile

accessible for most qualified applicants

80%
Overall Accept Rate
1117
Median Admitted SAT
SATSubmitted score range: 980 – 1253 (test optional)

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Application Strategy

Strategy tips for applying to Bryn Athyn College of the New Church

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Essay Strategy
Bryn Athyn is rooted in the teachings of Emanuel Swedenborg and the New Church tradition, so use your essays to show genuine curiosity about faith, meaning, and how spiritual questions intersect with your intellectual life. You do not need to be a member of the New Church, but demonstrating that you have thought seriously about these kinds of questions will set you apart.
Application Strategy
With fewer than 400 students on campus, Bryn Athyn places real weight on community fit, so be specific in your application about why a tight-knit, faith-influenced academic environment appeals to you rather than a larger university setting.

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Financial Aid & Cost

What Bryn Athyn College of the New Church actually costs your family

Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.

Family IncomeSticker PriceEst. Net Cost / yr
0-30k~$43k/yr$13.3k
30k-48k~$43k/yr$18.4k
48k-75k~$43k/yr$24.4k
75k-110k~$43k/yr$20.6k
110k+~$43k/yr$23.6k

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Outcomes & Campus

Student outcomes and campus profile

46%
6-Year Graduation Rate
$32k
Median Earnings (6 yrs)
8:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
254
Undergrad Enrollment
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