Bryn Mawr College's published cost of attendance is $83,250. Need-based financial aid reshapes that figure across income levels: low-income families pay approximately $11,017, families in the lower-middle range pay around $18,457, middle-income families pay about $17,262, families in the upper-middle range pay approximately $19,330, and higher-income families pay around $40,085.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $83,250 |
| Tuition and Fees | $65,920 |
| Room and Board | $19,400 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$51,491 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $31,759 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $11,017 |
| $30–48k | $18,457 |
| $48–75k | $17,262 |
| $75–110k | $19,330 |
| $110k+ | $40,085 |
Bryn Mawr College's published cost of attendance is $83,250. Need-based financial aid reshapes that figure across income levels: low-income families pay approximately $11,017, families in the lower-middle range pay around $18,457, middle-income families pay about $17,262, families in the upper-middle range pay approximately $19,330, and higher-income families pay around $40,085. Azimuth ranks Bryn Mawr College #1269 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown. Bryn Mawr College commits to meeting demonstrated financial need in full for admitted students under its current financial aid policies. The aid structure is need-based, with no merit component; families apply using the FAFSA and CSS Profile. The college participates in federal (Pell Grants, Direct Loans), state, and institutional aid programs to help close the gap between sticker price and what families actually pay. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $25,000, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $40,058; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at Bryn Mawr College's median four-year earnings of $57,476, median federal debt of $25,000 projects to a monthly payment of about $282 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use .
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How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Graduates of Bryn Mawr College earn median 4-year earnings of $57,476, placing Bryn Mawr College in the 32.2 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $11,517 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Bryn Mawr College in the 17.6 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Bryn Mawr College #1273 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The earnings pattern reflects Bryn Mawr College's concentration in social sciences and humanities fields. Psychology, General is the largest program with 47 graduates, followed by Mathematics with 39 graduates and English Language and Literature, General with 30 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $38,040. Biology, General and Sociology round out the top five programs by enrollment, with Sociology graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $42,666 — 0.8× the national benchmark for the field . The institution's program mix, anchored in Social Sciences, supports consistent outcomes across a cohort of students pursuing careers in education, nonprofit leadership, research, and professional services.
