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Bryn Athyn College of the New Church

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

Bryn Athyn, PA

$23,697

Avg tuition

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About Bryn Athyn College of the New Church

School Type: Private

Status: Non-profit

Accreditation: Regional

Religious Affiliation: N/A While the student experience is largely unaffected at most schools with religious affiliations, some schools place more of an emphasis on religion. Learn how religious affiliations may impact students' experience.

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Bryn Athyn College of the New Church is a small private college located on a suburban campus in Bryn Athyn, Pennsylvania. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 272, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 78%. The college offers 12 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 34%, and a student-faculty ratio of 8:1. Tuition and fees for students are $23,697.

Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight

This school has a high acceptance rate.

This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.

78% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

Retention Rate Insight

75% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.

Graduation Rate Insight

34% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scores Considered (not required)

High school transcript Required

High school rank Not required or recommended

Letter of recommendation Required

High school GPA Required

Open admission No

Completion of college prep program Required

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Required

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollment Yes

Credit for qualified life experience* Implied no

Advance placement (AP) credits Yes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile 19-24

SAT 25th-75th Percentile 930-1198

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of fewer than 5,000 students.

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The student-to-faculty ratio at this school is lower than other schools.

This means there are more faculty for each student, which can create an opportunity for more individualized attention and support in your studies.

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287

Students enrolled

66%

Online student enrollment

8:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

Online Check Bold
On-campus Check Bold
Hybrid The program is a combination of on-campus and online learning and varies per program. Check Bold
International Online classes are available for students around the world. Check Bold

Demographics

White

56%

Unknown

16%

Black

15%

Non-U.S. Citizen

5%

Asian

3%

Hispanic

2%

Two or more races

2%

American Indian/Alaska Native

Information not available

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%

Female student population

53%

Socio-economic diversity

58% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

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Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Yes

Online Programs

2

Total Online Enrollment

190

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

90% On-campus

10% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

Certificates X Bold Not offered

Associate X Bold Not offered

Bachelor's X Bold Not offered

Graduate Certificate X Bold Not offered

Master's Check Bold 67% online

Doctorate X Bold Not offered

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student Level In-state Out-of-state
Undergraduate $23,697 $23,697
Graduate $19,671 $19,671

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2020–2021 academic year.

Costs to Consider Price
Books and supplies $1,000
On-campus room and board $12,606
On-campus other expenses $2,570
Off-campus (not with family) room and board $7,500
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses $2,570
Off-campus (with family) other expenses $4,870

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by category In-state Out-of-state
On-campus $39,873 $39,873
Off-campus without family $34,767 $34,767
Off-campus with family $29,567 $29,567

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

58%

State Grant Aid

35%

Institution Grant Aid

96%

Pell Grant

58%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid $5,056
State Grant Aid $3,811
Institution Grant Aid $11,486
Pell Grant Aid $4,685

Financial Outlook

$26k

Average student debt after graduation

Varsity Athletic Teams

NCAA Division III without football

of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.

Participation

Men Women
  • Lacrosse
  • Basketball

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.

1

Biological And Biomedical Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

2

Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services

BA

MA

DOC

3

Education

BA

MA

DOC

4

English Language And Literature/Letters

BA

MA

DOC

5

History

BA

MA

DOC

6

Mathematics And Statistics

BA

MA

DOC

7

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies

BA

MA

DOC

8

Philosophy And Religious Studies

BA

MA

DOC

9

Psychology

BA

MA

DOC

10

Social Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

11

Theology And Religious Vocations

BA

MA

DOC

12

Visual And Performing Arts

BA

MA

DOC

Resource

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Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2020-2021]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.