Key differences on Getting in
- 1
Pitzer's yield is 4 pts higher than Bryn Mawr's
Yield rate - 2
Bryn Mawr admits 29% vs. 34% at Pitzer
Acceptance rate
Admissions
Getting in, fall 2024
Acceptance and yield, test score ranges, test policy, and what each college weighs.
The funnel
Quad's selectivity
- Bryn MawrVery selective
- PitzerVery selective
Men and women
Acceptance rate for men and women who applied, where a college reports admissions by sex.
Test scores
SAT total,
Axis runs 1200–1600. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
ACT composite,
Axis runs 25–36. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
Test policy
- Bryn MawrTest-optional
- PitzerTest-blind
How they read a record
Bryn Mawr
GPA and the high school record are required; class rank and a college-prep program are considered.
Pitzer
GPA and the high school record are required; class rank and a college-prep program are considered.
What they look at
| Factor | Bryn Mawr | Pitzer |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Required | Required |
| High school record | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Considered | Considered |
| College-prep program | Considered | Considered |
| Recommendations | Required | Required |
| Essay | Required | Required |
| Legacy status | Not considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Considered | Considered |
| Demonstration of competencies | Not considered | Considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other tests | Not considered | Not considered |
Sources:IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;College Scorecard, Entered fall 2023;College Scorecard, most recent release;Pitzer College (Fall 2026), Fall 2026About the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)
Figures are the newest each college has published; years can differ between colleges. Each value's ⓘ shows its source and year. Why