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Bryn Athyn College of the New Church

Bryn Athyn College of the New Church

Bryn Athyn, PA · Suburb · 244 students
4
Year
Private Non-profit
Suburb
Small (<3k)
Accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education
About

Located on a scenic campus just north of Philadelphia, Bryn Athyn College is a small, private liberal arts institution best known for its unique affiliation with the New Church (Swedenborgian Christian faith), which emphasizes spiritual growth, moral character, and intellectual inquiry. The college is highly regarded for its strong, career-focused programs in biology (with robust pre-med and pre-nursing tracks), education, psychology, and business, all of which benefit from an intimate 7:1 student-to-faculty ratio that guarantees personalized mentorship. Campus culture is deeply close-knit and service-oriented, offering students a supportive, values-based community enriched by NCAA Division III athletics, student-led clubs, and collaborative spiritual life. Distinctly, the college resides within a breathtaking National Historic Landmark district, allowing students to live and learn alongside the architectural marvels of the Bryn Athyn Cathedral and Glencairn Museum, which serve as inspiring backdrops and unique educational resources.


Wikipedia:Bryn Athyn College of the New Church is a private Christian college in Bryn Athyn, Pennsylvania, United States. It is affiliated with the General Church of the New Jerusalem.

Location
Bryn Athyn, PA, 19009-0717 · Suburb campus
Nearest airport from college
PHL · Philadelphia
20 mi away
Cost
Cost of attendance
$41,093
Avg net price
$20,586
Room & board
$14,406
Tuition
$28,917
Books & supplies
$1,000/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$13,271
$30–48k
$18,355
$48–75k
$24,368
$75–110k
$20,581
$110k+
$23,565
Admissions
Admit rate
83%
Test policy
Test optional
ACT midpoint
28

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Essay Requirements

Bryn Athyn College of the New Church accepts the Common Application. All Common App schools require the personal statement essay. Some schools also require supplemental essays — check the school's page on Common App for current prompts and word limits.

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Outcomes
Graduation rate
55%
4-yr on-time completion
51%
1st-yr retention
73%
Transfer-out rate
14%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
51%
Transferred
33%
Still enrolled
0%
Dropped out / unknown
16%
Median earnings (6yr)
$32,083
Median earnings (10yr)
$40,457
Median debt
$22,250
Monthly loan payment
$236
Debt range (25th–75th)
$7,334$27,000
Debt (90th percentile)
$32,500
Student Body
Men 53%Women 47%
8
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
Students   Faculty
Pell grant recipients
40%
First-generation
34%
Median family income
$53,222
Independent students
7%
Avg age at entry
20.0
Part-time students
2%
Race & ethnicity
White
57%
Hispanic
8%
Black
17%
Asian
3%
Two or more
3%
Non-resident
3%
Unknown
8%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$32,083
10 years after entry
$40,457
Business Administration, Management and Operations20
Biology, General11
Psychology, General7
Special Education and Teaching4
Social Sciences, General4
English Language and Literature, General3
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other2
Fine and Studio Arts2
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods1
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Institutional
Endowment
$59M
Classification
Baccalaureate (Arts & Sciences)
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, inclusive admissions
Full-time faculty
67%
Avg faculty salary
$7,653/mo
Instructional spend/student
$15,919
Federal loan rate
66%

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