Bryn Athyn College of the New Church Acceptance Rate
Bryn Athyn, Pennsylvania · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 593
- Admitted
- 440
- Yield
- 17%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Small sample: this rate is based on 593 applicants, so year-to-year swings can be large. Read it as approximate.
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Bryn Athyn College of the New Church's acceptance rate has risen from 58% in 2014–15 to 74.2% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 374 to 593 (+59%) over that period.
Its 74.2% rate makes Bryn Athyn College of the New Church more selective than about 54% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 108 tracked Pennsylvania schools, it is more selective than about 70%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (82.7% for women vs 61.7% for men, a 21-point gap). Bryn Athyn College of the New Church has been test-optional since 2020–21. Of admitted students, 17% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 374 | 217 | 58% | 85 |
| 2015–16 | 439 | 185 | 42.1% | 89 |
| 2016–17 | 439 | 185 | 42.1% | 89 |
| 2017–18 | 241 | 211 | 87.6% | 97 |
| 2018–19 | 250 | 222 | 88.8% | 67 |
| 2019–20 | 279 | 256 | 91.8% | 81 |
| 2020–21 | 350 | 272 | 77.7% | 53 |
| 2021–22 | 498 | 451 | 90.6% | 75 |
| 2022–23 | 579 | 463 | 80% | 78 |
| 2023–24 | 593 | 440 | 74.2% | 75 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 353 | 292 | 82.7% |
| Men | 240 | 148 | 61.7% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 510–688 | 35% |
| SAT Math | 550–610 |
How Bryn Athyn College compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Bryn Athyn College of the New Church's acceptance rate?
Bryn Athyn College of the New Church's acceptance rate is 74.2% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (440 admitted of 593 applicants).
Is Bryn Athyn College of the New Church test optional?
Bryn Athyn College of the New Church is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Bryn Athyn College of the New Church?
Bryn Athyn College of the New Church received 593 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 440.
What SAT score do you need for Bryn Athyn College of the New Church?
Admitted students at Bryn Athyn College of the New Church typically scored 510–688 on SAT Reading/Writing and 550–610 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Bryn Athyn College of the New Church getting harder to get into?
Bryn Athyn College of the New Church has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 58% in 2014–15 to 74.2% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.brynathyn.edu/.