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Bryn Athyn College of the New Church

Type 4 year, Private
Business Model Non Profit
Campus locale Suburb: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Trimester
Student body size Small
Common app member Yes
Dormitory capacity 299
Student to faculty ratio 6 to 1
Acceptance rate 91%
Students retention rate 48%
On-time graduation rate 48%

Located in Bryn Athyn, Pennsylvania, Bryn Athyn College of the New Church is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college follows a trimester-based calendar system, dividing the academic year into three terms. This system offers students the opportunity to progress at an accelerated pace, allowing for more intensive coursework and faster programs completion.

The acceptance rate of 91% indicates that Bryn Athyn College of the New Church is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Bryn Athyn College of the New Church is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 6-to-1, Bryn Athyn College of the New Church emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at Bryn Athyn College of the New Church is reported to be 48%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Pennsylvania state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 55% whereas the national average was 58%.

The retention rate of students at Bryn Athyn College of the New Church is 48% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Pennsylvania is 75%, while the national average is 74%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Bryn Athyn College of the New Church do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: Middle States Commission on Higher Education
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

90.6%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$26,214

Cost of attendance at Bryn Athyn College of the New Church in 2022 for students from Pennsylvania.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Pennsylvania's average $13,083
National average $30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$26,214

Cost of attendance at Bryn Athyn College of the New Church in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Pennsylvania's average $21,410
National average $30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 94 of freshman students at Bryn Athyn College of the New Church received on average $12,592 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$12,592
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 20 38% $3,667 $73,345
Other Federal Grant 20 38% $3,709 $74,173
State Grant/Scholarships 14 26% $3,604 $50,459
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 50 94% $10,100 $504,992
Total Grant & Scholarships 50 94% $12,592 $629,624

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Bryn Athyn College of the New Church students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Bryn Athyn College of the New Church students is 48.2%. Female students graduated at a rate of 54.8%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 41.5%.

48.2%

  • African American 18.8% 3 students
  • white 55.8% 29 students
  • unknown 100.0% 2 students
  • hispanic 55.6% 5 students

Sport Conferences

  • Basketball Colonial States Athletic Conference
  • Track and Cross Country Colonial States Athletic Conference

Athletic Associations

  • NCAA
    National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Bryn Athyn College of the New Church provides the following additional services to its students
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Bryn Athyn College of the New Church offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic
  • Occupational

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes
  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification
  • ROTC - Army
  • ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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