Bryn Athyn College of the New Church Acceptance Rate &
Bryn Athyn College of the New Church is a private university in Bryn Athyn, Pennsylvania, enrolling about 244 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 82.94% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $40,457 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $28,917
- 2024 Average Net Price: $20,586 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 82.94% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 244 97.5% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 67.74%
- Carnegie Classification: Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields
- First-Generation Students: 33.8%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 3.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 0.2% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 66.7%
- Average SAT Score: 1174
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 274
- Applicants (IPEDS): 593
- Room & Board: $14,406 annual estimate
Bryn Athyn College of the New Church: what the data shows
Common questions about Bryn Athyn College of the New Church, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Bryn Athyn College of the New Church?
Bryn Athyn College of the New Church is located in Bryn Athyn, PA (ZIP 19009-0717).
NCES locale classification: Rural fringe.
Is Bryn Athyn College of the New Church public or private?
Bryn Athyn College of the New Church is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does Bryn Athyn College of the New Church cost?
Published tuition: $28,917.
Average net price after aid: $20,586.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $13,271 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $18,355 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $24,368 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $20,581 |
| $110,001+ | $23,565 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $115,668.
How hard is it to get into Bryn Athyn College of the New Church?
Admission rate: 82.94%.
Among enrollees who submitted scores: average SAT 1174 and midpoint ACT 28.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Bryn Athyn College of the New Church?
Total enrollment: 244 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 274 students.
Graduate enrollment: 10 students.
About 98% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Bryn Athyn College of the New Church?
150%-time completion rate: 67.74%.
First-year retention: 73.3%.
What do graduates of Bryn Athyn College of the New Church earn?
Median earnings: $32,083 six years after entry; $40,457 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $22,250.
40.29% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Bryn Athyn College of the New Church known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Business Administration and Management, General (11 completions)
- Elementary Education and Teaching (7 completions)
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General (5 completions)
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other (5 completions)
- Psychology, General (5 completions)
- Special Education and Teaching, General (4 completions)
- Social Sciences, General (4 completions)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies (3 completions)
- Mathematics, General (2 completions)
- Fine/Studio Arts, General (2 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Bryn Athyn College of the New Church a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 82.94%; completion rate 67.74%; median earnings $40,457 at 10 years; net price $20,586. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$28,917
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Bryn Athyn College of the New Church was $28,917.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$20,586
2024 Value
In 2024 Bryn Athyn College of the New Church had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $20,586.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$82,344 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$20,586 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$115,668 4-Year Tuition
$14,406 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,000 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$44,323 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$177,292 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Bryn Athyn College of the New Church.
Financial Aid by Income Level
40.29% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
65.57% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Bryn Athyn College of the New Church was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Bryn Athyn College of the New Church in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $17,724 | $17,724 | $13,167 |
| 2014 | $18,609 | $18,609 | $14,379 |
| 2015 | $19,353 | $19,353 | $12,703 |
| 2016 | $19,932 | $19,932 | $16,730 |
| 2017 | $21,126 | $21,126 | $15,996 |
| 2018 | $22,860 | $22,860 | $19,048 |
| 2019 | $24,471 | $24,471 | $16,916 |
| 2020 | $25,449 | $25,449 | $19,860 |
| 2021 | $26,214 | $26,214 | $25,238 |
| 2022 | $27,000 | $27,000 | $19,637 |
| 2023 | $27,804 | $27,804 | $19,600 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
82.94% Acceptance Rate
593 Total Applicants
440 Students Admitted
75 First-Time Students Enrolled
17.05% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
SAT Average: 1174
ACT Average: 28
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
Estimated GPA Range: 3.0 - 3.4
Estimated Median GPA: 3.20
Note: GPA requirements are estimated based on admission selectivity and test scores. Actual requirements may vary.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Bryn Athyn College of the New Church reported total enrollment of about 244 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 53% male and 47% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (57.4%), Black or African American (16.8%), and Hispanic or Latino (8.2%). About 40.29% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 33.8% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
97.5% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Bryn Athyn College of the New Church in 2024 is 244 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 274 students. Graduate enrollment is about 10 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
73.3%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 57.4%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
50.88% 100% Completion Time
67.74% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 50.88% of students graduating from Bryn Athyn College of the New Church completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Business Administration and Management, General: 64% male / 36% female
- Elementary Education and Teaching: 14% male / 86% female
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General: 20% male / 80% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Bryn Athyn College of the New Church.
Return on Investment
$22,250 Median Student Debt
$40,457 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
55.00% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
391.32% Return on Investment
5.5 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Bryn Athyn College of the New Church.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 12 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Business Administration and Management, General: 11 completions
2. Elementary Education and Teaching: 7 completions
3. Biology/Biological Sciences, General: 5 completions
4. Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other: 5 completions
5. Psychology, General: 5 completions
6. Special Education and Teaching, General: 4 completions
7. Social Sciences, General: 4 completions
8. Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 3 completions
9. Mathematics, General: 2 completions
Most popular programs at Bryn Athyn College of the New Church.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Bryn Athyn College of the New Church graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Bryn Athyn College of the New Church from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 66.7%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $7,653
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $15,919
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Bryn Athyn College of the New Church is a private non-profit institution located in Bryn Athyn, PA, classified as Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Business Administration and Management, General, Elementary Education and Teaching, Biology/Biological Sciences, General. Enrollment is approximately 244 students. Student body composition includes White (57.4%), Black or African American (16.8%), Hispanic or Latino (8.2%). The admission rate is 82.94%. Average SAT scores for admitted students are 1174. The 150%-time completion rate is 67.74%. Approximately 40.29% of students receive Pell Grants. About 33.8% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private Non-profit
Carnegie Classification: Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields
Location
Bryn Athyn, PA 19009-0717
Region: Mid East
Insights and Analysis
Bryn Athyn College of the New Church provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Bryn Athyn College of the New Church located?
Bryn Athyn College of the New Church is located in Bryn Athyn, PA.
What is Bryn Athyn College of the New Church's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at Bryn Athyn College of the New Church is 82.9% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 593 applicants and 440 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does Bryn Athyn College of the New Church cost?
Reported tuition is $28,917 and average net price is $20,586 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $14,406 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Bryn Athyn College of the New Church?
Bryn Athyn College of the New Church reports undergraduate enrollment of about 274 students, White (57.4%), Black or African American (16.8%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Bryn Athyn College of the New Church?
About 33.8% of students at Bryn Athyn College of the New Church are first-generation college students.
What test scores do students need for Bryn Athyn College of the New Church?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, Bryn Athyn College of the New Church reports midpoint SAT about 1174 and midpoint ACT about 28.
What do graduates of Bryn Athyn College of the New Church earn?
Median earnings are $32,083 six years after entry and $40,457 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Bryn Athyn College of the New Church?
The 150%-time completion rate is 67.7% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Bryn Athyn College of the New Church students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $22,250.
Is Bryn Athyn College of the New Church public or private?
Bryn Athyn College of the New Church is a private nonprofit institution located in Bryn Athyn, PA.
Is Bryn Athyn College of the New Church an HBCU?
No. Bryn Athyn College of the New Church is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Bryn Athyn College of the New Church a tribal college?
No. Bryn Athyn College of the New Church is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- Pennsylvania college costs
- Pennsylvania colleges by ROI
- Mid East regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Pennsylvania
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.