2965 College Drive, P.O. Box 717
Bryn Athyn, PA 19009

With a low student to teacher ratio, Bryn Athyn College of the New Church students are ensured an individualized education and the personal attention they need to complete a successful academic career. Since Bryn Athyn College is deeply rooted in the values of the New Church, students can expect to have the opportunities to grow personally and spiritually, and develop a stronger sense of their faith-based commitment. In addition to traditional classroom instruction and lectures, students are offered a variety of experiences out of the classroom as well, completing internships, participating in service projects,

Bryn Athyn College students are academically advanced. Incoming freshman have an average score of 1100 on their SATs and come to this liberal arts College in Pennsylvania to be challenged scholastically, and to be able to grow personally and spiritually in a supportive environment. In addition to a focused graduate program in religious studies, Bryn Athyn College offers an Associate degree program, as well as Bachelor's degree programs in literature, biology, education, history, interdisciplinary studies, and, of course, religion. For students who wish to study in more than one academic area, they can tailor their course of study more specifically to do so under the interdisciplinary studies major.

The Bryn Athyn College of the New Church campus offers the best of two worlds. Just less than 20 miles from Philadelphia, students are afforded the luxury of city life and resources, but also the tranquility of a 130-acre campus nestled in the rural surroundings of the Pocono Mountains and the Huntingdon Valley. When students are not enjoying the easy access to city, they're competing on sports teams, participating in various clubs and organizations, or doing community service.

Founded in 1877, this Christian college in Pennsylvania has a long history of serving as a quality educational institution for the local community of Bryn Athyn, and for students around the nation and world wishing to obtain an education driven by the values of the Church. Bryn Athyn strongly believe that students should be engaged in all aspects of their lives, not just scholastically, and it remains committed to offering a well-rounded education.

Quick Facts:

Cairnwood Mansion, and the Glencairn Museum are located in Bryn Athyn's campus. Both are historic buildings that bring much cultural flare and social activity to the campus.

Bryn Athyn College in Pennsylvania is closely affiliated with the New Church, and offers academic programs of study centered on the Church's values.

This Christian College in Pennsylvania boasts a study abroad and student exchange program that allows students to study in France for a semester.

Enrollment at Bryn Athyn is around 150 students, who come from across the nation and the world.

About 80% of students at Bryn Athyn College of the New Church receive some form of financial aid.

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