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FOUNDED 1877 · BRYN ATHYN, PENNSYLVANIA

Become who you want to be.

A rigorous education. A supportive community. A distinctive spiritual environment. Discover a place where your faith, your learning and your future come together.

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Supportive Academics

Small classes and professors who know your name — average class size of 14.

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Hands-on Learning

100% of students participate in experiential learning.

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Beautiful Campus

Explore and grow on a 130-acre campus in the Philadelphia suburbs.

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Warm Community

The life of a Lion — classmates and faculty who genuinely care.

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Spiritual Curiosity

A New Church approach that welcomes all faiths and curious thinkers.

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Meaningful Lives

We help students live fulfilling lives — not only land the next job.

Bryn Athyn Cathedral on the college campus
Bryn Athyn Cathedral
Gothic landmark · Campus heart

About Bryn Athyn

Welcome to Bryn Athyn College

Since 1877, Bryn Athyn College has helped students connect more deeply with their studies, their spirituality, and one another — intentionally small, proudly personal.

Since 1877, Bryn Athyn College of the New Church has been providing students with ways to connect more deeply with their studies, their spirituality, and one another.

Beyond securing that post-grad job, we help our students live more fulfilling lives. We are intentionally and proudly small, with an average class size of 14, while our beautiful 130-acre campus in the Philadelphia suburbs gives students room to explore and develop as people.

We welcome all faiths and seek curious thinkers who ask questions and are interested in deepening their spirituality — with a simple goal to do good.

Bryn Athyn College

Founded 1877 · Bryn Athyn, Pennsylvania

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Our Programmes

Discover Our Programmes

Biology, education, psychology, business and more — explore undergraduate and graduate pathways.

Graduate

Graduate Studies

Continue your academic journey with graduate programmes designed for deeper scholarship.

Hybrid · Varies

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Undergraduate

Undergraduate Liberal Arts

A broad liberal arts foundation with room to explore majors and minors.

On campus · 4 years

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Undergraduate

Business

Build practical business skills with ethics, leadership and real-world projects.

On campus · 4 years

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Undergraduate

Psychology

Understand people, behaviour and wellbeing in a close-knit academic community.

On campus · 4 years

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Undergraduate

Education

Prepare to teach and mentor in classrooms shaped by care, curiosity and purpose.

On campus · 4 years

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Undergraduate

Biology

Hands-on study of living systems in a supportive laboratory and field environment.

On campus · 4 years

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A Legacy of Excellence and Impact

8:1
Student to faculty ratio
12
Average on-campus class size
1877
Founded
Glencairn Museum on the Bryn Athyn campus
Glencairn Museum
Historic campus landmark

Why Choose Bryn Athyn

Connect more deeply for life.

8:1 Student–Faculty Ratio

Learn directly from accomplished scholars in a close community.

Average Class Size of 12–14

Room to ask questions, practise and be known.

94% Receive Financial Aid

Support that helps students access a Bryn Athyn education.

100% Experiential Learning

Every student participates in hands-on, real-world learning.

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Bryn Athyn Learning Center

Your complete academic and professional journey in one place.

The Learning Center is the student side of Bryn Athyn — same navy, gold and academic standard — for programmes, progress, examinations, results, certificates, payments and membership.

  • Dashboard
  • My Programme
  • Courses
  • Progress
  • Assignments
  • Examinations
  • Results
  • Certificates
  • Payments
  • Membership

Bryn Athyn Learning Center

Student Dashboard

Live portal

Dashboard → Programme → Courses → Assignments → Examinations → Results → Certificates → Payments → Membership

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Admissions

Start Your Journey With Bryn Athyn

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Explore Programmes

Biology, education, psychology, business and liberal arts pathways.

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Apply Online

Create your account, complete your application and request information.

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Visit & Begin

Tour campus or join virtually — then open the Learning Center when you are ready.

Our Leadership

What Bryn Athyn delivers

People, place and purpose — the hallmarks of life as a Lion at Bryn Athyn.

Our People

Our People

The life of a Lion

Warm, welcoming community

Our Place

Our Place

130-acre campus

Philadelphia suburbs

Our Purpose

Our Purpose

Make an impact

Meaningful, rewarding lives

Academics

Academics

Hands-on learning

Average class size of 14

Campus Life

Campus Life

Clubs & residence

Spiritual & student life

Latest News

From Bryn Athyn

Campus Life · 20 Oct 2026

Tools for Life 2026: a week of learning, growth and adventure

Summer camp wrapped an incredible week of learning, growth and adventure on campus.

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Academics · 12 Oct 2026

Bryn Athyn College’s 149th Commencement

Celebrating graduates who connected more deeply with their studies, spirituality and community.

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Community · 4 Oct 2026

School spirit, now at your fingertips

The Bryn Athyn College online store brings campus spirit to doorsteps everywhere.

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Certificate Verification

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Alumni & Community

Join the Bryn Athyn community

Prospective Student

Explore Bryn Athyn and prepare your application.

Current Student

Access Learning Center tools for courses, exams and campus resources.

Alumni

Stay connected with lifelong learning, events and the alumni network.

Lifelong Learning

Continue growing with Bryn Athyn beyond the degree pathway.

Find us

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Campus address

2945 College Drive, Bryn Athyn, PA 19009

Bryn Athyn College · 14 miles north of Center City Philadelphia

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Ready to become who you want to be?

Connect more deeply with your studies, your spirituality, and one another.