Bryn Athyn College of the New Church is located in Bryn Athyn, Pennsylvania. Here is a detailed introduction to the college:

History

The school was founded in 1877 and was originally named Academy of the New Church College. It was renamed in 1997.

Its development is closely related to the New Jerusalem Church. In 1890, after receiving donations from John Pitcairn and others, the college expanded from a seminary to a high school and a two-year college. It became a four-year college in 1914 and began to award Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degrees in 1922.

School size

The college covers an area of ​​130 acres, with a beautiful campus environment, pleasant natural scenery, open undeveloped land, and the nearby Pennypack Ecological Restoration Trust Fund has added an 8-mile-long nature trail to the campus.

In the fall of 2022, the college has a total of 272 undergraduates and 8 graduate students, with a total enrollment of 280.

Educational resources

Faculty: The college has 64 Academic staff are able to provide high-quality teaching and guidance to students.

Teaching facilities: The campus is equipped with modern facilities such as the Performing Arts Center, Fine Arts Center, ice rink, cafe and social center, as well as some historic buildings such as the Glencairn Museum, Bryn Assin Cathedral and Cairnwood Manor.

Major settings

The college offers 12 undergraduate majors, covering business management, early childhood special education, biology, psychology, social sciences and other fields, among which business management majors account for the highest proportion of graduates, at 18%.

The college also offers religious courses and religious majors, emphasizing the application of truth to life practice and encouraging students to connect spiritual beliefs with learning and daily life.

Teaching features

Adopting a three-semester system: Unlike the traditional semester system, the three-semester system gives students more opportunities to learn professional knowledge in depth and speed up their learning progress, while also providing students with more flexibility and choice space.

Focus on practical learning: The college's courses emphasize the accumulation of practical experience. Through experiments, internships, projects and other methods, students can apply theoretical knowledge to practice and improve their problem-solving ability and comprehensive quality.

Campus life

Student organizations and activities: The college has 13 More than 100 student activities, including various societies, clubs and organizations, such as academic societies, art groups, sports clubs, etc., to meet students' different interests and development needs.

Sports: The college is a member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) at the third level and participates in the Colonial State Athletic Conference (CSAC). Its Lions team excels in basketball and other events.

School ranking

Tied for 174th in the 2024 American Liberal Arts College Rankings and tied for 101st among the best performers in social mobility.

Study abroad costs

Tuition for the 2023-2024 academic year is $28,669, and room and board is $13,776.