Bryn Athyn College | Connect more deeply for life Get to know Bryn Athyn. Schedule your campus visit. TOUR Biology, education, psychology, business, and so much more. Lions learn in a supportive, hands-on academic environment. EXPLORE PROGRAMS "I get to change people’s lives while learning along the way." READ ROY'S STORY Questions about the FAFSA? Our team of experts are ready to help you with the updated form. financial aid WELCOME TO BRYN ATHYN Since 1877, Bryn Athyn College has been providing our 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 our students room to explore and develop as people. ABOUT BRYN ATHYN OUR PEOPLE The Life of a Lion When you’re a student at Bryn Athyn, you’ll notice classmates, professors, faculty, and even our president will frequently ask how you’re doing. The unique twist? They’re genuinely interested in how you’re doing. It’s a hallmark of our warm, welcoming community that is truly interested in helping our students succeed. Those professors are not just friendly–they’re deeply accomplished scholars, with impressive degrees, experiences, and resumes. Best of all? With an average class size of 14, you’ll have plenty of opportunities to learn directly from them. More Information OUR PLACE Location. Location. Location. Beautiful. Spacious. Immaculate. There’s a positive description for every one of the 130 acres on campus. While buildings like the Bryn Athyn Cathedral have history and jaw-dropping craftsmanship from a different era, we also have new buildings that meet the needs of today’s students. Here, you can walk from a 100-year-old Gothic cathedral to a year-old state-of-the-art video gaming room. Our campus borders the quaint town of Bryn Athyn, which is just 14 miles north of Center City, Philadelphia, giving students the best of many worlds. Schedule a visit OUR PURPOSE Make an Impact Quite simply, we want our students to live rewarding, meaningful lives. That’s obviously a large goal, but it’s truly in our DNA. Since our founding, we have been dedicated to a New Church approach to education and life. We welcome all faiths and seek curious thinkers who ask questions and are interested in deepening their spirituality. No judgement. No attempts to convert. Simply a goal to “do good.” Learn more about Swedenborgian theology from our friends at OffTheLeftEye and the New Church. Mission Some Numbers From A School That Never Treats Our Students Like One. 8:1 Student to Faculty Ratio 12 Average On-Campus Class Size 92% Receive Financial Aid 100% Students Participate in Experiential Learning Information taken from NCES College Navigator Applying online to BAC is easy! GET STARTED NOW Take a Campus Tour See for yourself how beautiful and friendly our campus is. Schedule a Visit Virtual Tour College News Conversations with the Bishop: Assistant Bishop David Lindrooth interviews President Sean Connelly Assistant Bishop David Lindrooth and Bryn Athyn College President Sean Connelly discuss spirituality and the future of... Welcome New Winter Term Faculty An introduction to 4 new adjunct professors at BACNC Academic Anniversaries and Alumni Awards 2025 A summary of Academic and Alumni Awards from Charter Day, October 11, 2025 View More News Connect more deeply for life. By using this website, you agree to our I agree.