Lens covers 10 women's colleges, all private. They range from Brenau University (1,029 undergraduates) to Spelman College (3,414). Acceptance rates run from 9% to 88%, and 3 of the 10 admit at least half of applicants.
Women's colleges are identified in federal data (IPEDS).
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The 10 women's colleges
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| College | Location | Undergraduates | Acceptance rate | Tuition & fees (before aid) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barnard College | New York, New York | 3,264 | 9% | $69,888 |
| Brenau University | Gainesville, Georgia | 1,029 | 88% | $34,027 |
| Bryn Mawr College | Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania | 1,359 | 29% | $65,920 |
| Mount Holyoke College | South Hadley, Massachusetts | 2,169 | 36% | $67,018 |
| Mount Saint Mary's University | Los Angeles, California | 1,719 | 73% | $49,564 |
| Scripps College | Claremont, California | 1,113 | 38% | $65,950 |
| Simmons University | Boston, Massachusetts | 1,670 | 70% | $46,874 |
| Smith College | Northampton, Massachusetts | 2,544 | 21% | $65,178 |
| Spelman College | Atlanta, Georgia | 3,414 | 25% | $31,556 |
| Wellesley College | Wellesley, Massachusetts | 2,300 | 14% | $67,176 |
Sources: IPEDS (fall 2024 enrollment and admissions); College Scorecard (published tuition and fees before aid, about 2023–24). You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.
FAQ
Which women's colleges admit at least half of applicants? 3 of the 10: Brenau University, Mount Saint Mary's University, Simmons University (fall 2024).
What are the largest and smallest women's colleges? Spelman College is the largest, with 3,414 undergraduates, and Brenau University is the smallest, with 1,029 (fall 2024).
Where these numbers come from
Lens covers the 850 four-year public and private nonprofit colleges that receive the most applications, so some smaller colleges are not listed. Enrollment, acceptance rates and degrees come from IPEDS (U.S. Department of Education, fall 2024); published prices from the College Scorecard. Each college's page lists its own sources. See the data behind Lens.