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Swarthmore College
Swarthmore,
PA
•4-Year Private•
Acceptance Rate7%
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About Swarthmore College
Swarthmore College is a private, nonprofit college in the suburb of Swarthmore, Pennsylvania. Swarthmore College was founded in 1864 and enrolls 1,625 undergrads and no graduate students.
Swarthmore College Acceptance Rate 2022
Around 7% of applicants get into Swarthmore College each year. In 2022, 14,707 students applied to Swarthmore College and 1,019 were admitted.
| Swarthmore College Admissions Facts At-A-Glance | |
|---|---|
| Overall Acceptance Rate | 7% |
| Early Decision Acceptance Rate | 19% |
| Early Action Acceptance Rate | EA not offered |
| Test Optional | Yes |
| Applicants Submitting SAT scores | 42% |
Click below to find out more about the admissions requirements and deadlines, student life, academics, majors and more.
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Swarthmore College is located in the town of Swarthmore, Pennsylvania, near Philadelphia.
If you want to see Swarthmore College for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Interstates 476 and 95 to Swarthmore, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Philadelphia International.
You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what Swarthmore College and Swarthmore are like without leaving home.
College Info
Swarthmore College Application Deadline
First-Year Applications are Due
Jan 4
Transfer Applications are Due
Apr 1
The deadline for Fall first-year applications to Swarthmore College is Jan 4.
The deadline for Fall transfer applications to Swarthmore College is Apr 1.
Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs
Swarthmore College is a member of the Coalition for College.
More than an application, the Coalition provides free tools and resources to help students through the college admissions process, beginning as early as 9th grade.
Swarthmore College SAT Scores
Composite SAT Range
1455 - 1540
Math SAT Range
730 - 790
Reading SAT Range
710 - 770
Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score
SAT Score
Estimated Chance
1540 and Above
Good
1455 to 1540
Avg
1455 and Less
Low
SAT Scores Needed to Get Accepted
The median SAT score for Swarthmore College students is 1489. Applicants with SAT scores of 1540 and above have a good chance of being admitted to Swarthmore College, while applicants with SAT scores between 1455 to 1540 have an average chance of admittance, and prospective students with an SAT score below 1455 have a low chance of being offered a spot at Swarthmore College.
Swarthmore College Tuition & Fees
Tuition & Fees
$81,376
In State$81,376
Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$61,992
$61,992
Fees
$420
$420
Housing
$18,964
$18,964
Books
Unknown
Unknown
Student Life
Wondering what life at Swarthmore College is like? There are approximately 1,625 students enrolled at Swarthmore College. 100% percent of students attend school full-time, 12% percent are from PA and 88% percent of students are from other states.
100%
Full TimeUnknown
Part Time12%
In State88%
Out-of-StateData Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved
Quick Facts
Total Enrollment
1,625
Campus Setting
Suburban
Acceptance Rate
7%
Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline
Jan 4
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