Swarthmore College

Swarthmore College Early Decision Results Release Date 2021

Swarthmore College will release their Early Decision results on Tuesday December 14th at 7 pm EST. Share results and connect with other early applicants in the Swarthmore College Community discussion.

Good luck to all early applicants!

Swarthmore College Overview

Swarthmore College is a private, nonprofit school in a suburban setting in Swarthmore, Pennsylvania. Swarthmore College was founded in 1864 and now enrolls around 1,437 students a year, including 1,437 undergrads. Swarthmore College provides on-campus housing for students.

There are many ways for students to get involved at Swarthmore College! Love music or performing? Sing in a chorus or perform with one of Swarthmore College's theater groups.

Interested in journalism or communications? Swarthmore College students can write for the campus newspaper, host a radio show or be a producer for the student-run television channel.

There are no fraternities or sororities at Swarthmore College, so it might be a good choice if you're not interested in Greek life.

Planning to play sports? Swarthmore College has many options for athletes. See them all and learn more about life at Swarthmore College on the Student Life page.

Learn more about life at Swarthmore College on the Student Life page.

Mark your calendar! The final application deadline for Fall 2022 is January 3. Regular decision applicants for Fall 2022 should receive admissions decisions by April 1.

Is Swarthmore College a Good School?

Different people have different ideas about what makes a "good" school. Admissions criteria, acceptance rate and average GPA are good indicators of how selective an institution is, but they don't tell you how happy or successful students are. However, there are a few good ways to get a better sense how satisfied students are and how well a school supports its student body.

Let's take a closer look at to get a clearer idea of what Swarthmore College offers and if it could be the right college for you.

2021 Acceptance Rate for Swarthmore College

The acceptance rate at Swarthmore College is 9%. Out of 11,630 applications received in 2021, 1,054 students were offered admission.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Swarthmore College

Retention is the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. This is a way to get a sense of how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

About 86% of students who start at Swarthmore College return for their second year of college. The average six-year graduation rate for U.S. colleges and universities is 61% for public schools, and 67% for private, non-profit schools.

Job Outlook Swarthmore College Graduates

Job placement statistics for recent graduates can give you a sense of the return on investment a school offers.

Swarthmore College's Endowment

An endowment is the total value of a school's investments, donations, and assets. Endowment is not necessarily an indicator of the quality of a school, but it can give you a sense of how much money a college can afford to invest in expanding programs, improving facilities, and support students. Swarthmore College's endowment was valued at $2.1 billion in 2021, compared to a national average of $905 million.

Tuition and Financial Aid at Swarthmore College

Cost is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need. Swarthmore College meets 100% of the demonstrated financial need for undergraduates. The average financial aid package for a full-time, first-year student is around $56,923 a year.

The average student debt for graduates in the class of 2021 was around $24,099 per student, not including those with no debt. For context, compare this number with the average national debt, which is around $36,000 per borrower.

The 2022-2023 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2021

Some financial aid is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA asap. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! You should never have to pay to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), so be very wary of anyone asking you for money.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at Swarthmore College. Based on this information, how does Swarthmore College sound? Remember, a school that is perfect for one person may not be the right school for another! So ask yourself: Is Swarthmore College a good school for you?

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Where is Swarthmore College Located?

Swarthmore College is located in the suburban setting of Swarthmore, Pennsylvania, less than an hour from 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.

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