Swarthmore College: Ranking & Review
| Swarthmore rank | United States rank | World rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 210 | 602 Top 4% |
Swarthmore College Acceptance rate and Admissions statistics
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 11% | 13% | 9% |
| Applicants | 9,382 | 3,908 | 5,474 |
| Admissions | 1,004 | 489 | 515 |
| Enrolled undergraduates | 392 | 194 | 198 |
| Enrolled total (including graduate students) | 1,577 | 782 | 795 |
Male-Female Ratio
Enrollment by race or ethnicity
Typical SAT scores
| Number of students submitting SAT scores | 226 |
|---|---|
| Percent of students submitting SAT scores | 58% |
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | |
| Math |
Typical ACT scores
| Number of students submitting ACT scores | 234 |
|---|---|
| Percent of students submitting ACT scores | 60% |
| ACT Composite | |
| ACT English | |
| ACT Math |
Admission requirements
Application fee for undergraduates - $60.
| Secondary school GPA | Considered but not required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of the college-preparatory program | Recommended |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Admission test scores | Required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | Neither required nor recommended |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Recommended |
Swarthmore College Tuition
| Total cost for students living | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| On-campus | $68,846 | $68,846 |
| The total cost includes tuition and fees, books, supplies, on-campus room and board payment of $14,952 and other expenses per full academic year. | ||
Swarthmore College provides on-campus housing with total dormitory capacity of 1,560 students.
| In-state | Out-of-state | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition for Full-time undergraduates | $50,424 | $50,424 |
| Fees for full-time undergraduates | $398 | $398 |
| Per credit hour charge for part-time undergraduates | $1,575 | $1,575 |
Programs and Degrees
| Programs | Bachelor's | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 82 | 82 |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | 54 | 54 |
| Engineering | 35 | 35 |
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 35 | 35 |
| Psychology | 31 | 31 |
| Mathematics and Statistics | 26 | 26 |
| Physical Sciences | 25 | 25 |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 24 | 24 |
| Education | 21 | 21 |
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 16 | 16 |
| History | 9 | 9 |
| Multi & Interdisciplinary Studies | 8 | 8 |
| English Language and Literature & Letters | 8 | 8 |
| Philosophy and Religious Studies | 6 | 6 |
| Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies | 5 | 5 |
| Natural Resources and Conservation | 2 | 2 |
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | ||
| Grand Total | 387 | 387 |
A total of 387 4-year bachelor's degrees conferred across undergraduate programs at Swarthmore College.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 94% | 93% | 95% |
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General info
| Alternative names | Swat |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1864 |
| Motto | Mind the Light |
| Religious affiliation | Not applicable |
| Colors | garnet, gray |
| Academic Calendar | Semester |
| Total FTE staff | 898 |
| Instructional FTE | 233 |
| Sector of institution | Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above |
| Control of institution | Private not-for-profit |
| Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus |
Location and Contacts
| Official Website | www.swarthmore.edu |
|---|---|
| Address | 500 College Ave Swarthmore, Pennsylvania, 19081 United States |
| Urbanization level | Suburb: Large |
| City population | 2,500 - 10,000 |
| Phone | 6103288000 |
| Fax | +1 (610) 328 8547 |