Swarthmore College ranked 246th in the United States, 912th in the global 2025 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 81 research topics. Swarthmore College ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 8,423 academic publications and 243,870 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 240 notable alumni.
Swarthmore College ranked 250th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in the United States and 1039th in the World with 5,553 publications made and 166,223 citations received. Main research topics: Philosophy, Political Science, Law, Sociology, History.
Swarthmore College ranked 339th for Computer Science in the United States and 1701st in the World with 3,392 publications made and 111,190 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Neuroscience, Computer Vision, Library and Information science, Cognitive Science.
Swarthmore College ranked 302nd for Physics in the United States and 1811th in the World with 3,133 publications made and 101,693 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Optical Engineering, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Materials Science, Acoustical Engineering.
Swarthmore College ranked 368th for Biology in the United States and 2176th in the World with 2,914 publications made and 108,102 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Genetics, Paleontology, Neuroscience, Botany.
Swarthmore College ranked 345th for Engineering in the United States and 2292nd in the World with 2,829 publications made and 83,094 citations received. Main research topics: Optical Engineering, Materials Science, Acoustical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering.
Swarthmore College ranked 330th for Environmental Science in the United States and 1908th in the World with 2,801 publications made and 84,040 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Geology, Ecology, Paleontology, Oceanography.
Swarthmore College ranked 310th for Psychology in the United States and 1168th in the World with 2,045 publications made and 101,914 citations received. Main research topics: Social Psychology, Neuroscience, Psychiatry, Cognitive Science, Education Majors.
Swarthmore College ranked 363rd for Chemistry in the United States and 2354th in the World with 1,967 publications made and 68,940 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Materials Science, Organic Chemistry, Physical chemistry, Nanotechnology.
Swarthmore College ranked 430th for Medicine in the United States and 2137th in the World with 1,934 publications made and 74,232 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Pathology, Public Health, Anatomy and Physiology, Radiology and Nuclear medicine.
Swarthmore College ranked 233rd for Art & Design in the United States and 851st in the World with 1,510 publications made and 29,333 citations received. Main research topics: Literature, Art History, Fashion Design, Aesthetics, Creative Writing.
Please note that our approach to subject rankings is based on scientific outputs and heavily biased on art-related topics towards institutions with computer science research profiles.
Swarthmore College ranked 365th for Mathematics in the United States and 1873rd in the World with 1,369 publications made and 53,981 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Math Teachers, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Operations Research.
Swarthmore College ranked 396th for Business in the United States and 1877th in the World with 1,194 publications made and 32,910 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Public Policy / Administration, Marketing, Advertising.
Swarthmore College ranked 327th for Economics in the United States and 1318th in the World with 1,175 publications made and 36,454 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Political Economy, International Trade.
