Swarthmore College ranked 252nd in the United States, 949th in the global 2026 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 80 research topics. Swarthmore College ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 8,536 academic publications and 253,265 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 252 notable alumni.
Swarthmore College ranked 256th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in the United States and 1086th in the World with 5,598 publications made and 172,455 citations received. Main research topics: Philosophy, Political Science, Law, Sociology, History.
Swarthmore College ranked 343rd for Computer Science in the United States and 1750th in the World with 3,432 publications made and 115,616 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Neuroscience, Computer Vision, Library and Information science, Cognitive Science.
Swarthmore College ranked 303rd for Physics in the United States and 1863rd in the World with 3,167 publications made and 105,352 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Optical Engineering, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Materials Science, Acoustical Engineering.
Swarthmore College ranked 371st for Biology in the United States and 2233rd in the World with 2,983 publications made and 112,908 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Genetics, Paleontology, Neuroscience, Botany.
Swarthmore College ranked 347th for Engineering in the United States and 2340th in the World with 2,863 publications made and 86,080 citations received. Main research topics: Optical Engineering, Materials Science, Acoustical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering.
Swarthmore College ranked 337th for Environmental Science in the United States and 1978th in the World with 2,834 publications made and 87,600 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Geology, Ecology, Paleontology, Oceanography.
Swarthmore College ranked 312th for Psychology in the United States and 1209th in the World with 2,081 publications made and 106,032 citations received. Main research topics: Social Psychology, Neuroscience, Psychiatry, Cognitive Science, Education Majors.
Swarthmore College ranked 363rd for Chemistry in the United States and 2397th in the World with 1,994 publications made and 71,434 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Materials Science, Organic Chemistry, Physical chemistry, Nanotechnology.
Swarthmore College ranked 432nd for Medicine in the United States and 2194th in the World with 1,975 publications made and 76,999 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Pathology, Public Health, Anatomy and Physiology, Radiology and Nuclear medicine.
Swarthmore College ranked 239th for Art & Design in the United States and 880th in the World with 1,517 publications made and 29,870 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 1911th in the World with 1,389 publications made and 56,263 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Math Teachers, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Operations Research.
Swarthmore College ranked 403rd for Business in the United States and 1933rd in the World with 1,206 publications made and 34,200 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Public Policy / Administration, Marketing, Advertising.
Swarthmore College ranked 326th for Economics in the United States and 1352nd in the World with 1,182 publications made and 37,871 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Political Economy, International Trade.
