Swarthmore College

Swarthmore, PA • privateCSS ProfileDIII | Centennial Conference
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Overview

Institution Type
private
Campus Setting
Suburban (Suburb: Large )
Student Population
Undergrad: 1,740 • Total: 1,740
Academic Calendar
Semester
Address
500 College Ave
Swarthmore, PA
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Website
Region
Northeast
Carnegie Classification
Carnegie Code: 31

Student Demographics

Gender Distribution
Male: 834 (47.9%) • Female: 906 (52.1%)
Race/Ethnicity Distribution
Asian 303 17.4%
Black/African American 160 9.2%
Hispanic/Latino 266 15.3%
White 520 29.9%
Two or More Races 190 10.9%
International 245 14.1%

Admissions & Selectivity

Acceptance Rate
6.9%
992 admitted from 14,287 applicants
Standardized Testing Policy
✓ Test Optional
SAT Score Range (25th-75th percentile)
Reading: 720-770
Math: 740-790
Total: 1460-1560
ACT Composite Range (25th-75th percentile)
33-34
Application Types Offered
ED I ED II RD
Application Requirements
Application Fee
$60
Financial Aid Forms
CSS Profile Required
Deadlines
ED I: 11/15/2025
ED II: 01/04/2026
RD: 01/04/2026

Academic Outcomes

6-Year Graduation Rate
94.1%
4-Year Graduation Rate
76.3%
Freshman Retention Rate
97.0%
Student-Faculty Ratio
7.1:1

Cost & Financial Aid

Total Cost of Attendance (2022-23)
$62,752
Tuition + Room & Board + Books
Annual Tuition & Fees (2022-23)
Tuition: $61,992
Room & Board
$760
Average Net Price by Family Income (2022-23)
$0-30,000 $8,580
$30,001-48,000 $5,592
$48,001-75,000 $8,292
$75,001-110,000 $20,977
$110,001+ $47,429
Students Receiving Pell Grants
57%
Average Grant/Scholarship Aid
$17,930

🏈 Athletics

NCAA Division
Division III
Conference
Centennial Conference
Men's Sports (8)
Baseball Basketball Golf Lacrosse Soccer Swimming Tennis Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
Women's Sports (10)
Badminton Basketball Field Hockey Lacrosse Soccer Softball Swimming Tennis Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Volleyball
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