Swarthmore College
Swarthmore, PA · private nonprofit · 1,613 undergraduates
Swarthmore College is a private nonprofit university in Swarthmore, PA with highly selective admissions, admitting about 7% of applicants. Below are the numbers families weigh most — how selective it is, the scores admitted students bring, what it actually costs after aid, and how many students go on to graduate.
Acceptance rate
7%
SAT (middle 50%)
1490–1560
ACT (middle 50%)
33–35
Avg net price
$23,149/yr
sticker $84,103
Graduation rate
92%
within 6 years
Undergraduates
1,613
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What is Swarthmore College's acceptance rate?
Swarthmore College has an acceptance rate of about 7%, based on the latest U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard data.
What SAT score do you need for Swarthmore College?
The middle 50% of admitted students at Swarthmore College scored between 1490–1560 on the SAT (ACT 33–35).
How much does Swarthmore College cost?
Families pay an average net price of about $23,149 per year at Swarthmore College after financial aid, versus a published cost of $84,103.
What is the graduation rate at Swarthmore College?
About 92% of students at Swarthmore College graduate within six years.
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Figures from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard. Admission chance estimates are advisory, based on published data and your academics, and are not a guarantee of admission.