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Recruiting information

First and foremost, Swarthmore College values academic achievement. Below you will find the Class of 2022 facts and statistics.

  • Total applicants- 10,749
  • Number admitted- 1,106
  • Percent admitted- 9%
  • SAT - Middle 50%
    • Critical Reading 690-760
    • Math 710-790
  • ACT - Middle 50%
    • Composite 31-35

In addition to academic prowess, we value well-rounded individuals who are driven to excel in the classroom and the pool. There are a variety of characteristics and qualities our staff, and admissions department, value when building a relationship with prospective student-athletes. 

Small 4-year, highly residential (confers bachelors degrees, FTE enrollment 1,000 to 2,999, at least 50 percent of degree-seeking undergraduates live on campus and at least 80 percent attend full time).
  • 4 years
    Education duration
  • Suburban
    School setting
  • Private
    School type
  • Small
    School size

Cost & Financial aid

Average annual cost

Cost includes tuition, living costs, books and supplies, and fees minus the average grants and scholarships for federal financial aid recipients.

$20,780

By family income

Depending on the federal, state, or institutional grant aid available, students in your income bracket may pay more or less than the overall average costs.

Family income Average cost
$0–$30,000 $10,638
$30,001–$48,000 $11,885
$48,001–$75,000 $11,560
$75,001–$110,000 $20,167
$110,001+ $46,875

Students receiving federal loans

At some schools where few students borrow federal loans, the typical undergraduate may leave school with $0 in debt.

Graduation & Retention

Graduation rate

Students who return
after their first year

Out of 807 students…

Graduated 95%
Transferred 4%
Withdrew 1%

Outcomes

Median total debt after graduation

Total debt after graduation depends on field of study for undergraduate borrowers who complete college.

Repayment rate

Paid in full 37%
Making progress 34%
Deferment 13%
Not making progress 8%

Typical earnings salary after completing field of study

Data Not Available

Student body

Student admissions

Student population 1,643
Undergraduate enrollment 1,643
Graduate enrollment –

Full-time

24 and under

Race/Ethnicity

White 33%
Asian 17%
Non-resident alien 16%
Hispanic 14%
Two or more races 9%

Admissions

Admission rate

ACT

ACT Combined

SAT

Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
Math

Programs/Majors

Field of study Graduates
Economics 84
Computer and Information Sciences 65
Biology 39
Political Science and Government 39
Mathematics 35
Research and Experimental Psychology 33
Engineering 24
Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution 23
Natural Resources Conservation and Research 18
Education 17
History 16
Fine and Studio Arts 15
Sociology and Anthropology 14
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics 11
English Language and Literature 11
Neurobiology and Neurosciences 11
Cognitive Science 10
Philosophy 10
Physics 10
Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services 9
Chemistry 8
Music 8
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology 7
Religion/Religious Studies 7
Social Sciences 6
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft 6
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies 5
Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics 5
Astronomy and Astrophysics 5
Film/Video and Photographic Arts 5
Area Studies 3
East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics 3
Classical and Ancient Studies 2
Dance 2
Education 1
Philosophy and Religious Studies 1
Urban Studies/Affairs 1
Field of study Median earnings
Mathematics $125,015
Computer and Information Sciences $94,408
Economics $81,702
Education $47,260
Psychology $43,426
Political Science and Government $39,369
Biology $25,194
Field of study Median debt
Economics $19,500
Info: Department of Education