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Swarthmore College

Swarthmore, Pennsylvania

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Overview

Student Population
1,651
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Location Swarthmore, Pennsylvania
Online swarthmore.edu
School Type Private 4 Year
Setting Large Suburban
Swarthmore College overview
Size Small
Status Non-profit
On Campus Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad

Located in Swarthmore, Pennsylvania, Swarthmore College is a small four year private college offering undergraduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 13,012 prospective students applied, and 1,013 were granted admission.  Of those admitted 454 enrolled in the school.  1,649 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 2 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2021/2022, excluding room and board, is $55,856 plus fees of $200. Swarthmore is ranked 37 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2023 U.S. Colleges Ranking.

Ratings

10/10
Overall
10/10
Academics
10/10
Resources
9/10
Outcomes
10/10
Value

Swarthmore is rated within the top 9% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 10 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated

Rankings

Rankings for Swarthmore College within the 2023 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

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Getting In

Admission Standards
Exceptional
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SAT 1430/1560
ACT 33/35
Estimated GPA 3.9
Applications Accepted
7.8% 
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Applications Due Jan 1, 2023
Applicant Competition Extreme
Application Fee $60

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition
$55,856
Costs for Swarthmore College
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$735
Other Fees$200
Room and Board $17,150
Budget for Other Expenses$1,852
Total One Year Cost$75,793

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Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years
$65,800 per year
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
95% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular subjects studied by Swarthmore College students
Subject Percent of Class
Social Sciences 29%
Biology 11%
Foreign Languages 8%
Psychology 7%
English and Literature 7%

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