Overview
Student Population
| Location | Swarthmore, Pennsylvania |
| Online | swarthmore.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Large Suburban |
| 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
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Academics
Resources
Outcomes
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
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Rankings
Rankings for Swarthmore College within the 2023 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#37 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#37 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#3 in Best Colleges in Pennsylvania
#3 in Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania
#16 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#2 in Best Value Colleges in Pennsylvania
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1430/1560 |
| ACT | 33/35 |
| Estimated GPA | 3.9 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Jan 1, 2023 |
| Applicant Competition | Extreme |
| Application Fee | $60 |
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Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| 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 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 29% |
| Biology | 11% |
| Foreign Languages | 8% |
| Psychology | 7% |
| English and Literature | 7% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=216287 IPEDS survey data for Swarthmore College.
Current students may use the Swarthmore College GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.