Swarthmore SAT Scores

Average Score and SAT Requirements

Swarthmore College is a test optional school meaning you are not required to submit SAT scores with your application. The position on SAT scores from the school is "considered but not required". If you do elect to submit your SAT scores, the following information is helpful to understand how you compare with other applicants.

Average SAT Score 1495

The average composite SAT score for admitted Swarthmore College freshman is 1495 out of 1600. Swarthmore students have the 25th highest average SAT score in the United States. For perspective, a 1495 is in the 99th percentile of all SAT test takers.

SAT Score Range 1430 to 1560

The middle fifty percent of incoming students have SAT composite scores ranging from 1430 to 1560. The 75th percentile score is 1560 while the 25th percentile score is 1430.

Minimum SAT score requirement

The lowest SAT score accepted is not reported by Swarthmore but we estimate it to be around a 1360 total composite SAT score.

Average SAT Math Score 755

The average score for Swarthmore students on the math portion of the SAT is 755 out of 800. The 25th percentile of students score a 720 and the 75th percentile score 790.

Average SAT Reading Score 740

The 25th and 75th percentile range for SAT reading scores range from 710 to 770 and the average score for Swarthmore College students is 740.

Number of Students Submitting SAT Scores

39 percent of students submit SAT scores with their application to Swarthmore College

Admission Chances by SAT Score

Below are estimated chances of being accepted at Swarthmore College based on SAT score ranges and the overall admission rate of 7.8%. These chances assume you have an average GPA for the school, around 3.9.

Can I get into Swarthmore with a 1560 SAT?

• Score competitiveness Very Good

An SAT score of 1560 or higher is very competitive at Swarthmore and is a better score than three quarters of students who are accepted. While having an above average chance of acceptance, admission is extremely competitive. The estimated chance of being accepted is around 14% or higher.

Can I get into Swarthmore with a 1500 SAT?

• Score competitiveness Above Average

Scores between 1500 to 1550 are above average giving you an advantage over most applicants. While scores in this range are higher than many who apply, admission is extremely competitive. The estimated chance of being accepted is around 8% to 13%.

Can I get into Swarthmore with a 1430 SAT?

• Score competitiveness Below Average

SAT scores between 1430 to 1490 are still in the middle range of accepted students a but a little lower than the average. You can get in and have about a 4% to 8% percent chance of being admitted.

Can I get into Swarthmore with a 1360 SAT?

• Score competitiveness Reach

SAT scores from 1360 to 1420 are on the very low end of the range where students are accepted. Scores in this range are not competitive with most other applicants but you still have a chance. We estimate scores in this range have less than a 4% chance of admission to Swarthmore. SAT scores below 1360 likely fall out of the range where students are regularly accepted.

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Admission chances to Swarthmore College by SAT score

SAT Score	Admission Chances
1600	20%
1590	18%
1580	17%
1570	15%
1560	14%
1550	13%
1540	12%
1530	11%
1520	10%
1510	9%
1500	8%
1490	8%
1480	7%
1470	6%
1460	6%
1450	5%
1440	5%
1430	4%
1420	4%
1410	4%
1400	3%
1390	3%
1380	3%
1370	2%
1360	2%