Swarthmore College — Profile, Admissions, Costs & Programs

6.9%

Acceptance Rate

1,627

Undergrads

$18,686

Net Price / Year

94.1%

Grad Rate

N/A

Median Earnings (10yr)

About Swarthmore College

Swarthmore College is a private non-profit 4-year institution located in Swarthmore, PA. The school enrolls approximately 1,623 students. With an acceptance rate of 6.9%, it is highly selective.

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Enrollment

Total Students 1,623

Men 776

Women 847

Quick Stats

Pell Grant Recipients 20.0%

Retention Rate (FT, 2024) 94%

3-yr Loan Default Rate 0.0%

Accreditations

Middle States Commission on Higher Education

Admissions Data

6.9%

Acceptance Rate

13,065

Applications

427

Enrolled

Test Score Ranges (25th–75th percentile)

SAT Evidence-Based Reading & Writing

740

770

SAT Math

750

790

ACT Composite

Admissions Trend

Year	Applications	Admitted	Enrolled	Admit Rate
2024	13,065	975	427	7.5%
2022	14,707	1,019	433	6.9%
2020	11,630	1,054	374	9.1%
2018	10,749	1,020	414	9.5%
2016	7,717	988	415	12.8%

Costs & Financial Aid

$18,686

Average Net Price / Year

After grants and scholarships

20.0%

Pell Grant Recipients

N/A

Median Student Debt

Outcomes & Career Data

N/A

Median Earnings (10yr)

94.1%

Graduation Rate

N/A

3-yr Loan Repayment Rate

Programs Offered

37 programs · bachelor's degrees · sorted by completers

Major	Completers/yr	Median Earnings	Median Debt
Economics.	84	N/A	N/A
Computer and Information Sciences, General.	65	N/A	N/A
Biology, General.	39	N/A	N/A
Political Science and Government.	39	N/A	N/A
Mathematics.	35	N/A	N/A
Research and Experimental Psychology.	33	N/A	N/A
Engineering, General.	24	N/A	N/A
Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution.	23	N/A	N/A
Natural Resources Conservation and Research.	18	N/A	N/A
Education, Other.	17	N/A	N/A
History.	16	N/A	N/A
Fine and Studio Arts.	15	N/A	N/A
Sociology and Anthropology.	14	N/A	N/A
English Language and Literature, General.	11	N/A	N/A
Neurobiology and Neurosciences.	11	N/A	N/A
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.	11	N/A	N/A
Physics.	10	N/A	N/A
Cognitive Science.	10	N/A	N/A
Philosophy.	10	N/A	N/A
Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services.	9	N/A	N/A
Chemistry.	8	N/A	N/A
Music.	8	N/A	N/A
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology.	7	N/A	N/A
Religion/Religious Studies.	7	N/A	N/A
Social Sciences, Other.	6	N/A	N/A
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft.	6	N/A	N/A
Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.	5	N/A	N/A
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies.	5	N/A	N/A
Film/Video and Photographic Arts.	5	N/A	N/A
Astronomy and Astrophysics.	5	N/A	N/A
Area Studies.	3	N/A	N/A
East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.	3	N/A	N/A
Dance.	2	N/A	N/A
Classical and Ancient Studies.	2	N/A	N/A
Urban Studies/Affairs.	1	N/A	N/A
Education, General.	1	N/A	N/A
Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other.	1	N/A	N/A

Athletics Program

$4,958,744

Total Athletics Expenses

$5,502,764

Total Athletics Revenue

447

Total Student Athletes

Sport	Gender	Participants	Expenses	Revenues	Head Coach Salary
Lacrosse	Coed	76	$588,529	$654,802	N/A
Soccer	Coed	58	$495,419	$642,922	N/A
Basketball	Coed	31	$479,528	$668,832	N/A
Tennis	Coed	33	$316,259	$444,352	N/A
Swimming	Coed	62	$275,752	$374,230	N/A
Volleyball	Women	17	$215,996	$232,228	N/A
Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	Coed	111	$206,370	$265,788	N/A
Baseball	Men	39	$188,111	$202,844	N/A
Field Hockey	Women	22	$154,552	$192,038	N/A
Golf	Men	10	$141,758	$166,329	N/A
Softball	Women	17	$137,393	$152,867	N/A
Badminton	Women	9	$2,629	$4,409	N/A

Campus Safety (Clery Act)

Reported criminal offenses per federal Clery Act disclosure requirements, 2021-2023.

Offense Type	Total Reported
Burglary	43
Rape	26
Fondling	11
Arson	8
Motor Vehicle Theft	8
Aggravated Assault	1