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Swarthmore College

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$20,715Avg. Net Price
94%Grad Rate
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Swarthmore College Stats

Enrollment Deposit
Student Population
Admissions
Location
About
Cost
Demographics
Outcomes

Enrollment Deposit

How much is Swat's enrollment deposit?

Swarthmore College requires a deposit of $250 to confirm your enrollment.



National Rank

50.70%

Swarthmore College is in the top 50.70% of colleges in the country for deposit cost. Nationally, 23.16% of colleges do not require a deposit.

State Rank

48.00%

Swarthmore College is in the top 48.00% of colleges in the state of Pennsylvania for deposit cost. 5.50% of colleges in the state do not require a deposit.

Type Rank

43.90%

Swarthmore College is in the top 43.90% of Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above colleges for deposit cost. 14.62% of private colleges do not require a deposit.

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Student Population

Swarthmore College educates a diverse community of 1,713 students, with 1,713 pursuing undergraduate degrees and engaged in advanced graduate studies.


Total Enrollment

1,713


Total Undergraduates

1,713


Full-Time vs Part-Time

100% Full-Time

0% Part-Time

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Admissions

The admission process at Swarthmore College has a 7% acceptance rate. The cost to apply is $60. Swarthmore College has test required that focus on each student's unique potential. The average SAT score is 1530 and the average ACT score is 34.


Acceptance Rate

7%


Application Fee

$60


SAT

Students submitting SAT

40%

Total Score

400

1600

14601560

Reading and Writing

200

800

720770

Math

200

800

740790

ACT

Students submitting ACT

14%

Composite Score

0

36

3334

English

0

36

3435

Math

0

36

3135

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Location

Located in Swarthmore, PA, Swarthmore College offers students a suburban experience with all the advantages of proximity to urban amenities.


City

Swarthmore


County

Delaware County


State

Pennsylvania


Country

United States


Urbanization

Suburb: Large

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About

Swarthmore College features a student-focused approach with a 8 : 1 student-faculty ratio, False values, and competitive NAIA athletic programs that enhance the college experience.


Student-to-Faculty Ratio

8 : 1


Religious Affiliation

False


Division in Athletics

NAIA


Sector

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above


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Cost

Swarthmore College makes education accessible, offering an average net price of $20,715 with 60% of students receiving financial assistance including 20% benefiting from Pell Grants.


Average Net Price

$20,715


Received Aid

60%


Pell Recipients

20%


Tuition

$30,996 In-State

$30,996 Out-of-State

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Demographics

The Swarthmore College student body represents diverse backgrounds and experiences, with 11% in-state students and a balanced age distribution across traditional and non-traditional learners.


Gender
Men
821 (48%)
Women
892 (52%)

Undergraduate Ages
Under 18
23 (1%)
18-19
761 (46%)
20-21
689 (42%)
22-24
162 (10%)
Over 25
9 (1%)

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Outcomes

Swarthmore College prioritizes student success, demonstrated by a 94% graduation rate and the achievements of alumni who make meaningful contributions in their communities and careers.


Graduation Rate

94%

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