Admissions Overview
The admission process at Swarthmore College has a 7% acceptance rate. The cost to apply is $60. Swarthmore College has test optional requirements that focus on each student's unique potential.
Selectivity
7%
Extremely Selective
Application Volume
14,287
Total Applicants
Enrollment Yield
42%
Students who enroll
Admission Requirements
The admission process at Swarthmore College has a 7% acceptance rate. The cost to apply is $60. Standardized test score requirements may vary. The admissions team at Swarthmore College evaluates each application holistically to assess student potential.
Testing Policy
Test Optional
Students may apply without submitting standardized test scores
Application Cost
$60
Non-refundable application fee
Complete Application Requirements
Required for Admission
High School Transcript
RequiredWork Experience
RequiredOptional (Considered if Submitted)
High School GPA
OptionalStandardized Test Scores
OptionalEnglish Proficiency Test
OptionalPersonal Statement/Essay
OptionalLetters of Recommendation
OptionalHigh School Class Rank
OptionalLegacy Status
OptionalNot Considered for Admission
Other Tests (Wonderlic/WISC)
Not ConsideredNote: Requirements may vary by program or student type. International students may have additional requirements. Contact the admissions office for specific questions about your application.
Test Scores
Test score ranges represent the 25th to 75th percentile of admitted students at Swarthmore College. About 40% of admitted students submitted SAT scores, with total scores typically ranging from 1,460 to 1,560. Additionally, about 14% of admitted students submitted ACT scores, with composite scores typically ranging from 33 to 34.
SAT Scores
40% of students submitted400
1600
1460 – 1560
200
800
720 – 770
200
800
740 – 790
ACT Scores
14% of students submitted1
36
33 – 34
1
36
34 – 35
1
36
31 – 35
Admission Statistics
14,287 students applied to Swat. Of those, 7% were accepted (992 students). Of these 992 accepted students, 415 chose to enroll.
14,287
Total Applicants
992
Students Admitted
415
Students Enrolled
7%
Acceptance Rate