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
14,707
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
RequiredPersonal Statement/Essay
RequiredLetters of Recommendation
RequiredOptional (Considered if Submitted)
High School GPA
OptionalStandardized Test Scores
OptionalEnglish Proficiency Test
OptionalHigh School Class Rank
OptionalWork Experience
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 42% of admitted students submitted SAT scores, with total scores typically ranging from 1,440 to 1,560. Additionally, about 19% of admitted students submitted ACT scores, with composite scores typically ranging from 32 to 35.
SAT Scores
42% of students submitted400
1600
1440 – 1560
200
800
710 – 770
200
800
730 – 790
ACT Scores
19% of students submitted1
36
32 – 35
1
36
34 – 36
1
36
30 – 35
Admission Statistics
14,707 students applied to Swat. Of those, 7% were accepted (1,019 students). Of these 1,019 accepted students, 433 chose to enroll.
14,707
Total Applicants
1,019
Students Admitted
433
Students Enrolled
7%
Acceptance Rate