Swarthmore College Demographics & Diversity Overview

54%
Minority Students
52%
Female Students
15%
International
42
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Swarthmore College has a diverse student body with 54% students of color and 15% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
36.8%(542)
Hispanic
16.6%(244)
African American
10.2%(150)
Asian
20.8%(306)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.5%(7)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(1)
Two or More Races
11.4%(168)
Unknown
3.8%(56)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color54%
Total Enrollment1,713
International Students15%

Cultural Engagement

Swarthmore College offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.

Gender Distribution

Swarthmore College has a gender distribution of 52% female students and 48% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
47.9%(821)
Women
52.1%(892)

Gender Statistics

Men821

48% of total enrollment

Women892

52% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Swarthmore College serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 85% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 1% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
1.4%(23)
18-19
46.3%(761)
20-21
41.9%(689)
22-24
9.9%(162)
25+
0.5%(9)

Age Diversity Insights

85%

Traditional Age (18-21)

1%

Non-Traditional (25+)

0%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Swarthmore College attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 15% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 11% in-state residents, 74% out-of-state students, and 15% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
10.6%(44)
Out-of-State
74.2%(308)
International
15.2%(63)

Regional Representation

In-State44

11% of student body

Out-of-State308

74% of student body

International63

15% of student body

States Represented

42 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

54%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

52%

Female Students

Global Reach

15%

International

Age Diversity

1%

Non-Traditional Age