Swarthmore College Demographics & Diversity Overview

54%
Minority Students
51%
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%(514)
Hispanic
16.7%(234)
African American
10.4%(146)
Asian
20.5%(287)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.5%(7)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(1)
Two or More Races
11.3%(158)
Unknown
3.6%(51)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color54%
Total Enrollment1,625
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 51% female students and 49% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
48.6%(790)
Women
51.4%(835)

Gender Statistics

Men790

49% of total enrollment

Women835

51% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Swarthmore College serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 0% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 0% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Age Diversity Insights

0%

Traditional Age (18-21)

0%

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 10% in-state residents, 75% out-of-state students, and 15% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
10.2%(44)
Out-of-State
75.3%(326)
International
14.5%(63)

Regional Representation

In-State44

10% of student body

Out-of-State326

75% 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

51%

Female Students

Global Reach

15%

International

Age Diversity

0%

Non-Traditional Age