Swarthmore College
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$54,256
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About Swarthmore College
Swarthmore College is a small private college located on a suburban campus in Swarthmore, Pennsylvania. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,437, and admissions are extremely selective, with an acceptance rate of 9%. The college offers 90 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 97%, and a student-faculty ratio of 7:1. Tuition and fees for students are $54,256.
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Admissions Breakdown
Acceptance Rate Insight
This school has a highly selective acceptance rate.
This school is very selective about its students. Selective schools welcome 1-14% of all applicants.
This school has a highly selective acceptance rate.
This school is very selective about its students. Selective schools welcome 1-14% of all applicants.
9% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.
Retention Rate Insight
86% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.
Graduation Rate Insight
Students graduate from this school at a higher rate than other schools.
This is typically an indication of a school's quality and means most students finish their degree in a timely manner.
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Students graduate from this school at a higher rate than other schools.
This is typically an indication of a school's quality and means most students finish their degree in a timely manner.
Learn more about how we determine school awards97% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.
Application Considerations
Test scores Required
High school transcript Required
High school rank Considered (not required)
Letter of recommendation Required
High school GPA Considered (not required)
Open admission No
Completion of college prep program Recommended
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Recommended
Transfer Credit Policy
Dual enrollment Implied no
Credit for qualified life experience* Implied no
Advance placement (AP) credits Yes
*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.
SAT & ACT
Students who attend this school typically have higher standardized test scores than students at other schools.
While test scores can be an important aspect of college applications, schools determine admission based on several factors, and these test scores are only a suggested range.
Learn more about how we determine school awardsACT 25th-75th Percentile 31-34
SAT 25th-75th Percentile 1395-1540
Learning Environment
Student Body Stats
This school has a student body of fewer than 5,000 students.
Learn more about how we determine school awardsThe student-to-faculty ratio at this school is lower than other schools.
This means there are more faculty for each student, which can create an opportunity for more individualized attention and support in your studies.
Learn more about how we determine school awards1k
Students enrolled
100%
Online student enrollment
7:1
Student to faculty ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
Demographics
White
33%
Asian
18%
Non-U.S. Citizen
15%
Hispanic
13%
Two or more races
9%
Black
8%
Unknown
4%
American Indian/Alaska Native
0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
Female student population
51%
Socio-economic diversity
20% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
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Financial Breakdown
Students Receiving Aid
Federal Grant Aid
41%
State Grant Aid
5%
Institution Grant Aid
57%
Pell Grant
20%
Average Aid Awarded
Financial Outlook
$20k
Average student debt after graduation
$45k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
Varsity Athletic Teams
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Degrees Awarded by Program
Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies
BA
MA
DOC
African-American/Black Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Women's Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Asian Studies/Civilization
BA
MA
DOC
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Neuroscience
BA
MA
DOC
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Biochemistry
BA
MA
DOC
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
BA
MA
DOC
Computer and Information Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Education
BA
MA
DOC
Education, General
BA
MA
DOC
Education, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Engineering, General
BA
MA
DOC
English Language And Literature/Letters
BA
MA
DOC
English Language and Literature, General
BA
MA
DOC
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
BA
MA
DOC
Chinese Language and Literature
BA
MA
DOC
Linguistics
BA
MA
DOC
French Language and Literature
BA
MA
DOC
Spanish Language and Literature
BA
MA
DOC
Ancient/Classical Greek Language and Literature
BA
MA
DOC
History
BA
MA
DOC
History, Other
BA
MA
DOC
History, General
BA
MA
DOC
Mathematics And Statistics
BA
MA
DOC
Mathematics, General
BA
MA
DOC
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Cognitive Science
BA
MA
DOC
Classical, Ancient Mediterranean and Near Eastern Studies and Archaeology
BA
MA
DOC
Medieval and Renaissance Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution
BA
MA
DOC
Natural Resources And Conservation
BA
MA
DOC
Environmental Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Philosophy And Religious Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Islamic Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Religion/Religious Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Philosophy
BA
MA
DOC
Physical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Chemistry, General
BA
MA
DOC
Physics, General
BA
MA
DOC
Astrophysics
BA
MA
DOC
Psychology
BA
MA
DOC
Research and Experimental Psychology, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Social Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Sociology and Anthropology
BA
MA
DOC
Social Sciences, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Political Science and Government, General
BA
MA
DOC
Economics, General
BA
MA
DOC
Visual And Performing Arts
BA
MA
DOC
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
BA
MA
DOC
Film/Video and Photographic Arts, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Fine/Studio Arts, General
BA
MA
DOC
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
BA
MA
DOC
Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Music, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Visual and Performing Arts, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Dance, General
BA
MA
DOC
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