by our College Data Analytics TeamUse the admissions stats from the recent freshman class to see how you compare at Swarthmore College, located in Swarthmore, PA.
These admission statistics can help you understand the likelihood of being accepted. Compare your SAT and ACT scores to previously accepted students. If your scores are lower than average, you might consider retaking the exam or looking at schools that better fit your scores.
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Selectivity measures how competitive it is to gain admission to a school.
| Open Admissions | No |
| Selectivity of College | Most Selective (<10%) |
| Acceptance Rate | 8% |
| Application Fee | $60 (may be waived) |
Swarthmore College had 13,065 applications. Of those, 975 received admission offers, and 427 decided to attend.
| Applicant Total | 13,065 |
| Accepted | 975 |
| Enrolled | 427 |
| Enrolled Full-Time | 427 |
Admission to Swarthmore College is 7.5%. This level of selectivity means the school is extremely selective and highly competitive. Acceptance rates vary by gender at Swarthmore College: the female acceptance rate is 7% compared to 8% for male applicants.
The enrollment percentage for Swarthmore College is 44%. This shows that 44% of students who were accepted decided to enroll. Female admitted students enroll at 44% compared to 44% for men.
These charts illustrate the male-to-female balance among applicants at Swarthmore College.
| Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|
| Applicants | 5,746 | 7,311 |
| Admitted | 465 | 510 |
| Enrolled | 203 | 224 |
About 39% of applicants to Swarthmore reported SAT scores (168 students).
The middle 50% of admitted students scored SAT Reading and Writing scores between 740 and 770. Math scores were between 750 and 790.
| SAT Section | 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Critical Reading | 740 | 770 |
| Math | 750 | 790 |
| Combined Total | 1490 | 1560 |
Swarthmore got ACT scores from 16% of its admitted class (69 students).
The middle 50% of admitted students earned ACT Composite scores between 33 and 35.
| ACT Section | 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 33 | 35 |
| English | 35 | 36 |
| Mathematics | 31 | 35 |
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