Swarthmore College
Swarthmore College is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Swarthmore, PA. It enrolls about 1,644 students and admits roughly 7% of first-year applicants.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Private nonprofit 4-year |
| Control | private nonprofit |
| Level | 4-year |
| Location | Swarthmore, PA 19081 |
| County | Delaware County |
| Enrollment | 1,644 |
| Acceptance rate | 7% |
| Applicants / admitted | 14,287 / 992 |
| In-state tuition & fees | $62,412 |
| Out-of-state tuition & fees | $62,412 |
| Graduation rate (150%) | 94% |
| Transfer-out rate | — |
| Full-time retention rate | 97% |
| Campus setting | Suburb: Large |
| Size category | 1,000 - 4,999 |
| Highest degree offered | Bachelor's degree |
| SAT middle 50% (EBRW+Math) | 720–770 |
| ACT middle 50% | 33–34 |
| Website | www.swarthmore.edu/ |
| Phone | 6103288000 |
Admissions
About 14,287 students applied and 992 were admitted. Of those admitted, 415 enrolled.
Cost
Tuition and required fees are about $62,412 for full-time first-year students, the same for in-state and out-of-state students, which is typical of private institutions. Room and board are extra.
Outcomes
Of the 392 first-time, full-time students in the 150% cohort, 94% completed their programme within 150% of normal time. That cohort definition matters: part-time students and transfers are not included, so a college that serves many of them can have a low reported rate while still graduating most of its students.
Where it is
Swarthmore College is in Swarthmore, PA, Delaware County. Its coordinates are 39.9052, -75.3543.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at Swarthmore College?
About 7% of first-year applicants are admitted, based on federal IPEDS data for 14,287 applicants.
How much does Swarthmore College cost?
Tuition and required fees are about $62,412 for in-state students, excluding room and board.
How many students attend Swarthmore College?
About 1,644 students are enrolled.