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Swarthmore College

Swarthmore, Pennsylvania

Swarthmore College, situated near Philadelphia, is a top-ranked liberal arts college known for its rigorous academics and commitment to social responsibility. The college offers a unique Honors Program inspired by the Oxbridge tutorial system, promoting in-depth, seminar-style learning. With a student-faculty ratio of 8:1, students receive personalized attention and mentorship. Swarthmore’s picturesque campus and collaborative community provide an ideal environment for intellectual exploration.

Get to know Swarthmore College

1,644
Degree-Seeking Undergraduates
Enrolled female students
52%
 
Enrolled male students
48%
 
Gender Ratio
Full-time students
100%
 
Part-time students
0%
 
Full-time to Part-time Ratio
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Retention rate
Full-time faculty
94%
 
Adjuncts
6%
 
Faculty Ratio
8:1
Student/teacher ratio
$61,992
Full-time tuition cost
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6-year graduation rate
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Acceptance rate

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Engaged Students

ENROLLMENT BY ETHNICITY
Non-U.S. Citizen: 14%
Hispanic/Latine: 15%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic: 9%
White, non-Hispanic: 30%
Native/Indigenous American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic: 0%
Asian, non-Hispanic: 18%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic: 0%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic: 11%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown: 3%

Great Teaching

Vibrant Communities

Successful Outcomes

Admission & Aid

Admission

TEST SCORES
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FRESHMAN PROFILE
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
25th Percentile: 720 | 75th Percentile: 770
SAT Math
25th Percentile: 740 | 75th Percentile: 790
ACT Composite
25th Percentile: 33 | 75th Percentile: 34
ACT Math
25th Percentile: 31 | 75th Percentile: 35
ACT English
25th Percentile: 34 | 75th Percentile: 35

Tuition & Cost

Tuition: $61,992
Fees: $420
Room: $9,578
Board: $9,386

Contact Swarthmore College

Contact Admissions

www.swarthmore.edu/admissions-aid

Campus Location

500 College Avenue
Swarthmore, PA 19081

(610) 328-8000

Find Swarthmore Online

www.swarthmore.edu

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