Swarthmore College
- 4 Year
- SWARTHMORE, PA
College
Swarthmore College
- 4 Year
- SWARTHMORE, PA
- Rating 3.61 out of 5 417 reviews
Report Card
- Academicsgrade A+
- Valuegrade A+
- Diversitygrade A+
- Campusgrade B minus
- Athleticsgrade B minus
- Party Scenegrade C+
- Professorsgrade A+
- Locationgrade B minus
- Dormsgrade B
- Campus Foodgrade C+
- Student Lifegrade B+
- Safetygrade B minus
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Athletic Division
NCAA Division III (without football)
Athletic Conference
Centennial Conference
Swarthmore College Rankings
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Swarthmore Admissions
Acceptance Rate
9%
Application Deadline
January 1
SAT Range
1390-1540
ACT Range
31-34
Application Fee
$60
SAT/ACT
Considered but not required
High School GPA
Considered but not required
Early Decision/Early Action
Yes
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Cost
Net Price
$20,360 / year
National
$15,523Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$49,173 / year
National
$7,535Students Receiving Financial Aid
63%
Scholarship
Academics
Professors
grade A+
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
6:1
Evening Degree Programs
No
96%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes. 26 responses71%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 34 responses21%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 34 responsesClaim Your college Today!
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Majors
Most Popular Majors
- Economics84 Graduates
- Information Science65 Graduates
- Biology40 Graduates
- Political Science and Government39 Graduates
- Mathematics35 Graduates
- Research and Experimental Psychology33 Graduates
- Engineering24 Graduates
- Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution23 Graduates
- Education18 Graduates
- Environmental Science18 Graduates
Online
Online Programs Offered
0
Offers Online Courses
Yes
Online Certificate Programs
0
Online Associates Programs
0
Online Bachelor's Programs
0
Students
Full-Time Enrollment
1,437 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
0
Undergrads Over 25
0%
Pell Grant
20%
Varsity Athletes
26%
Campus Life
Freshmen Live On-Campus
100%
Poll
51%
of students say Greek life is pretty low-key and has little effect on the social scene. 39 responsesPoll
74%
of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life. 35 responsesAfter College
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$56,700 / year
National
$33,028Graduation Rate
97%
National
49%Employed 2 Years After Graduation
85%
National
83%86%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation. 14 responsesSimilar Colleges
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Love the cozy and familar feel of campus. I am easily able to make deep connections with both my peers and professors. Food is subpar, but overall education and experience outweigh that flaw. Location is great. The Ville does not specifically cater towards college students, but I enjoy the coffee shops and little suburban shops nonetheless. The new dining hall and student center are due to be completed in the fall of 2022 and should significantly help improve the quality of campus life. #swattieforlife
Definetely a hit or miss. Unique vibe. For people who are quirky or unique in some way or are open to learning more about others that are. Genuine openness and a desire to learn are key. Personally a great fit for me, but I would not recommend to everyone (for example my brother would never come here).
Pass/fail freshman fall is clutch.
Definetely a hit or miss. Unique vibe. For people who are quirky or unique in some way or are open to learning more about others that are. Genuine openness and a desire to learn are key. Personally a great fit for me, but I would not recommend to everyone (for example my brother would never come here).
Pass/fail freshman fall is clutch.
I'll preface my statement that one should think long and hard about their future goals and what they want out of their collegiate experience before attending a school like Swarthmore. It's a school that's a perfect fit for some and a terrible fit for most.
The so-called Swarthmore and LAC experience is extremely overembellished and overidealized. Yes, the classes are quite small, but mainly the Humanities and Social Science classes that would be small at peer institutions anyway. Yes, the community is small, but you will resent always seeing the same people, especially if you don't find yourself fitting in with the community. Yes, Philadelphia is a "train ride away", but realistically you will hardly ever go.
Also, if you consider yourself pre-professional, Swarthmore is a terrible choice. This school is meant for aspiring graduate students, not aspiring bankers and engineers. Name-recognition is critical in those fields, and Swarthmore is extremely lacking in that category.
The so-called Swarthmore and LAC experience is extremely overembellished and overidealized. Yes, the classes are quite small, but mainly the Humanities and Social Science classes that would be small at peer institutions anyway. Yes, the community is small, but you will resent always seeing the same people, especially if you don't find yourself fitting in with the community. Yes, Philadelphia is a "train ride away", but realistically you will hardly ever go.
Also, if you consider yourself pre-professional, Swarthmore is a terrible choice. This school is meant for aspiring graduate students, not aspiring bankers and engineers. Name-recognition is critical in those fields, and Swarthmore is extremely lacking in that category.
Love the school! Open and accepting environment. Small class sizes that allow you to create close relationships with professors.