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A+
Overall Niche Grade
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  1. Academics
    A+
  2. Value
    A+
  3. Diversity
    A+
  4. Campus
    B+
  5. Athletics
    B-
  6. Party Scene
    B-
  7. Professors
    A+
  8. Location
    B-
  9. Dorms
    A-
  10. Campus Food
    B
  11. Student Life
    A
  12. Safety
    C+
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Swarthmore College is ...
Private not-for-profit
Athletic Division
NCAA Division III (without football)
Athletic Conference
Centennial Conference
Address
500 College Ave
Swarthmore, PA 19081
Website
swarthmore.edu
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Swarthmore College Rankings

Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

Admissions

Acceptance Rate
13%
Application Deadline
January 1
SAT Range
1305-1530
ACT Range
30-34
Application Fee
$60
SAT/ACT
Required
High School GPA
Recommended
Early Decision/Early Action
Yes
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Cost

Net Price
$19,641/ year
National
$15,523
Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Net Price by Household Income
  • <$30k
    $8,038/ year
  • $30-48k
    $6,165/ year
  • $49-75k
    $12,638/ year
  • $76-110k
    $17,330/ year
  • $110k+
    $37,004/ year
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Academics

Professors
A+
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
8:1
Evening Degree Programs
No
96%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.26 responses
74%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.27 responses
22%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.27 responses
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Majors

Most Popular Majors
  • Economics
    56 Graduates
  • Computer and Information Studies
    48 Graduates
  • Biology
    42 Graduates
  • Mathematics & Statistics
    36 Graduates
  • Engineering
    35 Graduates
  • Political Science and Government
    35 Graduates
  • Research and Experimental Psychology
    35 Graduates
  • Education
    22 Graduates
  • Sociology
    20 Graduates
  • Neuroscience and Neurobiology
    18 Graduates

Students

Full-Time Enrollment
1,542Undergrads
Undergrads Over 25
0%
Pell Grant
17%
Varsity Athletes
27%
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
Based on 12 responses
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  • Unique
    42%
  • Intelligent
    25%
  • Weird
    17%
  • Intense
    8%
  • Swatkward
    8%

Campus Life

Freshmen Live On-Campus
100%
Poll
61%
of students say Greek life is pretty low-key and has little effect on the social scene.33 responses
Poll
79%
of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life.28 responses
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes your school?
Based on 13 responses
Report
  • Intense
    46%
  • Opportunities around every corner
    23%
  • Rewarding
    15%
  • Wonderful
    15%

After College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$52,500/ year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
94%
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 responses
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Swarthmore College Reviews

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One semester into Swarthmore and I feel as if I am a completely different person. I have just grown so much here and been forced to think in ways that are much different than the ways high school necessitated from me. I discovered that I am actually more of an extrovert and less of an introvert; This epiphany dawned upon me after the realization that I could, at Swarthmore, engage in deep and lengthy conversations with other students. While individual achievement was emphasized at my High School, I've managed to develop new networking skills with the principle of never working alone and achieving together. Another thing that stands out about my experience at Swarthmore is that I haven't had the chance yet to operate once again under a cynical mindset, everybody is so nice here. I've learned to trust people again!
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Swarthmore is a hard nut to crack. The students are not one way or another; they all come from different backgrounds, each with different experiences. But they do have one trait that is common among them: they like to think! And not just about the everyday questions that we come across in daily life; we like to think about why things are the way they are, even to the point that we're sick of thinking about them, and the campus supports this 100%. Swarthmore College truly is a unique place, and if you take the time to appreciate it, and are a genuinely "thoughtful" person, you will fall in love the same way that I did.
Swarthmore College offers a great amount of academic opportunities, and has a remarkably beautiful campus. Students are passionate and driven to succeed in a collaborative environment, and will be challenged to think in new ways. The train station on campus makes it easy to travel, as well as explore Philly.