Swarthmore College
PA · Common Data Set 2025-2026
At a glance
Recent years
| Year | Admit rate | Enrolled UG | 6-yr grad | SAT (50th) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-2026 | 7.5% | 426 | 92.0% | 1,520 |
| 2024-2025 | 7.5% | 427 | 92.3% | — |
| 2023-2024 | 6.9% | 415 | 94.0% | 1,520 |
| 2022-2023 | 6.9% | 433 | 94.0% | — |
| 2021-2022 | 7.8% | 454 | 94.0% | — |
Common cross-admits
- Amherst College
- Williams College
- Pomona College
- Harvard University
- Yale University
- Brown University
- Haverford College
Statistical look-alikes
Schools with very similar admit rates, SAT scores, and enrollment to Swarthmore College — worth a look even if they weren't already on your list.
- Bowdoin College
- Claremont McKenna College
- Grinnell College
- Washington and Lee University
- Davidson College
Frequently asked
What is the acceptance rate at Swarthmore College?
Swarthmore College admits 7.5% of applicants based on the most recently reported Common Data Set.
What SAT score do I need for Swarthmore College?
The middle 50% SAT range at Swarthmore College is 1480–1550, with a median score of 1520. Students at the 25th percentile scored 1480; students at the 75th percentile scored 1550.
What ACT score do I need for Swarthmore College?
The middle 50% ACT range at Swarthmore College is 33–35, with a median of 34.
How much does Swarthmore College cost?
Annual full-time tuition at Swarthmore College is $68,766. Room and board is approximately $21,466. Most students pay less than the published price after financial aid.
What is the graduation rate at Swarthmore College?
Swarthmore College's 6-year graduation rate is 91.6%. The first-year retention rate is 98.1%.
How many students attend Swarthmore College?
Swarthmore College enrolls 1,631 undergraduate students. The student-to-faculty ratio is 7:1.
About the Common Data Set
The Common Data Set (CDS) is a collaborative reporting standard developed by colleges, the College Board, Peterson's, and U.S. News. Each year, participating institutions answer the same questionnaire covering admissions selectivity, enrollment composition, financial aid, faculty resources, and student outcomes. Because every school answers in the same format, the CDS lets prospective students compare schools apples-to-apples — without normalizing across different rankings methodologies. CDS Atlas aggregates the most recently published Common Data Set for hundreds of U.S. colleges and universities, with multi-year history where available, side-by-side comparison tools, and federal data (College Scorecard, EADA athletics, Clery campus safety) layered on top.
Source
Sourced from Swarthmore College's officially published Common Data Set for 2025-2026. View the original document.