Swarthmore College

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	Suburb: Large
Degrees offered	Undergraduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	1,605
Student to faculty ratio	8 to 1
Acceptance rate	8%
Students retention rate	95%
On-time graduation rate	94%

Located in Swarthmore, Pennsylvania, Swarthmore is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate at Swarthmore is 8%, indicating that the institution is quite selective in its admissions process. This can be seen as a positive aspect for those seeking a competitive and academically rigorous environment.

Swarthmore College is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 8-to-1, Swarthmore emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

Swarthmore boasts an impressive student retention rate of 95% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 75% and 74%, respectively.

Accredited by: Middle States Commission on Higher Education
The institution provides on-campus housing
Freshman students are required to live on campus
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

7.8%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$56,056

Cost of attendance at Swarthmore College in 2022 for students from Pennsylvania.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Pennsylvania's average	$13,083
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$56,056

Cost of attendance at Swarthmore College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Pennsylvania's average	$21,410
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 76 of freshman students at Swarthmore College received on average $40,072 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$40,072

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	82	22%	$4,795	$393,193
Other Federal Grant	283	76%	$3,243	$917,863
State Grant/Scholarships	20	5%	$2,059	$41,180
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	202	54%	$51,790	$10,461,617
Total Grant & Scholarships	285	76%	$40,072	$11,420,660

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Swarthmore College students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Swarthmore College students is 94.1%. Female students graduated at a rate of 93.4%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 94.8%.

94.1%

asian 94.9% 74 students
African American 96.3% 26 students
white 94.6% 156 students
unknown 100.0% 8 students
hispanic 87.5% 42 students
International Students 96.2% 50 students
Mixed Race 92.6% 25 students

Sport Conferences

Baseball Centennial Conference
Basketball Centennial Conference
Track and Cross Country Centennial Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Swarthmore College provides the following additional services to its students

Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Swarthmore College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Study abroad
Teacher certification

Veteran Services

Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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