Swarthmore College
Swarthmore, PA
6%
acceptance rate
| Accepted | 1,019 |
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| Declined | 13,688 |
| Total Received | 14,707 |
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Founded in 1864, Swarthmore College is a private four-year liberal arts college that is known for its strong academic programs in the sciences, humanities, and social sciences, as well as its engineering program. It is located on a 425-acre campus in Swarthmore, Pennsylvania—11 miles from downtown Philadelphia.
| Official website | Visit website |
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| Application link | Apply online |
| Public/private | Private |
| Campus enrollment | 1,625 |
| Established in | 1864 |
| Coeducational | Coeducational |
| Religious affiliation | Other |
425-acre campus on a designated arboretum in Swarthmore (population: 6,257), 11 miles from Philadelphia. Major airport, bus, and train serve Philadelphia. Public transportation serves campus. School operates transportation to airport before and after breaks.
Swarthmore College
500 College Avenue
Swarthmore, PA
19081
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| Application fee | $60 |
|---|---|
| Other application fee | (application available online) |
| Admissions interview (required or recommended) | Recommended |
| Common application accepted | Yes |
| Application deadline (final deadline) | January 1 |
| School has early decision program | Yes |
| Early decision program application deadline | November 15 |
| SAT/ACT requirements | SAT or ACT Required |
6%
acceptance rate
| Accepted | 1,019 |
|---|---|
| Declined | 13,688 |
| Total Received | 14,707 |
Recommendations
Secondary School Record
Formal demonstration of competencies
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68%
$51,095
| Tuition | $62,412 |
| Housing | $9,578 |
| Food | $9,386 |
| Additional fees | $1,967 |
| Books & supplies | $760 |
| Total | $84,103 |
| Average Financial Aid | - $51,095 |
| Total with Avg. Aid | $33,008 |
Need-based
| Federal | $1,897,667 |
| State | $227,786 |
| Institutional | $45,788,095 |
| Other external | $1,199,481 |
| Total | $49,113,029 |
Non-need-based
| Federal | |
| State | |
| Institutional | $1,201,132 |
| Other external | $440,759 |
| Total | $1,641,891 |
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| Net Price Calculator | Visit calculator |
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P: 610 328-8358
finaid@swarthmore.edu
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| Classical, Ancient Mediterranean, and Near Eastern Studies and Archaeology |
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| Dance, General |
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| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General |
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| English Language and Literature, General |
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Transfer applicants enrolled
Students are transfer students
| Minimum requirements | |
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| High school transcript | Required of All |
| College transcript(s) | Required of All |
| Essay or personal statement | Required of All |
| Interview | Not Required/Recommended |
| Standardized test scores | Not Required/Recommended |
| Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) | Required of All |
Maximum transferred
48
Minimum transfers must complete
48
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| Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens | 59 |
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| Countries most often represented |
Canada China India Mexico South Korea The United Kingdom |
| Special services offered for international applicants |
Other Special counselors/advisors Special orientation |
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