Swarthmore College
Swarthmore College, a liberal arts school, provides students a well rounded foundation in education by having a curriculum with a diverse range of subjects. This college is located in Swarthmore, PA, a predominately suburban area. Swarthmore College has an enrollment of approximately 1,600 students.
Most of the students accepted into this school earned an SAT score between 2030 - 2300, or got accepted with an ACT composite score between 31 - 34. We were able to estimate the Swarthmore College average GPA (3.82 - 4) of admitted students by applying sampled GPA data on over 150 schools. Only 14 percent of applicants are accepted to this school due to the large number of applicants for enrollment. You can get more information from the admissions office website at swarthmore.edu.
Overall Swarthmore College Acceptance Rate - Fall 2013
The overall acceptance rate for Swarthmore College was reported as 14.3% in Fall 2013 with over 6,620 college applications submitted to this school. Both in state and out of state applicants are included in these figures. We do not have data on transfer acceptance rates currently.
Accepted Applicants Profile
- SAT Scores: 2030 - 2300
- ACT Scores: 31 - 34
- Average GPA: 3.82 - 4
How Hard Is It to Get into Swarthmore College?
Applicant Selectivity: High
The selectivity of applicants for undergraduate admissions to Swarthmore College is considered high, with many applicants scoring in the top percentiles on the SAT or ACT exam, as well as having an excellent high school GPA.
Historical Trend and Acceptance Rate 2021 Projection
The historical trend chart shows acceptance rates from the previous years, from which we have projected the acceptance rate for the 2021-2022 school year. The overall acceptance rate trend for Swarthmore College has been getting lower when compared to averages from previous years.
Acceptance Rate By Year
- 2009-2010: 17.4%
- 2010-2011: 16.1%
- 2011-2012: 15.1%
- 2012-2013: 14.2%
- 2013-2014: 14.3%
- Projected Acceptance Rate 2021-2022: 14.8%
How Does Swarthmore College Compare?
The acceptance rate for Swarthmore College is more than 100% lower than the national average of all colleges which is around 55.5%.
Nearby Similar College Acceptance Rates
School | Acceptance Rate |
---|---|
Neumann University | 55.3% |
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Brandywine | 79.1% |
Haverford College | 23.5% |
University of the Sciences | 56.4% |
Bryn Mawr College | 39.9% |
Admissions Rates & Enrollment Rates - Details
General Recommendations & Requirements for Admissions
- High School GPA Scores are Recommended
- High School Class Rankings are Recommended
- School Records are Required
- College Prep Classes are Recommended
- Submit Recommendation Letters are Required
- Standardized Test Scores (SAT,ACT,...) are Required
- TOEFL Exam (Foreign Language Students) are Recommended
Number of Applicants, Percent Accepted, and Enrolled Students (Fall 2013)
Total | Male | Female | |
---|---|---|---|
Applicants | 6,615 | 41.5% | 58.5% |
Admitted | 947 | 48.5% | 51.5% |
Enrolled | 388 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
Average ACT/SAT Scores of Applicants to Swarthmore College (Fall 2013)
SAT® Section | Score Range |
---|---|
Critical Reading | 680 - 760 |
Math | 670 - 770 |
Writing | 680 - 770 |
Total Score | 2030 - 2300 |
ACT® | Score Range |
---|---|
English | 32 - 35 |
Math | 29 - 34 |
Composite Score | 31 - 34 |