Admission

Entrance Difficulty

Most difficult

Overall Admission Rate

11% of 9,382 applicants were admitted

Early Action Offered

 

Early Decision Offered

 

Regular Admission Deadline

January 1

Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen

Average GPA

Not reported

SAT Math

690-780 range of middle 50%

SAT EBRW

690-760 range of middle 50%

ACT Composite

32 average
31-34 range of middle 50%

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Money Matters

Cost of Attendance

$70,762

Tuition and Fees

$52,588

Room and Board

$15,474

Average Percent of Need Met

100%

Average Freshman Award

$55,074

Average Indebtedness of 2018 Graduates

$22,060

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Academics

Academic Calendar System

Semester

General Education/Core Curriculum

Required for most or all students

Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates

194

Regular Class Size

2-9 students: 35% of classes
10-19 students: 39% of classes
20-29 students: 14% of classes
30-39 students: 7% of classes
40-49 students: 3% of classes
50-99 students: 3% of classes
Over 100 students: 0% of classes

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Campus Life

Swarthmore Population

6,190

Nearest Metropolitan Area

Philadelphia

Freshman Housing Guarantee

Freshmen are guaranteed housing

Students in College Housing

96% of all students

Athletic Conferences

NCAA Division III

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Sororities

4.6% of women participate

Fraternities

11% of men participate

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Students

Ethnicity of Students from U.S.

0.2% American Indian/Alaskan Native
19.0% Asian
8.2% Black/African-American
14.0% Hispanic/Latino
8.1% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
0.1% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
46.7% White
3.7% Unknown

International Students

12.7%

First-Year Students Returning

97.8%

Students Graduating Within 4 Years

88.9%

Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months

Not reported

Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly

Not reported

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Freshman Admission Requirements

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Entrance Difficulty

Most Difficult: More than 75% of freshmen were in the top 10% of their high school class and scored over 1310 on the SAT I or over 29 on the ACT; about 30% or fewer of all applicants accepted.

High School Preparation

High School Graduation

High school diploma or equivalent is not required

High School Program

 

High School Units Required or Recommended

High School Units Required or Recommended

Subject	Required Units	Recommended Units
English		4
Mathematics		3
Science		3
Foreign Language		3
Social Studies		3
History		3
Academic Electives

Examinations

Examinations

Exam	Required Units	Scores Due in Admissions Office
SAT or ACT	Required	Not reported
SAT Only
ACT Only
SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT
SAT Subject Tests Only	Considered if submitted
SAT Essay Component Policy	Accepted with or without essay component
ACT Writing Test Policy	Accepted with or without writing component
ACT Writing Test Policy	SAT: Not used ACT: Not used

Applying for Admission

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Admissions Office

Address

500 College Avenue

City, State, Zip

Swarthmore, PA 19081-1397

Phone

(610) 328-8300

Fax

(610) 328-8673

E-mail

admissions@swarthmore.edu

Application Dates and Fees

Regular Admisson Deadline

January 1

Application Fee

$60

Application Fee Waiver

Available

Regular Admission Notification

April 1

Accept Offer of Admission

May 1

Waiting List Used

 

Defer Admission

Student can defer admission

Transfer Admission

Transfer applications accepted

Early Admission

Early Decision Offered

 

Early Decision Deadline

November 15, January 1

Early Decision Notification

December 15, February 1

Early Action Offered

 

Early Action Deadline

 

Early Action Notification

 

Application Form

Common Application

Accepted

Universal College Application

Not accepted

Electronic Application

Available

Other Application Requirements

Interview

Not Required

Essay or Personal Statement

Required for all freshmen

Letters of Recommendation

3 required for all freshmen

Other

 

Financial Need

Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process

Selection of Students

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Selection of Students

Factor	Very Important	Important	Considered	Not Considered
Rigor of Secondary School Record	X
Academic GPA	X
Standardized Tests		X
Class Rank	X
Recommendations	X
Essay	X
Interview			X
Level of Applicant's Interest			X
Extracurricular Activities		X
Volunteer Work			X
Particular Talent/Ability			X
Character/Personal Qualities	X
First Generation to Attend College			X
State Residency			X
Geographic Residence			X
Relation with Alumnus			X
Religious Affiliation/Commitment			X
Ethnicity			X
Work Experience			X

Profile of Fall Admission

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Overall Admission Rate

11% of 9,382 applicants were admitted

Women

9% of 5,474 applicants were admitted

Men

13% of 3,908 applicants were admitted

Students Enrolled

416 (41%) of 1,004 admitted students enrolled

Women

198 (38%) of 515 admitted students enrolled

Men

194 (40%) of 489 admitted students enrolled

Early Decision Admission Rate

28% of 712 applicants were admitted

Early Action Admission Rate

 

Students Offered Wait List

 

Students Accepting Wait List Position

 

Students Admitted From Wait List

 

Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 scale)

Average GPA

Not reported

3.75 and Above

Not reported

3.50 - 3.74

Not reported

3.25 - 3.49

Not reported

3.00 - 3.24

Not reported

2.50 - 2.99

Not reported

2.00 - 2.49

Not reported

SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen

SAT Math

690-780 range of middle 50%

Score of 700 - 800

73%

Score of 600 - 700

25%

Score of 500 - 600

2%

Score of 400 - 500

0%

Score of 300 - 400

0%

Score of 200 - 300

0%

SAT EBRW

690-760 range of middle 50%

Score of 700 - 800

71%

Score of 600 - 700

28%

Score of 500 - 600

1%

Score of 400 - 500

0%

Score of 300 - 400

0%

Score of 200 - 300

0%

ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen

ACT Composite

32 average
31-34 range of middle 50%

Score of 30 - 36

86%

Score of 24 - 29

14%

Score of 18 - 23

0%

Score of 12 - 17

0%

Score of 6 - 11

0%

Score of 5 or Below

0%

Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen

High School Class Rank

Top tenth: 91%
Top quarter: 99%
Top half: 100%

National Merit Scholar

Not reported

Valedictorian

Not reported

Class President

Not reported

Student Government Officer

Not reported

Tuition and Expenses

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Cost of Attendance

$70,762

Tuition and Fees

$52,588

Room and Board

$15,474

Books and Supplies

$1,360

Other Expenses

$1,340

Payment Plans

Installment plan

Applying for Financial Aid

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Financial Aid Office

Email

Web Site

Financial Aid Web Site

Net Price Calculator URL

Net Price Calculator URL

Application Process

Application Deadline

January 1

Award Notification

On or about April 1

Methodology for Awarding Institutional Aid

Institutional Methodology

Forms Required	Cost to File
FAFSA Code is 003370	Free
CSS/Financial Aid Profile	$25 for first college, $16 each additional
Noncustodial (Divorced/Separated) Parent's Statement

Profile of 2018 - 19 Financial Aid

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Freshman

Financial Aid Applicants

282 (67.1%) of freshmen

Found to Have Financial Need

229 (83.3%) of applicants

Received Financial Aid

229 (100.0%) of applicants with financial need

Need Fully Met

229 (100.0%) of aid recipients

Average Percent of Need Met

100%

Average Award

$55,074

Need-Based Gift

Received by 229 (100.0%) of aid recipients, average amount $53,395

Need-Based Self-Help

Received by 222 (97.7%) of aid recipients, average amount $1,679

Merit-Based Gift

Not reported

Merit-Based Gift

5 (1.0%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $43,252

All Undergraduates

Financial Aid Applicants

998 (60.2%) of undergraduates

Found to Have Financial Need

906 (90.8%) of applicants

Received Financial Aid

906 (100.0%) of applicants with financial need

Need Fully Met

906 (100.0%) of aid recipients

Average Percent of Need Met

100%

Average Award

$52,814

Need-Based Gift

Received by 906 (100.0%) of aid recipients, average amount $51,079

Need-Based Self-Help

Received by 885 (98.3%) of aid recipients, average amount $1,735

Merit-Based Gift

Not reported

Merit-Based Gift

18 (1.0%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $49,707

Borrowing

2018 Graduates Who Took Out Loans

24%

Average Indebtedness of 2018 Graduates

$22,060

Parents of Students Receiving Aid

Not reported

Parents of Students Not Receiving Aid

5.0%

Financial Aid Programs

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Loans

Federal Loans

Direct subsidized Stafford loans, direct unsubsidized Stafford loans, direct PLUS loans

State Loans

 

Other Loans

College/university loans

Scholarships and Grants

Need-Based Available

Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships

Non-Need–Based Available

Special characteristics (minority, religious affiliation, other scholarships)

Non-Need Awards

Academic Interest/Achievement Award Areas

Not reported

Number of Awards

Not reported

Top Areas (By Money Awarded)

 

Creative Arts/Performance Award Areas

Not reported

Number of Awards

Not reported

Top Areas (By Money Awarded)

 

Special Achievements/Activities Award Areas

Not reported

Number of Awards

Not reported

Top Areas (By Money Awarded)

 

Special Characteristics Award Areas

Local/State Students

Number of Awards

19

Top Areas (By Money Awarded)

 

Employment

Work-Study Programs

Federal work study available, other work study available

Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment

$2,026

Academic Calendar System

Semester

Summer Session

Not reported

General Catalog/Bulletin

Online Catalog

Undergraduate Education

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Undergraduate Majors

Most Popular Disciplines

Social sciences, Biological/life sciences, Computer and information sciences

Combined Liberal Arts/Professional Degree Programs

None

Special Programs

Accelerated program, Student-designed major, Double major, Honors program, Independent study, Internships, Study abroad

Study Abroad

Offered

Online Degrees

Not reported

Curriculum and Graduation Requirements

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General Education/Core Curriculum

Required for most or all students

Computer

Not reported

Foreign Language

Required

Math/Science

Required for all students

Faculty and Instruction

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Full-Time Faculty

194

Part-Time Faculty

31

Full-Time Faculty with Ph.D./Terminal Degree

85%

Regular Class Size

2-9 students: 35% of classes
10-19 students: 39% of classes
20-29 students: 14% of classes
30-39 students: 7% of classes
40-49 students: 3% of classes
50-99 students: 3% of classes
Over 100 students: 0% of classes

Discussion Section/Lab Class Size

2-9 students: 35% of discussion sections/labs
10-19 students: 39% of discussion sections/labs
20-29 students: 14% of discussion sections/labs
30-39 students: 7% of discussion sections/labs
40-49 students: 3% of discussion sections/labs
50-59 students: 3% of discussion sections/labs

Advanced Placement

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International Baccalaureate

Not reported

Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations

 

Sophomore Standing

Not reported

Academic Resources

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Library Available on Campus

Yes

Holdings

 

Computer Ownership

Not reported

Computers Available on Campus

Not Reported

Internet/E-mail Access

Not reported

Academic Support Services

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Remedial Instruction

Not Offered

Tutoring

Available

Services for Learning Disabled Students

Available

Services for Physically Disabled Students

Hearing impaired services, speech disorders services, visually impaired services, wheelchair access

Graduate/Professional School Education

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Master's Degrees Offered

Not reported

Master's Programs of Study

Doctoral Degrees Offered

Not reported

Doctoral Programs of Study

Location and Setting

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Swarthmore Population

6,190

Nearest Metropolitan Area

Philadelphia

Campus Size

425 acres

Weather

Temperature

22.8 average low in January, 81.7 average high in September

Rain

117 rainy days per year

Getting Around

Campus Map

Map

Nearest Bus Station

15 mile(s) from campus in Philadelphia

Nearest Train Station

Swarthmore

Housing

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College Housing

College offers housing to students

Types of Housing

Men only housing, women only housing, coed housing, disabled student housing

Students in College Housing

96% of all students

Housing Requirements

Freshmen are required to live on campus

Freshman Housing Guarantee

Freshmen are guaranteed housing

Students Living Off Campus/Commuting

4%

Off-Campus Housing Assistance

Assistance in locating off-campus housing is available

Security

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24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices

Available

24-Hour Security Patrols

Available

Late-Night Transport/Escort Services

Available

Electronically Operated Housing Entrances

Not available

Other

 

Personal Support Services

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Health Service

Offered

Personal Counseling

Offered

Child Care

Not offered

Sports and Recreation

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Intercollegiate Athletics

Athletic Conferences

NCAA Division III

Mascot

 

School Colors

Garnet, gray, and white

Intercollegiate Sports Offered

Women's Club Sports

fencing, ice hockey, rugby, squash, ultimate Frisbee, water polo

Men's Club Sports

badminton, fencing, ice hockey, rugby, squash, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball, water polo

Recreational Sports

Intramural Sports

basketball, football, soccer, softball, table tennis, tennis, volleyball

Student Activities

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Activities and Organizations

choral groups, drama theatre, radio station, student newspaper, national fraternities, national sororities, boy meets tractor (sketch comedy troupe), rhythm n' motion (performing dance styles of the african diaspora), multi (community for people who self-identify as multiracial, multiethnic, multicultural, and/or multireligious), mixed company (a cappella group)

Sororities

4.6% of women participate

Fraternities

11% of men participate

ROTC

Army ROTC is offered off campus, Navy ROTC is offered off campus, Air Force ROTC offered off campus