Swarthmore College

Undergraduate admissions data

• Fall 2024 entering class: 13,065 applicants, 975 admitted (7.5%).
• Test scores reported by the university (25th–75th percentile): SAT 1490–1560, ACT 33–35.

Source: IPEDS (U.S. Department of Education)

What the university weighs in first-year admissions

• Very important: Rigor of secondary school record, Class rank, Academic GPA, Application essay, Recommendation(s), Character/personal qualities.
• Considered: Standardized test scores, Interview, Extracurricular activities, Talent/ability, First generation, Alumni/ae relation, Geographical residence, State residency, Religious affiliation/commitment, Volunteer work, Work experience.
• Not considered: Level of applicant's interest.
• These are the first-year admission factors the university reports for all applicants, not a separate policy for international students.

Source: Common Data Set 2025-2026, section C7 (reported by the university)

Cost of attendance

• 2024–25 academic year, estimated annual cost for an international undergraduate: $88,696 (tuition and fees $65,494; housing and food $20,308; books and supplies $760; other expenses $2,134).
• Undergraduate application fee: $60.

Source: IPEDS (U.S. Department of Education)

Frequently asked questions

What is the admission rate at Swarthmore College?

Fall 2024 entering class: 13,065 applicants, 975 admitted (7.5%). Test scores reported by the university (25th–75th percentile): SAT 1490–1560, ACT 33–35.

What does Swarthmore College consider in first-year admissions?

Very important: Rigor of secondary school record, Class rank, Academic GPA, Application essay, Recommendation(s), Character/personal qualities. Considered: Standardized test scores, Interview, Extracurricular activities, Talent/ability, First generation, Alumni/ae relation, Geographical residence, State residency, Religious affiliation/commitment, Volunteer work, Work experience. Not considered: Level of applicant's interest.

How much does it cost to attend Swarthmore College as an international undergraduate?

2024–25 academic year, estimated annual cost for an international undergraduate: $88,696 (tuition and fees $65,494; housing and food $20,308; books and supplies $760; other expenses $2,134). Undergraduate application fee: $60.