Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2022-23, Swat's acceptance rate is 6.93% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 42.49%. 6,047 men and 8,660 women applied to Swat and 489 men and 530 women students were accepted.
Among them, 204 men and 229 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2022). The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at Swat.
Swarthmore College 2023 Acceptance Rate By Gender chart
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at Swat
TotalMenWomenAnother GenderGender Unknown
Applicants14,7076,0478,66000
Admitted1,01948953000
Enrolled43320422900
Acceptance Rate 6.93%8.09%6.12%--
Yield 42.49%41.72%43.21%--
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

SAT and ACT Score Distribution

In 2023, 180 students (42% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 82 students (19%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at Swat.
The median SAT score is 1,520 with 750 SAT EBRW and 770 SAT Math median scores. The 75th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 770 and the 25th percentile is 710. The SAT Math 75th percentile score is 790 and 25th percentile is 730 .
The median ACT composite score is 33 with 75th percentile score of 35 and 25th percentile score of 32 at Swat. The median ACT math score is 33 and the ACT English score is 35.
The SAT and ACT scores at Swarthmore College are relatively high compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,279, ACT: 28 - private (not-for-profit) baccalaureate college - arts & sciences).
Swarthmore College 2023 SAT and ACT Score Chart
2023 SAT and ACT Scores at Swat
25th Percentile50th Percentile (Median)75th Percentile
SAT Total144015201560
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing710750770
SAT Math730770790
ACT Composite323335
ACT Math303335
ACT English343536
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

Application Requirements

It requires to submit High School Record (or Transcript), Recommendations, and Personal statement or essay to its applicants.
The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but considered in admission process at Swat. The english proficiency test is not reqired, but considered.
The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Swarthmore College.
For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .
Get Programs and Admission Information
Swat Admission Requirements
High School GPAConsidered, if submitted
High School RankConsidered, if submitted
High School Record (or Transcript)Required
Completion of College Preparatory ProgramConsidered, if submitted
RecommendationsRequired
Formal Demonstration of CompetenciesNot Considered
SAT / ACTConsidered, if submitted
English Proficiency TestConsidered, if submitted
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)Not Considered
Work experienceConsidered, if submitted
Personal statement or essayRequired
Legacy statusConsidered, if submitted

General Admissions Information

The application fee is $60 for undergraduate schools of Swarthmore College. The next table provides general admission information for applying to Swat.
Admission Information for Applying to Swat
Open Admission PolicyNo
Undergraduate Application Fees$60
Admission Informationwww.swarthmore.edu/admissions-aid
Online Applicationwww.swarthmore.edu/admissions-aid/apply-to-swarthmore
Calendar SystemSemester
Credits AcceptedAdvanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree OfferedBachelor
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