Swarthmore College
Swarthmore, PA · Private Nonprofit
Test scores
Admitted students score between 1490 and 1560 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
ACT midpoint: 34
Popular programs at Swarthmore College
Bachelor’s degree programs ranked by Stairway Ranking — a composite letter grade comparing this school’s program against every other school’s in the same major nationally. Ties broken alphabetically.
| # | Program | Stairway Ranking | Graduates/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Economics. | 80 | |
| 2 | Computer and Information Sciences, General. | 54 | |
| 3 | Mathematics. | 53 | |
| 4 | Political Science and Government. | 36 | |
| 5 | Biology, General. | 30 | |
| 6 | Engineering, General. | 28 | |
| 7 | History. | 23 | |
| 8 | Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution. | 22 | |
| 9 | Research and Experimental Psychology. | 21 | |
| 10 | Education, Other. | 19 | |
| 11 | English Language and Literature, General. | 19 | |
| 12 | Fine and Studio Arts. | 16 | |
| 13 | Neurobiology and Neurosciences. | 15 | |
| 14 | Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | 14 | |
| 15 | Philosophy. | 11 | |
| 16 | Astronomy and Astrophysics. | 11 | |
| 17 | Education, General. | 10 | |
| 18 | Sociology and Anthropology. | 10 | |
| 19 | Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | 9 | |
| 20 | Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology. | 9 |
Showing top 20 of 42 programs
Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at Swarthmore College?
Swarthmore College has an acceptance rate of 7% according to the most recent U.S. Department of Education data.
What SAT score do I need for Swarthmore College?
Admitted students at Swarthmore College typically score between 1490 and 1560 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
How much does Swarthmore College cost?
The average net price (after grants and scholarships) at Swarthmore College is approximately $23,149 per year.
What is the graduation rate at Swarthmore College?
4-year graduation rate data for Swarthmore College is not currently published.
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Data: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. Last updated 5/1/2026.