Admissions Details
- Acceptance Rate
- 6.9%
- Average SAT
- 1,500
- SAT Range (25th–75th)
- 1,440–1,560
- ACT Composite (avg)
- 34
- Total Enrollment
- 1,627
Admissions Overview
Swarthmore is highly selective with an acceptance rate of just 6.93%. This means fewer than 7 out of every 100 applicants gain admission, making it one of the most competitive colleges in the country. Admitted students typically score between 1440 and 1560 on the SAT, with an average of 1500. The ACT average is 34. This Quaker-founded institution seeks intellectually curious students who thrive in rigorous academic environments and value collaborative learning over competition. The college looks for applicants who will embrace its honor code system and contribute to a community that prizes deep thinking, social responsibility, and meaningful dialogue across differences.