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  • SWARTHMORE, PA
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Swarthmore College
#7 in Best Liberal Arts Colleges in America
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    Swarthmore College Admissions

    What is the acceptance rate for Swarthmore?

    Swarthmore admissions is extremely selective with an acceptance rate of 9%. Students that get into Swarthmore have an average SAT score between 1390-1540 or an average ACT score of 31-34. The regular admissions application deadline for Swarthmore is January 4. Interested students can apply for early decision, and the Swarthmore early decision deadline is November 15.
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    Admissions Statistics

    Acceptance Rate
    9%
    Early Decision Acceptance Rate
    34%
    Total Applicants
    11,630
    SAT Range
    1390-1540
    SAT Reading
    690-750
    SAT Math
    700-790
    Students Submitting SAT
    68%
    ACT Range
    31-34
    ACT English
    33-36
    ACT Math
    29-34
    ACT Writing
    8-10
    Students Submitting ACT
    40%

    Admissions Deadlines

    Application Deadline
    January 4
    Early Decision Deadline
    November 15
    Early Action Deadline
    Offers Early Decision
    Yes
    Offers Early Action
    No
    Application Fee
    $60
    Application Website
    swarthmore.edu/admissions-aid/applying-to-swarthmore
    Accepts Common App
    Yes
    Accepts Coalition App
    Yes

    Admissions Requirements

    What Really Matters When Applying
    • High School GPA
      Considered but not required
    • High School Rank
      Considered but not required
    • High School Transcript
      Required
    • College Prep Courses
      Recommended
    • SAT/ACT
      Considered but not required
    • Recommendations
      Required
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