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Acceptance Rate History
Swarthmore College
PA · Current rate: 7%
CDS · IPEDSU.S. Dept. of Education
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Acceptance Rate | Applicants | Admitted |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6.94% | N/A | N/A |
| 2022 | 6.93% | 14,707 | 1,019 |
| 2021 | 7.79% | 13,012 | 1,013 |
| 2020 | 9.06% | 11,630 | 1,054 |
| 2019 | 8.93% | 11,442 | 1,022 |
| 2018 | 9.49% | 10,749 | 1,020 |
| 2017 | 10.7% | 9,382 | 1,004 |
| 2016 | 12.8% | 7,717 | 988 |
| 2015 | 12.48% | 7,818 | 976 |
| 2014 | 17.02% | 5,540 | 943 |
| 2013 | 14.32% | 6,615 | 947 |
Source: IPEDS Admissions Survey (NCES) · College Scorecard
Trend Analysis
Swarthmore College's acceptance rate has decreased from 14.3% in 2013 to 6.9% in 2026, reflecting increased selectivity. The most notable shift occurred in 2015.
Analysis generated based on official data trends.
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