Acceptance Rate History
Swarthmore College Acceptance Rate (2013–2024)
PA · Current rate: 7.5%
Swarthmore College admits the SAT 1490–1560 range — you might be closer than you think.
What is Swarthmore College's acceptance rate in 2024?
Swarthmore College's acceptance rate in 2024 is 7.5%, up from 6.9% in 2023.
College Scorecard, 2024
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Acceptance Rate | Applicants | Admitted |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 7.5% | N/A | N/A |
| 2023 | 6.9% | N/A | N/A |
| 2022 | 6.9% | 14,707 | 1,019 |
| 2021 | 7.8% | 13,012 | 1,013 |
| 2020 | 9.1% | 11,630 | 1,054 |
| 2019 | 8.9% | 11,442 | 1,022 |
| 2018 | 9.5% | 10,749 | 1,020 |
| 2017 | 10.7% | 9,382 | 1,004 |
| 2016 | 12.8% | 7,717 | 988 |
| 2015 | 12.5% | 7,818 | 976 |
| 2014 | 17.0% | 5,540 | 943 |
| 2013 | 14.3% | 6,615 | 947 |
Source: IPEDS Admissions Survey (NCES) · College Scorecard
Admitted Student Profile
SAT Range · Middle 50% (25th–75th)
1490–1560
Admitted students at Swarthmore College scored between 1490 and 1560 on the SAT (middle 50%).
Source: College Scorecard · U.S. Dept of Education
Where do you stand?
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Middle 50% of admitted students scored 1490–1560.
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Trend Analysis
Swarthmore College's acceptance rate has decreased from 14.3% in 2013 to 7.5% in 2024, reflecting increased selectivity. The most notable shift occurred in 2015.
Analysis compiled from official data trends.
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