Swarthmore College
Private College · Located in Swarthmore, PA · VetLink Partner since 2019
Admissions Numbers
2 VetLink applicants matriculated
Test optional for students applying for Fall 2025 entry
50% veterans applied first year*
50% veterans applied as transfer*
3.5 Average GPA of VetLink applicants*
(*applicant reported)
How to Apply
Application available on Common App
Swarthmore College Short Answer
Application fee (Waiver available)
School Report
Official transcript(s)
School counselor recommendation
Letters of recommendation
Standardized test scores (Optional)
Financial Aid Application (Optional)
Admissions Deadlines
Fall Early Decision Application Deadline: November 15
Winter Early Decision Application Deadline: January 4
Regular Decision Application Deadline: January 4
Transfer Decision Application Deadline: April 1
Demographics
1,651 enrolled students
49.8% Males // 50.2% Females
27% first-generation college students
Academics
51 Majors & Programs Offered
8:1 Student-Faculty Ratio
17.5 Average Student Class Size
Top Academic Programs
Economics
Computer Science
Biology
Mathematics
Engineering
Financial Aid & Scholarships
$77,354 Cost of attendance for full time Undergraduate programs
Need-Blind Applications
$5,000/year matching by Yellow Ribbon School towards the cost of tuition and fees
100% Financial need met without student loans
52% of students receiving need-based financial aid from the College
$57,720 - Average aid award (campus job and scholarship combined)
Veterans Campus Life
The Office of Academic Success coordinates advising for students and connects students to academic resources and other services on campus
Student Academic Mentors (SAMs) - trained upperclassmen that work with students on the development of skills necessary for academic success such as time management, organization, study strategies & reading techniques
Cash-free campus policy means more than 100 student organizations are free to join, plus Free textbooks, free laundry, free education abroad travel
Knowledge in Action
66% of Students participate in undergraduate research or independent creative projects
~60% of Students volunteer
Member of the Tri-College Consortium with Bryn Mawr and Haverford Colleges, and cross-registration with the University of Pennsylvania
~40% of undergraduates spend a semester or year studying abroad at more 300 approved programs in 60+ countries
Alumni & Outcomes
~20,000 Active Alumni Worldwide
94.1% Graduation Rate
66% Students plan to enter the workforce upon graduation
30% Students plan to enter graduate school within 5 years of graduation
80% Student & graduate applicants who are admitted to medical school
86% Student & graduate applicants who are admitted to law school
22.3% Graduates who complete a doctoral program
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