Swarthmore College

Name: Swarthmore College Common Data Set 2023-24
Creator: Swarthmore College
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Common Data Set 2023-24

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Acceptance Rate

6.9%

Applications

14,287

Admitted

992

Enrolled

415

SAT Composite

1480-1540

SAT Math

740-790

SAT Reading

720-770

ACT Composite

33-34

Federal outcomes

Federal data from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard, vintage 2022-23. Outcomes reflect earlier cohorts than the CDS year shown elsewhere on this page.

Median earnings

$80,257

10 yrs after enrollment

Graduation rate

92%

6-year completion

Average net price

$23,149

sticker minus grants

Median debt at grad.

$17,500

federal loans only

All Extracted Fields

§ Extraction361fields parsed from this CDS.

General Information

4 TABLES

Address Information

Street Address Line 1:500 College Avenue

CitySwarthmore

StatePA

Zip19,081

Country:United States

Main Phone Number (Area Code)610

Main Phone Number:328-8000

WWW Home Page Address:www.swarthmore.edu

Admissions Office

Admissions Email Address:admissions@swarthmore.edu

Degrees Offered

Bachelor'sX

Academic Year

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Enrollment And Persistence

5 TABLES

Institutional Enrollment

B1 undergraduate enrollment

Full-time, part-time, and total undergraduate enrollment by reported sex or status.

B1 undergraduate enrollment. Full-time, part-time, and total undergraduate enrollment by reported sex or status.
Measure	Males	Females	Unknown	Total
Full-time first-time first-year degree-seeking	208	207	Not reported	Not reported
Full-time other first-year degree-seeking	0	1	Not reported	Not reported
Full-time all other degree-seeking	581	629	Not reported	Not reported
Full-time total degree-seeking	789	837	Not reported	Not reported
Full-time other credit-course undergraduates	5	10	Not reported	Not reported
Full-time total undergraduates	794	847	Not reported	Not reported
Part-time first-time first-year degree-seeking	0	0	Not reported	Not reported
Part-time other first-year degree-seeking	0	0	Not reported	Not reported
Part-time all other degree-seeking	1	0	Not reported	Not reported
Part-time total degree-seeking	1	0	Not reported	Not reported
Part-time other credit-course undergraduates	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Part-time total undergraduates	1	2	Not reported	Not reported
Total undergraduates	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported

Enrollment by Racial/Ethnic Category

B2 enrollment by race and ethnicity

Undergraduate enrollment by race or ethnicity for first-time first-year, degree-seeking, and total undergraduate cohorts.

B2 enrollment by race and ethnicity. Undergraduate enrollment by race or ethnicity for first-time first-year, degree-seeking, and total undergraduate cohorts.
Measure	First-time first-year	Degree-seeking undergraduates	Total undergraduates
Nonresidents	56	231	235
Hispanic/Latino	75	246	248
Black or African American, non-Hispanic	37	153	155
White, non-Hispanic	115	480	486
American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic	1	7	7
Asian, non-Hispanic	65	286	288
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic	1	1	1
Two or more races, non-Hispanic	58	180	181
Race and/or ethnicity unknown	7	43	43
Total	Not reported	Not reported	1644

Persistence

B3 degrees awarded

Degrees awarded by credential level in the reporting year.

B3 degrees awarded. Degrees awarded by credential level in the reporting year.
Measure	Number awarded
Certificate/diploma	Not reported
Associate degrees	Not reported
Bachelor's degrees	409
Postbachelor's certificates	Not reported
Master's degrees	Not reported
Post-master's certificates	Not reported
Doctoral degrees, research/scholarship	Not reported
Doctoral degrees, professional practice	Not reported
Doctoral degrees, other	Not reported

Graduation Rates

B4 current graduation-rate cohort

Four-year institution graduation-rate cohort counts and six-year graduation rates by aid-recipient category.

B4 current graduation-rate cohort. Four-year institution graduation-rate cohort counts and six-year graduation rates by aid-recipient category.
Measure	Pell Grant	Subsidized Stafford, no Pell	Neither Pell nor subsidized Stafford	Total
Initial cohort	81	21	290	392
Did not persist	0	0	0	0
Final cohort	81	21	290	392
Completed in less than four years	64	17	218	299
Completed in less than five years	8	3	53	64
Completed in less than six years	1	0	5	6
Total completers	73	20	276	369
Six-year graduation rate	90%	95%	95%	94%

B5 previous graduation-rate cohort

Four-year institution graduation-rate cohort counts and six-year graduation rates by aid-recipient category.

B5 previous graduation-rate cohort. Four-year institution graduation-rate cohort counts and six-year graduation rates by aid-recipient category.
Measure	Pell Grant	Subsidized Stafford, no Pell	Neither Pell nor subsidized Stafford	Total
Initial cohort	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported	81
Did not persist	0	0	Not reported	Not reported
Final cohort	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported	81
Completed in less than four years	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported	64
Completed in less than five years	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported	8
Completed in less than six years	1	5	Not reported	Not reported
Total completers	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported	73
Six-year graduation rate	25%	50%	75%	Not reported

Retention Rates

B22 first-year retention

First-time full-time bachelor's cohort retention count and rate.

B22 first-year retention. First-time full-time bachelor's cohort retention count and rate.
Measure	Value
Entering cohort	Not reported
Still enrolled next fall	Not reported
Retention rate	97.2%

First-Time, First-Year Admission

6 TABLES

Applications

C1 first-year admissions

First-time, first-year applicants, admits, and enrolled students by sex or status.

C1 first-year admissions. First-time, first-year applicants, admits, and enrolled students by sex or status.
Measure	Males	Females	Unknown sex	Total
Applied	5991	8296	Not reported	Not reported
Admitted	490	502	Not reported	Not reported
Enrolled	208	207	Not reported	Not reported
Enrolled full-time	208	207	Not reported	Not reported
Enrolled part-time	0	0	Not reported	Not reported

Wait List

Number of wait-listed students admitted:23

Admissions Requirements

Total academic units4

Mathematics3

Science3

Foreign language3

Social studies3

History3

Basis for Selection

C7 basis for selection

Relative importance of academic and nonacademic factors in first-year admissions decisions.

C7 basis for selection. Relative importance of academic and nonacademic factors in first-year admissions decisions.
Measure	Very important	Important	Considered	Not considered
Rigor of secondary school record	Yes	—	—	—
Class rank	Yes	—	—	—
Academic GPA	Yes	—	—	—
Standardized test scores	Yes	—	—	—
Application essay	Yes	—	—	—
Recommendations	Yes	—	—	—
Interview	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Extracurricular activities	Yes	—	—	—
Talent or ability	Yes	—	—	—
Character and personal qualities	Yes	—	—	—
First generation	Yes	—	—	—
Alumni relation	Yes	—	—	—
Geographical residence	Yes	—	—	—
State residency	Yes	—	—	—
Religious affiliation or commitment	Yes	—	—	—
Volunteer work	Yes	—	—	—
Work experience	Yes	—	—	—
Level of applicant interest	Yes	—	—	—

First-time, first-year Profile

C9 test-score submission

Share and count of enrolled first-year students who submitted SAT or ACT scores.

C9 test-score submission. Share and count of enrolled first-year students who submitted SAT or ACT scores.
Measure	Percent	Number
SAT	40	168
ACT	14	57

C9 test-score percentiles

Reported 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile scores for enrolled first-year students.

C9 test-score percentiles. Reported 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile scores for enrolled first-year students.
Measure	25th percentile	50th percentile	75th percentile
SAT composite	1480	1520	1540
SAT evidence-based reading and writing	720	750	770
SAT math	740	780	790
ACT composite	33	34	34
ACT math	31	33	35
ACT English	34	35	35
ACT Writing	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
ACT Science	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
ACT Reading	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported

Other extracted fields

SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 700-80092

SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 600-6998

SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 200-299100

SAT Math: 700-80095

SAT Math: 600-6995

SAT Math: 200-299100

SAT Composite: 1400-160097

SAT Composite: 1200-13993

SAT Composite: 400-599100

ACT Composite: 30-36100

ACT Composite: Below 6100

Percent in top tenth of high school graduating class92

Percent in top quarter of high school graduating class98

Percent in top half of high school graduating class100

Percent in bottom half of high school graduating class0

Percent in bottom quarter of high school graduating class0

Percent of total first-time, first-year students who submitted high school class rank:29

Percent who had GPA below 1.0100

Percent of total first-time, first-year students who submitted high school GPA:100

Admission Policies

Amount of application fee:60

Can it be waived for applicants with financial need?Yes

If yes, maximum period of postponement:1 year, with some exceptions (such as military or

Transfer Admission

4 TABLES

Fall Applicants

D2 transfer admissions

Transfer applicants, admits, and enrolled students by reported sex or status.

D2 transfer admissions. Transfer applicants, admits, and enrolled students by reported sex or status.
Measure	Males	Females	Unknown	Total
Applied	197	238	Not reported	435
Admitted	21	19	Not reported	40
Enrolled	6	9	Not reported	15

Application for Admission

Must a transfer applicant have a minimum number of credits completed or else must apply as an entering first-year student?No

InterviewNot Required

Standardized test scoresNot Required

Statement of good standing from prior institution(s)Not Required

List any other application requirements specific to transfer applicants: Two Academic Evaluation Letters

Fall Closing Date: Month1

Other

Fall Closing Date:Day15

Transfer Credit Policies

Maximum number of credits or courses that may be transferred from a two-year institution:32

Maximum number of credits or courses that may be transferred from a two-year institution:course

Maximum number of credits or courses that may be transferred from a four-year institution:32

Maximum number of credits or courses that may be transferred from a four-year institution:course

Academic Offerings and Policies

2 TABLES

Special Study Options

Accelerated programX

Cross-registrationX

Double majorX

Exchange student program (domestic)X

Honors ProgramX

Independent studyX

InternshipsX

Student-designed majorX

Study abroadX

Teacher certification programX

Undergraduate ResearchX

Required Course Work

Foreign languagesX

Physical EducationX

HumanitiesX

Intensive writingX

Sciences (biological or physical)X

Social scienceX

Student Life

4 TABLES

Percent Participating

Percent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator)86%

Percent of males who join fraternities0%

Percent of females who join sororities0%

Percent who live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing100%

Percent who live off campus or commute0%

Percent of students age 25 and older0%

Percent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator)87%

Percent of males who join fraternities0%

Percent of females who join sororities0%

Percent who live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing95%

Percent who live off campus or commute5%

Percent of students age 25 and older0%

Average Age

Average age of full-time students18.2

Average age of all students (full- and part-time)18.2

Average age of full-time students19.7

Average age of all students (full- and part-time)19.7

Activities Offered

Campus MinistriesX

Choral groupsX

Concert bandX

DanceX

Drama/theaterX

International Student OrganizationX

Jazz bandX

Literary magazineX

Model UNX

Music ensemblesX

Musical theaterX

Radio stationX

Student governmentX

Student newspaperX

Student-run film societyX

Symphony orchestraX

YearbookX

Housing

Coed residence hallsX

Apartments for single studentsX

Annual Expenses

3 TABLES

Private Tuition

G1 undergraduate costs

Published undergraduate tuition, required fees, and on-campus food and housing charges.

G1 undergraduate costs. Published undergraduate tuition, required fees, and on-campus food and housing charges.
Measure	First-year	All undergraduates
Tuition	65058	65058
Tuition: in-district	Not reported	Not reported
Tuition: in-state	Not reported	Not reported
Tuition: out-of-state	Not reported	Not reported
Tuition: nonresident	Not reported	Not reported
Required fees	436	436
Food and housing, on-campus	20308	20308
Housing only, on-campus	10478	10478
Food only, on-campus meal plan	9830	9830
Comprehensive tuition, food, and housing	Not reported	Not reported
Other	Not reported	Not reported

All Institutions Expenses

Estimated Expenses

G5 estimated expenses

Estimated books, supplies, transportation, food, housing, and personal expenses by living arrangement.

G5 estimated expenses. Estimated books, supplies, transportation, food, housing, and personal expenses by living arrangement.
Measure	Residents	Commuters living at home	Commuters not living at home
Books and supplies	760	760	760
Food only	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Housing only	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Food and housing total	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Transportation	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Other expenses	1640	1640	1640

Financial Aid

6 TABLES

Reporting Year

Academic Year2023-2024 estimated

Need-based Aid Awarded

Federal$2,046,607

State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located$377,035

Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).$51,197,950

Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college$882,034

Total Scholarships/Grants$54,503,626

Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)$0

Federal Work-Study$815,145

State and other (e.g., institutional) work-study/employment (Note: Excludes Federal Work-Study captured above.)$883,388

Total Self-Help$1,698,533

Parent Loans$0

Tuition Waivers Note: Reporting is optional. Report tuition waivers in this row if you choose to report them. Do not report tuition waivers elsewhere.$0

Athletic Awards$0

Non-need-based Aid Awarded

Federal$0

State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located$0

Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).$1,846,006

Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college$752,139

Total Scholarships/Grants$2,598,145

Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)$1,053,228

State and other (e.g., institutional) work-study/employment (Note: Excludes Federal Work-Study captured above.)$0

Total Self-Help$1,053,228

Parent Loans$1,937,461

Tuition Waivers Note: Reporting is optional. Report tuition waivers in this row if you choose to report them. Do not report tuition waivers elsewhere.$0

Athletic Awards$0

Graduating Cohort

Provide the number of students in the 2024 undergraduate class who started at your institution as first-time students and received a bachelor's degree between July 1, 2023 and June 30, 2024. Exclude students who transferred into your institution.374

Financial Aid Reply

Students must reply by (date): Month5

Students must reply by (date): Day1

Institutional Aid

If your institution has recently implemented any major financial aid policy, program, or initiative to make your institution more affordable to incoming students such as replacing loans with grants, or waiving costs for families below a certain income level please provide details:-  Click or tap here to enter text. Are these policies related to the COVID-19 pandemic?

Instructional Faculty And Class Size

3 TABLES

Instructional Faculty

I1 instructional faculty

Instructional faculty counts by full-time status and selected demographic or credential category.

I1 instructional faculty. Instructional faculty counts by full-time status and selected demographic or credential category.
Measure	Full-time	Part-time	Total
Total instructional faculty	199	37	236
Members of minority groups	56	12	68
Females	97	17	114
Males	102	20	122
Nonresidents	8	1	9
Doctorate or other terminal degree	198	17	215
Master's, but not terminal master's	1	9	10
Bachelor's degree	0	6	6
Unknown or other highest degree	0	5	5
Stand-alone graduate/professional programs	0	0	0

Student to Faculty Ratio

Fall 2025 Student to Faculty ratio7.8

based on ____ students0

and ____ faculty3

Undergraduate Class Size

I3 undergraduate class size

Undergraduate class sections and subsections by enrollment size band.

I3 undergraduate class size. Undergraduate class sections and subsections by enrollment size band.
Measure	Class sections	Class subsections
2-9 students	Not reported	36
10-19 students	Not reported	71
20-29 students	Not reported	28
30-39 students	Not reported	1
40-49 students	Not reported	0
50-99 students	Not reported	0
100+ students	Not reported	0
Total	Not reported	136

Disciplinary Areas of Degrees Conferred

1 TABLE

Bachelors

J degrees conferred by discipline

Percentage distribution of degrees conferred by discipline and award level.

J degrees conferred by discipline. Percentage distribution of degrees conferred by discipline and award level.
Measure	Certificate/diploma	Associate	Bachelor's
Agriculture	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Natural resources and conservation	Not reported	Not reported	2.7%
Architecture	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Area, ethnic, and gender studies	Not reported	Not reported	1.8%
Communication/journalism	Not reported	Not reported	0.2%
Communication technologies	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Computer and information sciences	Not reported	Not reported	13.0%
Personal and culinary services	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Education	Not reported	Not reported	13.0101%
Engineering	Not reported	Not reported	14.0101%
Engineering technologies	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics	Not reported	Not reported	3.9%
Family and consumer sciences	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Law/legal studies	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
English	Not reported	Not reported	23.0101%
Liberal arts/general studies	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Library science	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Biological/life sciences	Not reported	Not reported	9.1%
Mathematics and statistics	Not reported	Not reported	27.0101%
Military science and military technologies	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Interdisciplinary studies	Not reported	Not reported	3.4%
Parks and recreation	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Philosophy and religious studies	Not reported	Not reported	38.0101%
Theology and religious vocations	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Physical sciences	Not reported	Not reported	4.6%
Science technologies	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Psychology	Not reported	Not reported	42.2799%
Homeland Security, law enforcement, firefighting, and protective services	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Public administration and social services	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Social sciences	Not reported	Not reported	24.4%
Construction trades	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Mechanic and repair technologies	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Precision production	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Transportation and materials moving	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Visual and performing arts	Not reported	Not reported	5.9%
Health professions and related programs	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Business/marketing	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
History	Not reported	Not reported	54.0101%
Other	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Total	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported

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