by our College Data Analytics TeamHome to about 1,437 undergraduates in 2020, Swarthmore is a small, private college located in Swarthmore, Pennsylvania. A safe, suburban environment can offer many of the amenities of city living without the constant hum. Should you tire of the campus however, Swarthmore offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by Swarthmore can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our Swarthmore Guide to Distance and Online Learning.
Individuals with disabilities make up 14.0% of the student population at Swarthmore. For more information on policies and accommodations that the college provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Swarthmore Disability Services.
Swarthmore not only offers on-campus housing, they require freshmen to live on campus. If you are a returning adult or veteran, you can inquire about being exempted from such a requirement.
* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.
Swarthmore has a comparatively small, student body. There were 1,437 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 1,437 (100.0%). Part-time attendance was N/A (N/A).
| Full-time | Part-time | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 1,437 | N/A | 1,437 |
Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Swarthmore receives top marks for overall diversity. We rank Swarthmore #6 out of 3,451.
The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.
You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Swarthmore by looking closer at the ethnic, gender, age, and geographic diversity metrics from the Swarthmore Diversity Guide.
Swarthmore has a total of 451 student athletes, 256 men and 195 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.
| Total Revenue (all teams) | $3,269,222 |
| Total Expenses (all teams) | $3,240,387 |
| Net | $28,835 |
For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Swarthmore College Athletics