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Swarthmore College

Swarthmore, Pennsylvania, United States
University
Rankings2026

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CWUR World University Rankings (2026)
#676
Acceptance Rate
7%
Completion Rate
93%
Completion rate (U.S. College Scorecard, latest release): share of students who finish their degree. Not an employment rate.

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University Overview

High-level facts that define this university.

University Name
Swarthmore College
Location
Swarthmore, Pennsylvania, United States
Undergraduate students
1613
International Students
13%
Student-to-Staff Ratio
7:1

Student Experience

Lifestyle signals that shape daily campus life.

Cultural Environment
Friendly community
Social Life
Suburban
Climate
Four seasons
Safety
6.5
City Characteristics
Major metropolitan (>1m inhabitants)

Fees and entry for international students

Confirmed international fee
US$75,994/yr
2027-28, across 106 courses with a confirmed fee

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Courses at Swarthmore College

106 courses, A–Z.