Swarthmore College has one of the highest graduation rates for the Pennsylvania area. After four years, approximately 76% graduate and 94% will graduate in six. A majority of students also decide to stay at Swarthmore after completing their freshman year, resulting in a first year retention rate of 96%.

Every full time tenure or tenure track professor at Swarthmore has a terminal degree in their field, with a passion that matches their students’. With a student to faculty ratio of 8 to 1, the college ensures that all students have close relationships with their teachers. Study abroad and teacher certification opportunities are also available.

Students attend Swarthmore from all over the country, but New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Massachusetts, and California are all heavily represented among undergraduates.

Academic Profile for 2025

Four Year Graduation Rate
76%

Six Year Graduation Rate
94%

Eight Year Graduation Rate
95%

Student to Faculty Ratio
8 to 1

First Year Retention Rate
96%


Distribution of Students per State

for the first-year class of
433
students in 2022

(Hover in each state to view details of distribution)

None
1 To 5
6 To 15
16 To 25
26 To 50
51 and Above

Student Race, Ethnicity, and Age Information


Total Enrollment by Race/Ethnicity for the 2022 school year

Students Total
1,625

Total Enrollment by Age for the 2022 school year

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Other Learning Opportunities
Distance learning
Does not offer distance education opportunities
Special learning
Study abroad
Teacher certification (below the postsecondary level)


Accreditation

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Agency Period of Accreditation Status
Middle States Commission on Higher Education
01/01/1921 - Current
Accredited
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