Colleges Near Swarthmore

Colleges and universities near me in the Swarthmore, Pennsylvania area

There 90 colleges within 50 miles enrolling a total of 406,626 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Pennsylvania with a population of 6,194, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Swarthmore. Driving time to these schools from Swarthmore should be less than 1 hours. The top rated college in the area is Princeton University in Princeton, New Jersey which is ranked #1 in the nation by CollegeSimply. The largest college in the area is Temple University enrolling 33,196 students. In terms of affordability, Camden County College in Blackwood offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the area at $2,856 per year.

This directory is inclusive of nearby two and four year schools, both public and private. If you are looking for more affordable higher education options or not ready for a full four-year program, consider local community colleges near Swarthmore.


90 results

Swarthmore College
S
Swarthmore, PA

Swarthmore College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#3 Best Colleges in Pennsylvania

  • 1,625enrollment
  • $20,715net price
  • 7%acceptance rate
  • 1440-1560SAT range
  • 32-35ACT range
  • 3.9Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 4

0 miles from Swarthmore

Pennsylvania Institute of Technology
P
Media, PA
 

Pennsylvania Institute of Technology

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 651enrollment
  • $17,354net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

2 miles from Swarthmore

Widener University Main Campus
W
Chester, PA

Widener University Main Campus

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#30 Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania

  • 5,416enrollment
  • $32,185net price
  • 88%acceptance rate
  • 1105-1290SAT range
  • 22-29ACT range
  • 3.46Avg GPA

3 miles from Swarthmore

Delaware County Community College
D
Media, PA

Delaware County Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 7,992enrollment
  • $10,812net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

5 miles from Swarthmore

Neumann University
N
Aston, PA
 

Neumann University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#53 Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania

  • 2,155enrollment
  • $28,707net price
  • 85%acceptance rate
  • 905-1085SAT range
  • 17-24ACT range
  • 3.23Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 15

5 miles from Swarthmore

Penn State Brandywine
P
Media, PA

Penn State Brandywine

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#15 Best Public Universities in Pennsylvania

  • 1,196enrollment
  • $21,600net price
  • 96%acceptance rate
  • 1070-1285SAT range
  • 23-31ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

6 miles from Swarthmore

Bryn Mawr College
B
Bryn Mawr, PA

Bryn Mawr College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#11 Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania

  • 1,742enrollment
  • $39,072net price
  • 31%acceptance rate
  • 1280-1495SAT range
  • 29-33ACT range
  • 3.85Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 15

9 miles from Swarthmore

Drexel University
D
Philadelphia, PA

Drexel University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#13 Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania

  • 22,344enrollment
  • $39,267net price
  • 80%acceptance rate
  • 1230-1430SAT range
  • 27-32ACT range
  • 3.67Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 15

9 miles from Swarthmore

Harcum College
H
Bryn Mawr, PA
 

Harcum College

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 910enrollment
  • $23,435net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.5Avg GPA

8 miles from Swarthmore

Haverford College
H
Haverford, PA

Haverford College

Private 4 Year

7 reviews

#1 Best Value in Pennsylvania

  • 1,421enrollment
  • $23,476net price
  • 14%acceptance rate
  • 1430-1540SAT range
  • 33-35ACT range
  • 3.9Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 15

8 miles from Swarthmore

University of Pennsylvania
P
Philadelphia, PA

University of Pennsylvania

Private 4 Year

3 reviews

#23 Best Colleges in America

  • 28,201enrollment
  • $26,123net price
  • 7%acceptance rate
  • 1500-1570SAT range
  • 34-35ACT range
  • 3.95Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 5

9 miles from Swarthmore

University of the Sciences
T
Philadelphia, PA

University of the Sciences

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#60 Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania

  • 2,420enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • 1090-1340SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.63Estimated Avg GPA

8 miles from Swarthmore

The Restaurant School at Walnut Hill College
R
Philadelphia, PA
 

The Restaurant School at Walnut Hill College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 168enrollment
  • $30,766net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

8 miles from Swarthmore

Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary Overbrook
S
Wynnewood, PA
 

Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary Overbrook

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 158enrollment
  • -net price
  • 75%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Jul 15

8 miles from Swarthmore

Talmudical Yeshiva of Philadelphia
T
Philadelphia, PA
 

Talmudical Yeshiva of Philadelphia

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 123enrollment
  • $10,033net price
  • 88%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

8 miles from Swarthmore

Rosemont College
R
Rosemont, PA
 

Rosemont College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 754enrollment
  • $19,741net price
  • 76%acceptance rate
  • 980-1200SAT range
  • 18-23ACT range
  • 3.2Avg GPA

9 miles from Swarthmore

Saint Joseph's University
S
Philadelphia, PA

Saint Joseph's University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#14 Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania

  • 7,861enrollment
  • $33,777net price
  • 89%acceptance rate
  • 1150-1330SAT range
  • 26-31ACT range
  • 3.65Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 1

9 miles from Swarthmore

Cabrini College
C
Radnor, PA

Cabrini College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#50 Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania

  • 1,613enrollment
  • $21,981net price
  • 79%acceptance rate
  • 1020-1210SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.1Avg GPA

11 miles from Swarthmore

FAQ's

The closest community college is Delaware County Community College and is 5 miles from Swarthmore. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Delaware County Community College are $6,510 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

Delaware County Community College has an open admission policy. Open admission colleges typically have few admission thresholds and will admit all applicants so long as certain minimum requirements are met.