Colleges Near Swarthmore

Colleges and universities near me in the Swarthmore, Pennsylvania area

There 90 colleges within 50 miles enrolling a total of 410,811 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 30,205 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.
Swarthmore, PA within 50 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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American College of Financial Services
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King of Prussia, Pennsylvania
 

American College of Financial Services

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 4,204enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

14 miles from Swarthmore

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La Salle University
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Philadelphia, PA

La Salle University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#33 Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania

  • 3,554enrollment
  • $20,119net price
  • 86%acceptance rate
  • 1050-1268SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.44Avg GPA

14 miles from Swarthmore

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West Chester University of Pennsylvania
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West Chester, PA

West Chester University of Pennsylvania

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#5 Best Public Universities in Pennsylvania

  • 17,076enrollment
  • $21,684net price
  • 79%acceptance rate
  • 1100-1270SAT range
  • 24-28ACT range
  • 3.43Avg GPA

13 miles from Swarthmore

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University of Phoenix Philadelphia Campus
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Wayne, Pennsylvania
 

University of Phoenix Philadelphia Campus

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 734enrollment
  • $17,877net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

12 miles from Swarthmore

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Delaware Technical and Community College Stanton Wilmington
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Wilmington, Delaware
 

Delaware Technical and Community College Stanton Wilmington

Public 2 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 7,190enrollment
  • $4,498net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

16 miles from Swarthmore

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Gloucester County College
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Sewell, NJ
 

Gloucester County College

Public 2 Year

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  • 5,390enrollment
  • $9,564net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Aug 4

15 miles from Swarthmore

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Antonelli Institute
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Erdenheim, PA
 

Antonelli Institute

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 71enrollment
  • $26,630net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

15 miles from Swarthmore

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Chestnut Hill College
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Philadelphia, PA

Chestnut Hill College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#56 Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania

  • 1,402enrollment
  • $28,583net price
  • 79%acceptance rate
  • 900-1090SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.12Avg GPA

14 miles from Swarthmore

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Immaculata University
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Immaculata, PA

Immaculata University

Private 4 Year

4 reviews

#37 Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania

  • 2,407enrollment
  • $29,499net price
  • 78%acceptance rate
  • 1050-1260SAT range
  • 26-28ACT range
  • 3.5Avg GPA

15 miles from Swarthmore

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Arcadia University
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Glenside, PA

Arcadia University

Private 4 Year

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#34 Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania

  • 3,142enrollment
  • $26,994net price
  • 79%acceptance rate
  • 1083-1310SAT range
  • 26-30ACT range
  • 3.42Avg GPA

16 miles from Swarthmore

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Gratz College
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Melrose Park, PA
 

Gratz College

Private 4 Year

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  • 482enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

16 miles from Swarthmore

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Delaware College of Art and Design
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Wilmington, DE
 

Delaware College of Art and Design

Private 2 Year

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  • 104enrollment
  • $32,604net price
  • 61%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.68Avg GPA

15 miles from Swarthmore

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University of Phoenix Delaware
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Wilmington, Delaware
 

University of Phoenix Delaware

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 0enrollment
  • $18,377net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

16 miles from Swarthmore

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Camden County College
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Blackwood, NJ

Camden County College

Public 2 Year

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  • 7,591enrollment
  • $5,293net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Aug 31

18 miles from Swarthmore

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Rowan University
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Glassboro, NJ

Rowan University

Public 4 Year

6 reviews

#6 Best Public Universities in New Jersey

  • 19,660enrollment
  • $22,237net price
  • 78%acceptance rate
  • 1100-1310SAT range
  • 26-30ACT range
  • 3.44Avg GPA

18 miles from Swarthmore

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Manor College
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Jenkintown, PA

Manor College

Private 2 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 599enrollment
  • $15,983net price
  • 96%acceptance rate
  • 725-935SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.82Avg GPA

18 miles from Swarthmore

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Wilmington University
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New Castle, DE
 

Wilmington University

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

 

  • 14,678enrollment
  • $14,267net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Aug 30

20 miles from Swarthmore

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Montgomery County Community College Central Campus
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Blue Bell, PA
 

Montgomery County Community College Central Campus

Public 2 Year

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  • 8,895enrollment
  • $9,436net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

19 miles from Swarthmore

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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 $9,360 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.