Swarthmore College - Average SAT Scores and Admission Chances by SAT

SAT scores needed to get into Swarthmore College

Average Score and SAT Requirements

Average SAT Score 1500

The average composite SAT score for admitted Swarthmore College freshman is 1500 out of 1600. Swarthmore students have the 30th highest average SAT score in the United States. For perspective, a 1500 is in the 99th percentile of all SAT test takers.

SAT Score Range 1440 to 1560

The middle fifty percent of incoming students have SAT composite scores ranging from 1440 to 1560. The 75th percentile score is 1560 while the 25th percentile score is 1440.

Minimum SAT score requirement

The lowest SAT score accepted is not reported by Swarthmore but we estimate it to be around a 1380 total composite SAT score.

Average SAT Math Score 760

The average score for Swarthmore students on the math portion of the SAT is 760 out of 800. The 25th percentile of students score a 730 and the 75th percentile score 790.

Average SAT Reading Score 740

The 25th and 75th percentile range for SAT reading scores range from 710 to 770 and the average score for Swarthmore College students is 740.

Number of Students Submitting SAT Scores

42 percent of students submit SAT scores with their application to Swarthmore College

Admission Chances by SAT Score

Below are estimated chances of being accepted at Swarthmore College based on SAT score ranges and the overall admission rate of 6.9%. These chances assume you have an average GPA for the school, around 3.9.

Can I get into Swarthmore with a 1560 SAT?

Score competitiveness Very Good

An SAT score of 1560 or higher is very competitive at Swarthmore and is a better score than three quarters of students who are accepted. While having an above average chance of acceptance, admission is extremely competitive. The estimated chance of being accepted is around 13% or higher.

Can I get into Swarthmore with a 1500 SAT?

Score competitiveness Above Average

Scores between 1500 to 1550 are above average giving you an advantage over most applicants. While scores in this range are higher than many who apply, admission is extremely competitive. The estimated chance of being accepted is around 7% to 11%.

Can I get into Swarthmore with a 1440 SAT?

Score competitiveness Below Average

SAT scores between 1440 to 1490 are still in the middle range of accepted students a but a little lower than the average. You can get in and have about a 4% to 6% percent chance of being admitted.

Can I get into Swarthmore with a 1380 SAT?

Score competitiveness Reach

SAT scores from 1380 to 1430 are on the very low end of the range where students are accepted. Scores in this range are not competitive with most other applicants but you still have a chance. We estimate scores in this range have less than a 3% chance of admission to Swarthmore. SAT scores below 1380 likely fall out of the range where students are regularly accepted.

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class