First-year deadlines, 2026–27
| Plan | Entry term | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Rolling admission The college reviews applications as they arrive until the class is full. | Fall | November 15, 2026 |
Plans are listed in calendar order. What the plans mean
Source: swarthmore.edu · checked September 19, 2026
What families actually pay
Average yearly net price after grants, all students, by family income
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Biggest majors
| Major | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 57 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 56 |
| Mathematics | 29 |
| Engineering | 29 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology, Other | 23 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 22 |
| Political Science and Government | 22 |
| Neuroscience | 15 |
Show the other 42 majors
| English Language and Literature | 15 |
| Philosophy | 13 |
| Education, Other | 11 |
| Sociology and Anthropology | 11 |
| Environmental Studies | 9 |
| Biochemistry | 8 |
| Physics | 8 |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 8 |
| Fine/Studio Arts | 7 |
| Chemistry | 7 |
| Linguistics | 6 |
| Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution | 5 |
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts | 5 |
| History | 5 |
| Medical Anthropology | 4 |
| Religion/Religious Studies | 4 |
| Music | 3 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts, Other | 3 |
| Dance | 3 |
| Social Sciences, Other | 3 |
| Political Science and Government, Other | 3 |
| Cognitive Science | 3 |
| Russian Language and Literature | 3 |
| Asian Studies/Civilization | 2 |
| German Studies | 2 |
| Education | 2 |
| Biophysics | 2 |
| Astrophysics | 2 |
| Anthropology, Other | 2 |
| Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other | 2 |
| Social Sciences | 1 |
| Psychology, Other | 1 |
| Chemical Physics | 1 |
| Islamic Studies | 1 |
| Classical, Ancient Mediterranean, and Near Eastern Studies and Archaeology | 1 |
| Latin Language and Literature | 1 |
| Ancient/Classical Greek Language and Literature | 1 |
| French Language and Literature | 1 |
| Japanese Language and Literature | 1 |
| Comparative Literature | 1 |
| American Indian/Native American Studies | 1 |
| African Studies | 1 |
Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Sports and campus life
Men’s varsity · NCAA Division III, Centennial Conference
Baseball, Basketball, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
Women’s varsity · NCAA Division III, Centennial Conference
Badminton, Basketball, Field Hockey, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Volleyball
ROTC
Air Force
Faith groups
Hillel, InterVarsity, Newman Connection
Also
Study abroad
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), intervarsity.org · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026
The place
Setting
Suburb, large
Federal locale classification
Metro area
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD
6,330,422 people
Big-city metro (1 million+)
Yes
More about the place
Nearest airport
Philadelphia International (PHL)
Nearest hub airport
Philadelphia International (PHL)
Walkability
EPA walkability index 13.5 of 20
Elevation
205 ft
Time zone
Eastern
January low
27°F
July high
89°F
Annual snowfall
23.1 in
Days at 90°F or higher
27 per year
One-bedroom fair market rent
$1,550 per month
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Colleges nearby
- Widener University3 mi
- Neumann University5 mi
- Haverford College8 mi
- Saint Joseph's University - Philadelphia9 mi
- Bryn Mawr College9 mi
- Rosemont College9 mi
Straight-line distance between campuses
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