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Swarthmore College, one of the top-ranked liberal arts colleges in the US, has completed its admissions cycle for the Class of 2029. Swarthmore admitted 965 students out of 12,995 applicants, resulting in a 7.4% overall acceptance rate, down just slightly from 7.5% last year, revealing a consistently challenging admissions landscape for prospective students. Keep reading to find additional breakdowns and analysis that help prospective applicants better understand Swarthmore's admissions landscape.
Class of 2029 | Class of 2028 | Class of 2027 | |
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Number of Applicants | 12,995 | 13,065 | 14,287 |
Number of Acceptances | 965 | 975 | 969 |
Acceptance Rate | 7.4% | 7.5% | 6.7% |
Among a handful of renowned liberal arts colleges in the US, Swarthmore remains a highly appealing choice for many students. Prospective applicants should seek to demonstrate exceptional achievement in academics and extracurriculars while pursuing opportunities for community service and leadership, all while showcasing genuine interest for attending Swarthmore.
Although Swarthmore hasn't reported ED acceptance results for the Class of 2029, we can make thoughtful estimates based on recent data and trends.
Over the past three years Swarthmore's ED acceptance rate has been as high as 20%, for the Class of 2026, but dropped to 16% for the Class of 2027, before increasing again to 18% during last year's admissions cycle.
Class of 2029 | Class of 2028 | Class of 2027 | Class of 2026 | |
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Total ED Applications | 1,280* | 1,221 | 1,358 | 1,158 |
Number Accepted | 224* | 220 | 216 | 222 |
% of Students Admitted Under ED | 23%* | 22.5% | 21.7% | 21.8% |
ED Acceptance Rate | 17.5%* | 18% | 16% | 19% |
* Estimated pending release of data
Swarthmore's ED acceptance rates for the past three years reveal relative consistency overall. Though fluctuating from year to year, the ED acceptance rate consistently ranges between 17–19% and represents a rate that is statistically well above the school's overall acceptance rate, offering an edge for applicants willing to accept the restrictive nature of the policy.
The data also show that applicants admitted in the early round make up slightly more than one-fifth of the first-year students admitted each year.
Class of 2029 | Class of 2028 | Class of 2027 | Class of 2026 | |
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Total RD Applications | 11,715* | 11,779 | 12,929 | 13,549 |
Number Accepted | 741* | 755 | 753 | 799 |
RD Acceptance Rate | 6.3%* | 6.4% | 5.8% | 5.9% |
* Estimated pending release of data
The RD acceptance rate continues to be exceptionally competitive year after year at Swarthmore, averaging 6.1% over the past four years, based on recent-year data and our estimates for this year.
Class Year | Total Applications | Total Accepted | Overall Rate | RD Rate | ED Rate |
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2029 | 12,995 | 965 | 7.4% | 6.3%* | 17.5%* |
2028 | 13,065 | 975 | 7.5% | 6.4% | 18% |
2027 | 14,287 | 969 | 6.7% | 5.8% | 16% |
2026 | 14,700 | 1,021 | 8% | 5.9% | 19% |
2025 | 13,012 | 1,013 | 7.8% | 6.47% | 23.8% |
* Estimated pending release of data
These historical data demonstrate Swarthmore's consistently competitive admissions landscape.
However, while overall acceptance rates have remained at or below 8% year over year for the past five admissions cycles, applying ED to Swarthmore can give applicants a very significant statistical advantage. The average ED rate over the past four years is equivalent to 19.2%.
Congratulations to the students admitted to Swarthmore's Class of 2029 — your achievement reflects remarkable dedication and excellence.
For students aspiring to get into Swarthmore, strategic preparation guided by a personally-tailored roadmap is essential.
Crimson Education specializes in helping ambitious students navigate this challenging process, offering them informed guidance so they can build compelling applications that reflect their authentic strengths and passions.
If you're a student or parent interested in Swarthmore or other top liberal arts colleges, speak with a Crimson Education admissions advisor today to start charting your path to success.
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