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Swarthmore College Score Requirements
Swarthmore University reports an average SAT score of 1530, with a 25th percentile of 1500 and a 75th percentile of 1550. The average ACT score is 34, ranging from a 25th percentile of 33 to a 75th percentile of 35. For English language proficiency, the average TOEFL score is 100, while the IELTS average is 7.0, both having a minimum requirement of their respective averages. The average IB score is 43, with a range of 42 to 44. Additionally, GPA data is partially unavailable, as the unweighted average is not disclosed.
GPA Requirements
Swarthmore University has a weighted average GPA of 4.17 for incoming students, indicating a high level of academic performance among applicants. The University does not disclose the 25th or 75th percentiles for weighted GPAs, nor does it provide data for unweighted GPAs.
More DetailsSAT Requirements
1500-1550
Average: 1530
Submitting SAT: 39%
Math: 750-790
Reading: 740-770
Swarthmore University has an average SAT score of 1530, with a 25th percentile score of 1500 and a 75th percentile score of 1550. For the individual components, the SAT Math 25th percentile is 750 and the 75th percentile is 790, while the Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (ERW) 25th percentile is 740 and the 75th percentile is 770. Notably, 39% of students submitting applications included their SAT scores.
More DetailsACT Requirements
33-35
Average: 34
Submitting ACT: 16%
Math: 31-35
English: 35-36
Reading: -
Science: -
Swarthmore University reports an average ACT score of 34 for admitted students, with a 25th percentile score of 33 and a 75th percentile score of 35. For the math component, the 25th percentile is 31 and the 75th percentile is 35. The English component has a 25th percentile of 35 and a 75th percentile of 36. Only 16% of students submitted their ACT scores as part of their application.
More DetailsTOEFL Requirements
100-100
Average: 100
Minimum: 100
Listening: -
Reading: -
Speaking: -
Writing: -
Swarthmore University requires a minimum TOEFL score of 100 for undergraduate admissions. The average TOEFL score among admitted students is also 100, with both the 25th and 75th percentiles at 100 as well. Detailed component scores for listening, reading, speaking, and writing are not disclosed.
More DetailsSuperscoring Allowed
Swarthmore University allows superscoring for undergraduate admissions, meaning they consider the highest scores across multiple test dates. This policy can benefit applicants by combining their best scores in a way that reflects their strongest testing performance.
More DetailsTest Optional
Self-Reporting Allowed
Swarthmore University is test optional, meaning that applicants are not required to submit standardized test scores for admission. Additionally, the University allows self-reporting of test scores, allowing students to provide their scores without official documentation at the time of application. Currently, 39% of applicants submit SAT scores and 16% submit ACT scores, with the combined total of 55% reflecting that some students submit both types of scores.
More DetailsIB Requirements
42-44
Average: 43
Swarthmore University reports an average IB score of 43, with the 25th percentile at 42 and the 75th percentile at 44. Recommended higher-level subjects include Math AA, Physics, Biology, and Chemistry, while suggested standard-level subjects are English B, History, and Psychology.
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