School profile
Swarthmore College Lacrosse
Swarthmore College in Swarthmore, Pennsylvania fields Division 3 men's lacrosse and Division 3 women's lacrosse in the Centennial Conference. The school admits 7 percent of applicants, with a middle 50 percent SAT range of 1,490 to 1,560, and enrolls 1,613 undergraduates.
Location
Swarthmore, PA
Admit rate
7%
SAT range
1,490-1,560
Undergraduates
1,613
The programs
| Team | Division | Conference |
|---|---|---|
| Men's | Division 3 | Centennial Conference |
| Women's | Division 3 | Centennial Conference |
How Swarthmore College compares
With a 7 percent admit rate, Swarthmore College is more selective than 97 percent of the college lacrosse schools we track. The middle half of admitted students scored between 1,490 and 1,560 on the SAT, or 33 to 35 on the ACT, which is the honest yardstick for whether it belongs on your list as a safety, a fit, or a reach. At 1,613 undergraduates, it is the 46th largest of the 72 lacrosse schools in Pennsylvania with published data. Academically it sits in our highest tier, so a coach who wants you can be worth real leverage in admissions, and academic merit aid can stack on top of any athletic money. Conference opponents recruit from the same pool, so the 8 peer schools listed below belong on the same target list. Admissions figures are College Scorecard data from 2023.
Conference opponents with published data
Recruits considering Swarthmore College usually email these staffs in the same batch.
- Bryn Mawr College29% admit · SAT 1,280-1,510
- Dickinson College42% admit · SAT 1,310-1,460
- Franklin & Marshall College28% admit · SAT 1,310-1,463
- Gettysburg College39% admit · SAT 1,270-1,460
- Haverford College12% admit · SAT 1,460-1,550
- Johns Hopkins University6% admit · SAT 1,520-1,570
- McDaniel College78% admit · SAT 1,050-1,230
- Muhlenberg College72% admit · SAT 1,250-1,410
Common questions
Does Swarthmore College have a lacrosse team?
Yes. Swarthmore College fields Division 3 men's lacrosse and Division 3 women's lacrosse in Swarthmore, Pennsylvania, competing in the Centennial Conference. Contact details for the coaching staff are in the Vantage database.
How hard is it to get into Swarthmore College?
Swarthmore College admits 7 percent of applicants, making it more selective than 97 percent of college lacrosse schools. The middle 50 percent SAT range is 1,490 to 1,560. For a recruit, coach support can meaningfully change those odds, which is why you start the conversation early.
How big is Swarthmore College?
Swarthmore College enrolls 1,613 undergraduates, the 46th largest among the 72 lacrosse schools in Pennsylvania with published data. Size drives class sizes, campus feel, and game-day atmosphere, so visit before you decide it fits.