Swarthmore College application deadlines for fall 2027
Swarthmore, Pennsylvania · Private · 1,613 undergrads
Swarthmore's early decision is due Nov 15, 2026, early decision II is due Jan 4, 2027 and regular decision is due Jan 4, 2027. Checked on swarthmore.edu on Nov 5, 2026.
When is Swarthmore due?
6days
Early decisionBinding
Due Sunday, Nov 15, 2026 56days
Early decision IIBinding
Due Monday, Jan 4, 2027 56days
Regular decision
Due Monday, Jan 4, 2027 Every Swarthmore deadline for fall 2027
| Round | Deadline | Checked | Where we read it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Early decisionBinding | Sun, Nov 15, 2026 | Nov 5, 2026 | swarthmore.edu |
| Early decision IIBinding | Mon, Jan 4, 2027 | Nov 5, 2026 | swarthmore.edu |
| Regular decision | Mon, Jan 4, 2027 | Nov 5, 2026 | swarthmore.edu |
Does Swarthmore need the SAT or ACT?
Swarthmore is test-optional for fall 2027: you choose whether to send scores. Checked Nov 2, 2026.
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When is the Swarthmore College early decision deadline for fall 2027?
Early decision is due Sun, Nov 15, 2026. It's binding: if you get in, you go. Checked on swarthmore.edu on Nov 5, 2026.
When is the Swarthmore College early decision II deadline for fall 2027?
Early decision II is due Mon, Jan 4, 2027. It's binding: if you get in, you go. Checked on swarthmore.edu on Nov 5, 2026.
When is the Swarthmore College regular decision deadline for fall 2027?
Regular decision is due Mon, Jan 4, 2027. Checked on swarthmore.edu on Nov 5, 2026.
Does Swarthmore College require the SAT or ACT for fall 2027?
No. Swarthmore is test-optional for fall 2027: you choose whether to send scores. Checked on swarthmore.edu on Nov 2, 2026.
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Where these numbers come from
- Admit rate and applicants: Common Data Set, fall 2025 (checked Oct 31, 2026)
- GPA, early rounds and wait list: Common Data Set, fall 2025 (checked Oct 31, 2026)
- Cost, pay and debt: College Scorecard, 2024-25 (checked Oct 31, 2026)
- Deadlines: swarthmore.edu, 2026-27 (checked Nov 5, 2026)
- Test rule: swarthmore.edu, fall 2027 (checked Nov 2, 2026)
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