Swarthmore College Men's Track and Field
Swarthmore College (Swarthmore) · Swarthmore, Pennsylvania · Private nonprofit university
Swarthmore College Men's Track and Field coaches
Coaches at Swarthmore College who recruit Men's Track and Field, head coach first.
The program
Where Swarthmore College competes and how it ranks.
- Affiliation
- NCAA
- Division
- Division III
- Conference
- Centennial Conference
- Program level
- Somewhat Recognized
- Athletics site
- swarthmoreathletics.com
How you compare
The middle 50% of admitted students score inside the blue band. Test policy: Considered but not Required.
Popular majors
- Test policy
- Considered but not Required
- Student-to-faculty
- 7 : 1
- Graduation rate
- 92% in six years
What it costs
Yearly figures. Net price is the average paid after grants and scholarships.
Where it is
Swarthmore College in Swarthmore.
- Location
- Swarthmore, Pennsylvania
- Type
- Private Non-Profit
- Religious affiliation
- Not Religiously Affiliated
- Time zone
- Eastern
- Website
- swarthmore.edu
About Swarthmore College Men's Track and Field
How the program competes and what the school is like.
Peter Carroll, the Head Men's & Women's Cross Country/Track & Field Coach, leads the Swarthmore College Men's Track and Field staff of 7 coaches, verified October 2026. Swarthmore College (Swarthmore) competes in NCAA Division III Men's Track and Field as a member of the Centennial Conference. Under NCAA rules, Division III coaches can call and message recruits at any time. Swarthmore College is a small private school in Swarthmore, Pennsylvania with 1,623 undergraduates, a 7% acceptance rate and an average net price of $17,930 a year after aid.
How to get recruited by Swarthmore College Men's Track and Field
What to send, who to send it to and when to follow up.
- Find the right coachEmail Peter Carroll, the Head Men's & Women's Cross Country/Track & Field Coach and Lauren Lucci, the Associate Head Men's & Women's Cross Country/Track & Field Coach. Swarthmore College has 7 coaches for Men's Track and Field, so write to the one who recruits your position or event, not only the head coach.
- Lead with your numbersPut your PRs in your events, with links to verified results in the subject line and first sentences. Division III programs don't offer athletic scholarships, so add your GPA and intended major too.
- Send your videoInclude race or attempt video from recent meets, with the link near the top so Peter can watch without scrolling.
- Show the academic fitAdmitted students at Swarthmore College typically score 1490–1560 on the SAT and 33–35 on the ACT, and testing is considered but not required. Mention your GPA and intended major.
- Follow upCoaches rarely reply to the first email. Follow up with the Swarthmore College staff after a week, and again after your next meet with updated results.
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Email Coach PeterHow track and field recruiting works on AthleticScholar →Swarthmore College Men's Track and Field FAQ
Quick answers about the program, the school and how to reach the coaches.
Is Swarthmore College D3?
Yes. Swarthmore College competes in NCAA Division III Men's Track and Field, in the Centennial Conference.
Is Swarthmore College public or private?
Swarthmore College is a private nonprofit school in Swarthmore, Pennsylvania.
What conference is Swarthmore College Men's Track and Field in?
The Centennial Conference.
Does Swarthmore College offer athletic scholarships for Men's Track and Field?
No. NCAA Division III schools don't offer athletic scholarships, but athletes can receive academic and need-based aid.
How many coaches does Swarthmore College Men's Track and Field have?
7 coaches, led by Peter Carroll, the Head Men's & Women's Cross Country/Track & Field Coach.
Who is the head coach of Swarthmore College Men's Track and Field?
Peter Carroll is the Head Men's & Women's Cross Country/Track & Field Coach.
When can Swarthmore College Men's Track and Field coaches contact recruits?
Under NCAA rules, Division III coaches can call and message recruits at any time. You can email the coaches yourself at any age. Rules change, so check your sport's current NCAA recruiting calendar.
Can you walk on to Swarthmore College Men's Track and Field?
It depends on roster space each year. The best way to find out is to email the coaches with your stats and highlights and ask about walk-on spots.
How much does Swarthmore College cost?
In-state tuition is $65,058 and out-of-state tuition is $65,058 a year. The average net price after grants and scholarships is $17,930.
What is the Swarthmore College acceptance rate?
7% of applicants are admitted.
What SAT or ACT score do you need for Swarthmore College?
Admitted students typically score 1490–1560 on the SAT and 33–35 on the ACT.
How do I contact the Swarthmore College Men's Track and Field coaches?
Start a free 7-day AthleticScholar trial to see each coach's email and send a personal message from your own Gmail, with follow-ups until they reply.
Admissions, cost and enrollment figures come from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS), latest year available.
