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Overview
Swarthmore College is a 4-year institution located in Swarthmore, PA, in a suburban setting.
Location & Contact
Address
500 College Avenue
Swarthmore, PA 19081-1397
United States
Swarthmore, PA 19081-1397
United States
Contact
Phone: 610-328-8000
Majors & Degrees
| Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|
| Asian Studies/civilization | × |
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| German Studies | × |
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| Biological And Biomedical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Biology/biological Sciences, General | × |
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| Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Computer And Information Sciences, General | × |
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| Education | Associate | Bachelors |
| Education, General | × |
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| Engineering | Associate | Bachelors |
| Engineering, General | × |
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| English Language And Literature/Letters | Associate | Bachelors |
| English Language And Literature, General | × |
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| Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics | Associate | Bachelors |
| Chinese Language And Literature | × |
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| Comparative Literature | × |
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| French Language And Literature | × |
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| Latin Language And Literature | × |
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| Linguistics | × |
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| Russian Language And Literature | × |
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| Spanish Language And Literature | × |
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| History | Associate | Bachelors |
| History, General | × |
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| Mathematics And Statistics | Associate | Bachelors |
| Mathematics, General | × |
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| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Classical, Ancient Mediterranean, And Near Eastern Studies And Archaeology | × |
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| Medieval And Renaissance Studies | × |
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| Peace Studies And Conflict Resolution | × |
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| Natural Resources And Conservation | Associate | Bachelors |
| Environmental Studies | × |
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| Philosophy And Religious Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Philosophy | × |
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| Religion/religious Studies | × |
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| Physical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Astronomy | × |
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| Chemistry, General | × |
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| Physics, General | × |
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| Psychology | Associate | Bachelors |
| Research And Experimental Psychology, Other | × |
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| Public Administration And Social Service Professions | Associate | Bachelors |
| Health Policy Analysis | × |
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| Social Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Economics, General | × |
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| Political Science And Government, General | × |
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| Sociology And Anthropology | × |
|
| Visual And Performing Arts | Associate | Bachelors |
| Art History, Criticism And Conservation | × |
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| Dance, General | × |
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| Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General | × |
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| Film/video And Photographic Arts, Other | × |
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| Music, General | × |
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Admissions
Acceptance Rate
13,012
Applied
1,013
Accepted
1,651
Enrolled
Female Admissions
7,638
Females Applied
533
Females Accepted
7%
Male Admissions
5,374
Males Applied
480
Males Accepted
9%
Applying
60
Application Fee
| Admission Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Required |
Transcript of high school record Essay 2 recommendations |
| Other requirements: | Statement of good standing from prior institutions. |
Application Deadlines
| Type | Application Closing | Notification Date | Rolling Admissions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall freshmen | January 4th | April 1st | No |
| Out of state Fall freshmen | January 4th | January 1st | No |
| Early decision plan | November 15th | December 15th | No |
| Other early decision plan | Not reported | Not reported | No |
| Transfer | April 1st | May 15th | No |
Test Scores Accepted
| Test | Avg. Score | 25th %
|
75th %
|
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Critical Reading | 737 | 710 | 770 | |
| SAT Math | 752 | 720 | 790 | |
| ACT Composite | 34 | 33 | 35 |
Tuition & Fees
Tuition
58,928
Private
Fees
400
Full-time student fees
18,026
Room & board
9,104
Room only
Other Payment Considerations
| Guaranteed tuition plan offered | No |
|---|---|
| Tuition pre-payment plan | No |
| Tuition payment plans offered | Yes |
Financial Aid
57,737
Avg. Financial Aid Package
58,439
Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package
69,797
Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package
0
Avg. Loan Aid
49,125
Avg. Grant Aid
56,128
Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded
100%
Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met
100%
Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met
Student Body
1,651
Total Undergrad students
15%
International Students
88%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 13.63% |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 7.67% |
| White or Caucasian | 33.17% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0.3% |
| Asian | 17.47% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0.12% |
| Two or more races | 9.25% |
| Other | 2.86% |
Gender
Male (49.73%)
Female (50.27%)
Campus Life
Housing
| Type | |
|---|---|
| College-owned housing | Yes |
| Housing requirements | Yes |
| Housing options |
Co-ed housing Disabled housing Men-only housing Women-only housing |
| % of undergrad students who live in college housing | 96% |
Student Activities
Student-run campus newspaper
Drama/theatre group
Student-run radio station
Student-run television station
Marching band
Choral groups
Campus events:
Primal Scream, Garnet Day and First Collection
Primal Scream, Garnet Day and First Collection
Student Services
Health clinic
Personal/psychological counseling
Women's center
International students advisor
Student Organizations
Greek fraternities
Greek sororities
Local fraternities
Local sororities
Most popular organizations:
Boy Meets Tractor (sketch comedy troupe), Rhythm N Motion (performing dance styles of the African Diaspora), Multi (community for people who self-identify as multiracial, multiethnic, multicultural, and/or multireligious), Mixed Company (a cappella group) and FLI (First Gen/Low Income)
Boy Meets Tractor (sketch comedy troupe), Rhythm N Motion (performing dance styles of the African Diaspora), Multi (community for people who self-identify as multiracial, multiethnic, multicultural, and/or multireligious), Mixed Company (a cappella group) and FLI (First Gen/Low Income)
Campus Security & Safety
24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services
24-hour patrols by trained officers
Student patrols
Late-night transport/escort services
Electronically-operated dormitory entrances
Other Campus Security & Safety:
LiveSafe mobile app
LiveSafe mobile app
Athletics
Men's Sports
| Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
|---|---|---|---|
| Badminton | No | |
No |
| Baseball | |
Division 3 | No |
| Basketball | |
Division 3 | No |
| Cross-country Running | |
Division 3 | No |
| Fencing | No | |
No |
| Field Hockey | No | No | No |
| Golf | |
Division 3 | No |
| Ice Hockey | No | |
No |
| Indoor Track | |
Division 3 | No |
| Lacrosse | |
Division 3 | No |
| Rugby | No | |
No |
| Soccer | |
Division 3 | No |
| Softball | No | No | No |
| Squash | No | |
No |
| Swimming And Diving | |
Division 3 | No |
| Table Tennis | |
No | No |
| Tennis | |
Division 3 | No |
| Track And Field | |
Division 3 | No |
| Ultimate Frisbee | |
|
No |
| Volleyball | No | No | No |
| Water Polo | No | |
No |
Women's Sports
| Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
|---|---|---|---|
| Badminton | No | |
No |
| Baseball | No | No | No |
| Basketball | |
Division 3 | No |
| Cross-country Running | |
Division 3 | No |
| Fencing | No | |
No |
| Field Hockey | |
Division 3 | No |
| Golf | No | No | No |
| Ice Hockey | No | |
No |
| Indoor Track | |
Division 3 | No |
| Lacrosse | |
Division 3 | No |
| Rugby | No | |
No |
| Soccer | |
Division 3 | No |
| Softball | |
Division 3 | No |
| Squash | No | |
No |
| Swimming And Diving | |
Division 3 | No |
| Table Tennis | |
No | No |
| Tennis | |
Division 3 | No |
| Track And Field | |
Division 3 | No |
| Ultimate Frisbee | |
|
No |
| Volleyball | |
Division 3 | No |
| Water Polo | No | |
No |
Faculty
213
Total Faculty
8:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-time - 191
Part-time - 22
Male - 106
Female - 107
Swarthmore College