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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 | ||
German Studies | ||
Biological And Biomedical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
Biology/biological Sciences, General | ||
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
Computer And Information Sciences, General | ||
Education | Associate | Bachelors |
Education, General | ||
Engineering | Associate | Bachelors |
Engineering, General | ||
English Language And Literature/Letters | Associate | Bachelors |
English Language And Literature, General | ||
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics | Associate | Bachelors |
Chinese Language And Literature | ||
Classics And Classical Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics, General | ||
Comparative Literature | ||
French Language And Literature | ||
Latin Language And Literature | ||
Linguistics | ||
Russian Language And Literature | ||
Spanish Language And Literature | ||
History | Associate | Bachelors |
History, General | ||
Mathematics And Statistics | Associate | Bachelors |
Mathematics, General | ||
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
Classical, Ancient Mediterranean, And Near Eastern Studies And Archaeology | ||
Medieval And Renaissance Studies | ||
Peace Studies And Conflict Resolution | ||
Natural Resources And Conservation | Associate | Bachelors |
Environmental Studies | ||
Philosophy And Religious Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
Philosophy | ||
Religion/religious Studies | ||
Physical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
Astronomy | ||
Chemistry, General | ||
Physics, General | ||
Psychology | Associate | Bachelors |
Research And Experimental Psychology, Other | ||
Public Administration And Social Service Professions | Associate | Bachelors |
Health Policy Analysis | ||
Social Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
Economics, General | ||
Political Science And Government, General | ||
Sociology And Anthropology | ||
Visual And Performing Arts | Associate | Bachelors |
Art History, Criticism And Conservation | ||
Dance, General | ||
Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General | ||
Film/video And Photographic Arts, Other | ||
Fine/studio Arts, General | ||
Music, General |
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
14,707
Applied
1,019
Accepted
1,625
Enrolled
Female Admissions
8,660
Females Applied
530
Females Accepted
6%
Male Admissions
6,047
Males Applied
489
Males Accepted
8%
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 | 730 | 790 | |
ACT Composite | 34 | 32 | 35 |
Tuition & Fees
Tuition
61,992
Private
Fees
420
Full-time student fees
18,964
Room & board
9,578
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
1,625
Total Undergrad students
14%
International Students
88%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
Hispanic/Latino | 14.27% |
---|---|
Black or African American | 9.02% |
White or Caucasian | 31.62% |
American Indian or Alaska Native | 0.43% |
Asian | 17.67% |
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0.06% |
Two or more races | 9.76% |
Other | 3.15% |
Gender
Male (48.62%)
Female (51.38%)
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
235
Total Faculty
8:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-time - 201
Part-time - 34
Male - 117
Female - 118
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