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

Contact Phone: 610-328-8000

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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%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

6,047

Males Applied

489

Males Accepted

8%

Acceptance Rate

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
Out of state Fall freshmen	January 4th	January 1st
Early decision plan	November 15th	December 15th
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported
Transfer	April 1st	May 15th

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

62,570

Avg. Financial Aid Package

64,615

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

70,906

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

0

Avg. Loan Aid

54,918

Avg. Grant Aid

60,877

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

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

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)

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

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	No	No	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	No	No	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