Swarthmore College
If you're looking for a top-noche and challenging liberal arts education, Swarthmore College may be just the school for you. It's known for its well-rounded, yet focused, curriculum that cover over 40 academic disciplines. Swarthmore emphasizes a unique style of discussion-based learning and strives to maintain small class sizes, whereby ensuring that each student receives the personalized attention they need to be successful. In fact, Swarthmore has a ratio of 1 faculty member for every 8 students. How many colleges can claim that?
But Swarthmore has a lot more to offer than an exceptional academic program. Student life at Swarthmore is diverse and stimulating. The school features an array of year round student events, activities, organizations and athletic programs. You'll never run out of something fun to do at Swarthmore.
Even though Swarthmore is a liberal arts college, its admissions team is very selective and they only admit the most qualified students. If you want to get into Swartmore, do your best to get good grades, participate in extracurricular and leadership activities in highschool, perform well on the ACT and/or SAT exams and schedule an interview for Swarthmore's early decision application. The early decision application deadline for fall term is November 15 (January 1 for regular decision).
Admission Office
500 College Avenue
Swarthmore, PA 19081
(610) 328-8300
(800) 667-3110
Fax: (610) 328-8580
admissions@swarthmore.edu
Contact: James Bock
Dean of Admissions and Financial Aid
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Main Address
500 College Avenue
Swarthmore, PA 19081
(610) 328-8000
www.swarthmore.edu
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Size
Total undergrads: 1,490
First-time degree-seeking freshmen: 372
Degree-seeking undergrads: 1,477
Setting
Suburban setting
Small town (2,500 - 9,999)
Residential campus
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Degrees offered:
 Bachelor's
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Tuition & Fees
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Estimated Annual Expenses |
'07-2008 |
'08-2009 |
'09-2010 |
'10-2011 |
% change '09-'11 |
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Tuition and fees |
$34,884 |
$36,490 |
$37,860 |
$39,600 |
+4.60% |
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Books and Supplies |
$1,080 |
$1,110 |
$1,150 |
$1,150 |
0.00% |
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Living Arrangement - On Campus |
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Room and Board |
$10,816 |
$11,314 |
$11,740 |
$11,900 |
+1.36% |
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Other |
$1,435 |
$1,467 |
$1,515 |
$1,503 |
-0.79% |
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Living Arrangement - Off Campus |
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Room and Board |
$0 |
$0 |
$0 |
$0 |
0.00% |
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Other |
$0 |
$0 |
$0 |
$0 |
0.00% |
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Total Expenses |
'07-2008 |
'08-2009 |
'09-2010 |
'10-2011 |
% change '09-'11 |
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In-state On Campus |
$48,215 |
$50,381 |
$52,265 |
$54,153 |
+3.61% |
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In-state Off Campus |
$35,964 |
$37,600 |
$39,010 |
$40,750 |
+4.46% |
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In-state with Family |
$35,964 |
$37,600 |
$39,010 |
$40,750 |
+4.46% |
Financial Aid
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Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
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Type of Aid
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Students
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Percent
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Amount
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Average Per Student
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All students financial aid 1 |
234 |
63% |
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Grant or scholarship aid |
188 |
51% |
$5,822,936 |
$30,973 |
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• Federal grants |
50 |
13% |
$234,690 |
$4,694 |
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• Pell grants |
39 |
10% |
$137,678 |
$3,530 |
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• Other federal grants |
44 |
12% |
$97,012 |
$2,205 |
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State/local government grant or scholarships |
15 |
4% |
$34,760 |
$2,317 |
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Institutional grants or scholarships |
182 |
49% |
$5,553,486 |
$30,514 |
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Student loan aid |
73 |
20% |
$537,678 |
$7,365 |
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• Federal student loans |
69 |
19% |
$340,878 |
$4,940 |
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• Other student loans |
7 |
2% |
$196,800 |
$28,114 |
All Majors and Programs
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BA/BS
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MA/MS
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PhD
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AA/AS
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CERT
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Total of All Education Programs |
408 |
– |
– |
– |
– |
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Area, Gender, Cultural, Ethnic, and Group Studies |
16 |
– |
– |
– |
– |
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African-american/black Studies |
1 |
– |
– |
– |
– |
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American/united States Studies/civilization |
1 |
– |
– |
– |
– |
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Area Studies, Other |
1 |
– |
– |
– |
– |
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Asian Studies/civilization |
7 |
– |
– |
– |
– |
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Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies, Other |
– |
– |
– |
– |
– |
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French Studies |
– |
– |
– |
– |
– |
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German Studies |
– |
– |
– |
– |
– |
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Latin American Studies |
– |
– |
– |
– |
– |
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Near and Middle Eastern Studies |
3 |
– |
– |
– |
– |
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Russian Studies |
– |
– |
– |
– |
– |
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Women's Studies |
3 |
– |
– |
– |
– |
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Biology and Biomedical Sciences |
50 |
– |
– |
– |
– |
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Biochemistry |
2 |
– |
– |
– |
– |
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Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other |
– |
– |
– |
– |
– |
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Biology and Biological Sciences, General |
48 |
– |
– |
– |
– |
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Biometry/biometrics |
– |
– |
– |
– |
– |
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Biophysics |
– |
– |
– |
– |
– |
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Computing and Information Sciences |
12 |
– |
– |
– |
– |
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Computer and Information Sciences, General |
12 |
– |
– |
– |
– |
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Education |
24 |
– |
– |
– |
– |
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Bilingual, Multilingual, and Multicultural Education, Other |
– |
– |
– |
– |
– |
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Education, Other |
24 |
– |
– |
– |
– |
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Engineering |
17 |
– |
– |
– |
– |
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Engineering, General |
17 |
– |
– |
– |
– |
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English Language, Composition and Literature/letters |
27 |
– |
– |
– |
– |
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English Language and Literature, General |
26 |
– |
– |
– |
– |
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English Language and Literature/letters, Other |
1 |
– |
– |
– |
– |
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Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics |
35 |
– |
– |
– |
– |
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Ancient/classical Greek Language and Literature |
– |
– |
– |
– |
– |
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Chinese Language and Literature |
4 |
– |
– |
– |
– |
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Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General |
– |
– |
– |
– |
– |
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Comparative Literature |
7 |
– |
– |
– |
– |
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French Language and Literature |
5 |
– |
– |
– |
– |
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German Language and Literature |
– |
– |
– |
– |
– |
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Japanese Language and Literature |
– |
– |
– |
– |
– |
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Latin Language and Literature |
4 |
– |
– |
– |
– |
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Linguistics |
7 |
– |
– |
– |
– |
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Russian Language and Literature |
1 |
– |
– |
– |
– |
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Spanish Language and Literature |
7 |
– |
– |
– |
– |
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History |
19 |
– |
– |
– |
– |
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History, General |
19 |
– |
– |
– |
– |
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History, Other |
– |
– |
– |
– |
– |
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Human Services, General |
– |
– |
– |
– |
– |
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Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other |
– |
– |
– |
– |
– |
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Public Policy Analysis, General |
– |
– |
– |
– |
– |
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Mathematics and Statistics |
18 |
– |
– |
– |
– |
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Applied Mathematics, Other |
– |
– |
– |
– |
– |
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Mathematics, General |
18 |
– |
– |
– |
– |
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Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, General |
– |
– |
– |
– |
– |
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Biological and Physical Sciences |
– |
– |
– |
– |
– |
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Mathematics and Computer Science |
– |
– |
– |
– |
– |
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Medieval and Renaissance Studies |
– |
– |
– |
– |
– |
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Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, Other |
– |
– |
– |
– |
– |
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Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution |
– |
– |
– |
– |
– |
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Natural Resources and Conservation |
– |
– |
– |
– |
– |
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Environmental Studies |
– |
– |
– |
– |
– |
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Physical Sciences |
19 |
– |
– |
– |
– |
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Astronomy |
1 |
– |
– |
– |
– |
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Astrophysics |
2 |
– |
– |
– |
– |
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Chemical Physics |
1 |
– |
– |
– |
– |
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Chemistry, General |
7 |
– |
– |
– |
– |
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Geology and Earth Science, General |
– |
– |
– |
– |
– |
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Physical Sciences, Other |
– |
– |
– |
– |
– |
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Physics, General |
8 |
– |
– |
– |
– |
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Psychology |
35 |
– |
– |
– |
– |
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Physiological Psychology/psychobiology |
– |
– |
– |
– |
– |
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Psychology, General |
31 |
– |
– |
– |
– |
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Psychology, Other |
4 |
– |
– |
– |
– |
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Social Sciences |
106 |
– |
– |
– |
– |
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Economics, General |
48 |
– |
– |
– |
– |
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International Relations and Affairs |
– |
– |
– |
– |
– |
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Political Science and Government, General |
40 |
– |
– |
– |
– |
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Political Science and Government, Other |
– |
– |
– |
– |
– |
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Social Sciences, Other |
18 |
– |
– |
– |
– |
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Sociology |
– |
– |
– |
– |
– |
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Visual and Performing Arts |
30 |
– |
– |
– |
– |
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Art History, Criticism and Conservation |
4 |
– |
– |
– |
– |
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Dance, General |
1 |
– |
– |
– |
– |
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Drama and Dramatics/theatre Arts, General |
8 |
– |
– |
– |
– |
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Film/cinema/video Studies |
– |
– |
– |
– |
– |
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Film/video and Photographic Arts, Other |
8 |
– |
– |
– |
– |
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Fine/studio Arts, General |
7 |
– |
– |
– |
– |
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Music, General |
2 |
– |
– |
– |
– |
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Musicology and Ethnomusicology |
– |
– |
– |
– |
– |
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Visual and Performing Arts, Other |
– |
– |
– |
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Above data represents first majors only.
(-) Indicates that a program is not offered at this level.
Admissions Information
Application Fee
College has an application fee: Yes
Regular application fee: $60
Online application fee: $60
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Enrollment Rates
Percent applicants admitted: 16%
Percent of students who return for sophomore year: 96%
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Undergraduate College Majors
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, & Gender Studies
 Asian Studies B
German Studies B
Women's Studies B
Arts, Visual & Performing
Art History/Criticism/Conservation B
Dance B
Drama/Theater Arts B
Film Studies B
Fine/Studio Arts B
Music - General B
Biological & Biomedical Sciences
Biochemistry B
Biology B
Computer & Information Sciences
Computer/Information Sciences - General B
Education
Education - General B
Engineering
Engineering - General B
English Language & Literature
English Language & Literature - General B
Foreign Language & Literature
Chinese B
Classics B
Comparative Literature B
French B
German B
Greek, Ancient B
Japanese B
Latin B
Linguistics B
Russian B
Spanish B
History
History - General B
Mathematics
Mathematics - General B
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
Medieval/Renaissance Studies B
Philosophy & Religion
Philosophy B
Religion/Religious Studies B
Physical Sciences
Astronomy B
Astrophysics B
Chemical Physics B
Chemistry B
Physics B
Psychology
Psychobiology/Physiological Psychology B
Psychology - General B
Social Sciences
Anthropology B
Economics B
Political Science/Government B
Sociology B
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Degree levels for each major are designated by the following letters:
A = Associate degree
B = Bachelor's degree
C = Certificate or diploma
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*We do not guarantee the accuracy of information on this page. All information is subject to change. You should confirm all information with a college admissions officer.
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