Swarthmore College

(Swarthmore, PA)

Swarthmore, founded in 1864, is a private, liberal arts college. Its 357-acre campus is located in Swarthmore, 10 miles from downtown Philadelphia.

Admissions

17.4%
of Applicants Admitted

Admitted Freshmen Ranked

1% in Top 50% in H.S. Class

Regular Decision: January 01, 2011

SAT Required

Test Score Ranges

25th percentile to 75th percentile

2010–2290 SAT Total
670–760 SAT Reading
670–770 SAT Math
670–760 SAT Writing

30–33 ACT Composite
29–35 ACT English
28–34 ACT Math

Minimum TOEFL:

Cost

$52,265
Annual tuition, fees, books, supplies, room and board

In-State Tuition: $37,860
Out-of-State Tuition: $37,860
Room and Board: $13,255
Books & Supplies: $1,150

Will I Like It

1,513
number of undergraduates

Private Non-Profit
Setting: Suburban
52% Women

Famous Alumni

David Baltimore - Nobel Laureate in Physiology or Medicine
Michael Dukakis - Governor of MA and Presidential Candidate
Carol Gilligan - Psychologist and Writer
Carl Levin - U.S. Senator for Michigan
James Michener - Author
Alice Paul - Author of the Equal Rights Amendment
Molly Yard - President of the National Organization for Women
Robert Zoellick - President of the World Bank
Nancy Roman - Chief of Astronomy at NASA
Norman Rush - Novelist

Areas of Study

Business & Economics

Economics

Education

Teaching

Engineering

Computer Science, Other Engineering

Humanities

Art History, English Language & Literature, Foreign Languages

Music

General Music & Theory

Performing Arts

Dance, Drama & Theatre, Film & Video

Philosophy & Religion

Philosophy, Religion

Politics & Law

Political Science & Government, Public Policy

Public Service

Public Administration

Science & Math

Astronomy, Biology, Chemistry, Materials Sciences, Math, Physics

Social Sciences

International Relations, Other Social Sciences, Psychology

Visual Arts & Design

Art

Extra Curriculars

Books, Amnesty International, Chess, Church, Art Club, Comedy, Band, Computers, Dancing, Drama, College Democrats, College Republicans, Color Guard, Film, Computer Club, Languages, Marching Band, Ensemble, Movies, FBLA - Future Business Leaders of America Clubs, Fellowship Christian Athletes, Piano, Poetry, Film Society, Politics, Foreign Language Club, French Club, Student Council, German Club, Theatre, Video Games, Glee Club, Gospel Choir, Improv Group, Investment Club, Junior Achievement, Math Club, Model United Nations, NAHS - National Art Honors Society, Orchestra, Poetry Society, Science Club, Science Olympiad, Spanish Club, Student Government & Council, Students for a Free Tibet, Thespian Society, Young Democrats

Mailing Address

500 College Ave
Swarthmore, PA 19081

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