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Swarthmore College

Swarthmore, Pennsylvania

Swarthmore College, situated near Philadelphia, is a top-ranked liberal arts college known for its rigorous academics and commitment to social responsibility. The college offers a unique Honors Program inspired by the Oxbridge tutorial system, promoting in-depth, seminar-style learning. With a student-faculty ratio of 8:1, students receive personalized attention and mentorship. Swarthmore’s picturesque campus and collaborative community provide an ideal environment for intellectual exploration.

Get to know Swarthmore College

1,644
Degree-Seeking Undergraduates
Enrolled female students
52%
 
Enrolled male students
48%
 
Gender Ratio
Full-time students
100%
 
Part-time students
0%
 
Full-time to Part-time Ratio
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Retention rate
Full-time faculty
94%
 
Adjuncts
6%
 
Faculty Ratio
8:1
Student/teacher ratio
$61,992
Full-time tuition cost
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6-year graduation rate
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Acceptance rate

Contact Swarthmore College

Contact Admissions

www.swarthmore.edu/admissions-aid

Campus Location

500 College Avenue
Swarthmore, PA 19081

(610) 328-8000

Find Swarthmore Online

www.swarthmore.edu