Swarthmore Admissions Information
Swarthmore College
Swarthmore, PA (
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Swarthmore College is a private liberal arts college located near Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1864, the College is highly regarded for its rigorous academic programs. Approximately 90% of Swarthmore graduates go on to attend graduate or professional school. Many of the College’s alumni obtain their graduate degrees from UC Berkeley, University of Chicago, Harvard, MIT, NYU, Penn, Princeton, Stanford, and Yale. The College offers more than 600 courses in more than 40 academic programs. The school’s small size (about 1500 students) creates an intimate learning environment.
Swarthmore has almost 140 registered student organizations, including a film society, choral groups, and a radio station. The College offers a variety of athletic programs ranging from basketball and field hockey to soccer and rugby. Since the town of Swarthmore is just 22 minutes from Philadelphia by train, students can enjoy both the peace of a cozy suburban town and the amenities of a bustling metropolis.
Basic Info
| Main Address: |
500 College Avenue
Swarthmore, PA 19081 |
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| Phone Number: |
(610) 328-8000 |
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| Website: |
www.swarthmore.edu |
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Characteristics
| Type of school: |
Private, Liberal Arts |
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| Type of school: |
Coed |
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| Setting: |
Suburban |
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| Athletics: |
Division III, Club, Intercollegiate and Intramural Sports |
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| Degrees offered: |
Bachelor's |
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| Size of undergraduate student body: |
1,525 |
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| Percent out-of-state: |
87% |
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| Percent international: |
7% |
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| Female to Male ratio: |
52:48 |
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Academic Life
| Student to Professor ratio: |
8:1 |
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| Most popular majors: |
Social Sciences
Biology
Visual and Performing Arts
Foreign Languages and Literature |
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| Special study programs: |
Accelerated Program
Cross-Registration
Double Major
Honors Program
Independent Study
Internships
ROTC, Air Force
ROTC, Army
ROTC, Navy
Student-Designed Major
Study Abroad
Teacher Certification
Visiting/Exchange Student Program |
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Campus Life
Housing options:
Coed housing
Women's housing |
Men's housing |
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Activities:
| 138 Registered student organizations |
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Fun Facts
- Voted #1 "Best Value Private Colleges"
- Voted #7 "Students Study the Most"
- Voted #13 "LGBT-Friendly"
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- Voted #4 "Number of graduates that go on to earn PhDs"
- Voted #11 "Great Financial Aid"
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Admissions Information
Swarthmore College is a highly selective institution and admits approximately 17% of its applicants. College officials note that a candidate's character, class rank, application essay, recommendations, academic record, and extracurricular activities are the most important factors in the admissions process. Other factors include an applicant's interview, volunteer history, alumni relation, geographic location, racial/ethnic status, talents, work experience, and whether a candidate is a first-generation college student.
Swarthmore has an Early Decision option and about 33% of Early Decision applicants are admitted. If you are interested in applying to Swarthmore, be sure to emphasize any relevant volunteer work or community service you have done. The College favors candidates that have demonstrated a commitment to social responsibility.
| Admissions address: |
500 College Avenue
Swarthmore, PA 19081 |
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| Phone number: |
(610) 328-8300 |
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| Fax number: |
(610) 328-8580 |
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| Admissions Website: |
http://www.swarthmore.edu/x504.xml |
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| Email: |
admissions@swarthmore.edu |
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| Contact Person: |
James Bock, Dean of Admissions and Financial Aid |
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| Number of first-year applications received: |
5,575 |
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| Percent of applicants admitted: |
17% |
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Application Information
| Regular application deadline: |
January 3 |
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| Early decision/action deadline: |
November 15 (Early Decision) |
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| Accepts the Common Application? |
Yes (school-specific supplement required) |
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| Admission requirements: |
Essay
Secondary School Report
Guidance Counselor Recommendation
Midyear Grade Report
Standardized Test Scores
Two Academic Teacher Evaluations |
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Application Information
| Standardized test scores required? |
SAT & 2 SAT Subject Tests OR ACT with Writing OR SAT and ACT |
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| Policy regarding SAT score-use: |
Considers highest section scores for all test dates |
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| SAT Critical Reading |
670
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716
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760
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91%
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| SAT Math |
670
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709
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770
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91%
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| SAT Writing |
670
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718
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760
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91%
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| College Board code: |
2821 |
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| ACT code: |
3722 |
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