Swarthmore Viewbook 2021

WHY EVEN GO TO COLLEGE?

Huh, I’ve never been asked that question by a college brochure.

WE KNOW HOW MANY OPTIONS ARE OUT THERE.
EVER HEAR ABOUT THE PARADOX OF CHOICE?

I have a stack of brochures and my email inbox is full. So yes, I have.

WE’RE GLAD YOU’RE READING OURS.

So far, I like this conversation we’re having.

US TOO!
SO, YOU’RE INTERESTED IN THE LIBERAL ARTS?

I guess you could say I’m intrigued.

GOOD. OPEN MINDS ARE IMPORTANT HERE.

Are you going to tell me that I should go to a liberal arts college like Swarthmore?

THAT’S FOR YOU TO DECIDE.
BUT WE CAN GIVE YOU A LOT TO THINK ABOUT.

I do love to ponder…

EXCELLENT. LET’S CONTINUE.
Swarthmore College logo
You’RE STILL READING!

Indeed.

Do you like these fonts? AND THE COLOR SCHEME? IT’S ALL VERY SWARTHMORE.

I appreciate the effort.

Thanks! We did this all for you. shall we keep going?

Yes, yes. But I’ve got a lot going on right now.

Fair enough. What do you want to know?

Tell me about Swarthmore. What kind of school is it?

let’s put it in graphic terms:
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Swarthmore is among the best residential liberal arts colleges where creative thinkers come together for the common good.
I could have Googled that.
And we have a famously giant Adirondack chair.
But do you have my major?
Don’t worry, we’re getting there.
College materials are all the same.
I know,
right?
Can you inspire me?
[performs interpretive dance to your favorite song]
OK, I’m paying attention, but what makes Swarthmore different?
We were hoping you’d ASK that.
Motivation
Whether it’s the lure of free debate or free pizza, you’ll be inspired to
participate at all levels.
INTELLECT
Introducing the “social intellectual.” (Think problem set meets surprise party)
AFFORDABILITY
Financial aid — without student loans.
COMMUNITY
The intersection of passion and pterodactyls.
ACTION
Thinking and doing and being — with purpose.
BALANCE
Work and play, mind and body, sweet and salty.
DESTINATION
Why opportunities matter. Where you’ll go from here.
All the facts you care to read:
majors, programs, activities, resources, and more.
People sitting on big white chair
OUR COMMUNITY OF THINKERS AND DOERS —

of creators, dissectors, and debaters, of problem finders and problem solvers — becomes a part of you. As you help shape this place, it shapes you: your way of looking at the world, your way of interacting with it, your way of making it better. After four years as a Swattie, you’ll emerge prepared to work with others to make things happen. Whether that means engineering new technology, advancing sustainability research, starting a microfinance incubator, or combining psychology and art to study cognition, you’ll have what it takes to apply your liberal arts education with meaning and purpose.

“It doesn’t
matter what
courses you
take.
What ultimately matters
is that you
took them
at Swarthmore.”

PERSPECTIVE.

Swarthmore’s Clothier Hall bell tower, like the College itself, is no ivory edifice. Flanked by the Hormel-Nguyen Intercultural Center at Sproul Hall, it looks out over Philadelphia, the sixth-largest city in the United States. On campus and nearby, Swarthmore students have all they need for a rich intellectual and social experience — one that empowers them to make a difference in the world.

Infographic

In the 2021–2022 academic year, Swarthmore students were awarded seven Fulbright Grants, two Watson Fellowships, a Churchill Scholarship, a Gaither Junior Fellowship, a Truman Scholarship, and a National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship.
student in front of project for biomedical use of 3d printing
stone statue in garden
During the past five years, 86% of applicants were admitted to law school (compared to a national average of 71%).
campus building architecture during the day
Swarthmore students and graduates were awarded
244
Fulbright Grants, Marshall Scholarships, Mellon Mays Undergraduate Fellowships, Mitchell Scholarships, National Science Foundation Research Fellowships, and Rhodes Scholarships from 2010 to 2020.
soccer players on the field during a game on campus
Swarthmore ranks #3 among U.S. colleges and universities for students who go on to earn Ph.D.s.
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view of students at the campus library
5 alumni have won the Nobel Prize.
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During the past five years, 80% of applicants were admitted to medical school (compared to a national average of 42% ).
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Swarthmore student-athletes have received more than 350 All-American awards.
dance students in school gym
closeup of green leaves

Challenging = FUN
more challenging = more FUN

Every course in Swarthmore’s liberal arts curriculum is designed to make students think. Hard. Which means that classmates work together, laugh together, explore together, and end up discovering more than they thought possible.

Sample Senior Thesis Titles

“Structural Studies of DNA Repeats Implicated in Cancer”
“How Can Classroom Practices Support the Development of Students’ Voices, Particularly Black Students’ Voices in Writing?”
“Native American Military Participation in World War I: What Kind of Victory?”
“Graffiti, Rap, Resistance Art, and the Year 2020”

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Researchers working

Challenging = FUN
more challenging = more FUN

Every course in Swarthmore’s liberal arts curriculum is designed to make students think. Hard. Which means that classmates work together, laugh together, explore together, and end up discovering more than they thought possible.

Sample Senior Thesis Titles

“Structural Studies of DNA Repeats Implicated in Cancer”
“How Can Classroom Practices Support the Development of Students’ Voices, Particularly Black Students’ Voices in Writing?”
“Native American Military Participation in World War I: What Kind of Victory?”
“Graffiti, Rap, Resistance Art, and the Year 2020”

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WHAT IS
MOTIVATION?

It’s not something imposed on you. That’s prescription.
It’s not a superficial reward. That’s a pat on the back.
It’s not something dangled in front of you. That’s a carrot.
Then again, it’s hard to motivate in a vacuum.
That’s why the quality of the people around you makes such a difference.
Everyone at Swarthmore is on an intellectual journey:
the students, to find their calling — undauntedly and omnivorously;
the faculty, to share and deepen knowledge, to arrive
at inspiration through imagination, to help students become
scholars, leaders, and doers.
Swarthmore professors are passionate about what they teach.
Their courses are invitations to go on a journey together.
If you have a strong attraction to a subject, seeing it from a professor’s perspective can validate your interest. That leads to even greater involvement, which leads to the kind of discussions you can’t stop thinking about.
Which leads to even deeper interest.
Before long, you’re asking questions your professor can’t answer.
You’re thinking of ways to apply your ideas, to make them
more relevant to the world — more Swarthmore.
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WHAT IS
MOTIVATION?

It’s not something imposed on you. That’s prescription.
It’s not a superficial reward. That’s a pat on the back.
It’s not something dangled in front of you. That’s a carrot.
Then again, it’s hard to motivate in a vacuum.
That’s why the quality of the people around you makes such a difference.
Everyone at Swarthmore is on an intellectual journey:
the students, to find their calling — undauntedly and omnivorously;
the faculty, to share and deepen knowledge, to arrive
at inspiration through imagination, to help students become
scholars, leaders, and doers.
Swarthmore professors are passionate about what they teach.
Their courses are invitations to go on a journey together.
If you have a strong attraction to a subject, seeing it from a professor’s perspective can validate your interest. That leads to even greater involvement, which leads to the kind of discussions you can’t stop thinking about.
Which leads to even deeper interest.
Before long, you’re asking questions your professor can’t answer.
You’re thinking of ways to apply your ideas, to make them
more relevant to the world — more Swarthmore.
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ADVANCED ARABIC • URBAN ECONOMICS •
EPIGENETICS • VISUAL ANTHROPOLOGY •
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE • EXISTENTIALISM
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Swarthmore student playing with dog
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Swarthmore student inspects solar car
Swarthmore instructor laughing with student
Man smiles
“YOU CAN’T LEAVE THIS PLACE without UNDERSTANDING MORE ABOUT THE WORLD AND YOUR PLACE IN IT.”
THE ARTS AS SOCIAL CHANGE • COMEDY •
ANATOMY: BONES, MUSCLES, MOVEMENT
• MODERN AMERICAN POETRY • ENGINEERING
DESIGN • ELEMENTS OF MUSICIANSHIP •
TV AND NEW MEDIA • QUANTUM MECHANICS
• POLITICAL THEORY • ACTING • PLATO
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“All throughout high school, I didn’t know how to answer the, ‘What’s your favorite subject?’ prompt. I really liked everything. A liberal arts curriculum like Swarthmore’s let me explore every different facet and discover what it is I truly like.”

TO LEARN IS TO DARE.

If you’re like most Swatties, you’ve worked really hard to prepare for college. So in your first semester at Swarthmore, all of your classes are pass/fail because we want you to explore without worrying about your grades. The benefits are obvious: You’ll get to sample a variety of courses from our curriculum — unmatched among liberal arts colleges of similar size — opening your eyes to new academic possibilities. And you’ll have a chance to adjust to college life and achieve a balance between coursework and everything else. (Who knows how many extracurriculars are too many until you try a few?) Here’s how it works:
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It’s time to choose classes.

What are you going to take?
I will stick to topics that directly relate to my unwavering career agenda.
Hmmm . . .
Seems like a missed opportunity to sow your intellectual oats.
Don’t you want to explore a little?
Sorta. But Swarthmore is super challenging, right?
Yes, but you are really smart.
But what if I get a low grade or something? Won’t that basically ruin me?
Take heart in knowing that
your first-semester classes are credit/no credit (our version of Pass/Fail).
We don’t rank students, publish your GPA, or provide grades on your first-semester transcripts, either.
You mean I can explore topics that actually interest me, expose myself to new disciplines, challenge myself silly, and discover potentially life-changing passions — without being frozen by the stultifying fear of failure?
LET YOUR CUP RUNNETH OVER.
(Feel free to indulge.)
Don’t you worry.
I’m just getting started.
This place is an endless intellectual buffet.
I am going to sample one of everything.
THAT’S THE SPIRIT.
We hope you’re hungry.
My education until now has been a wonderful appetizer.
WAIT until YOU sample the PSYCHOLOGY.
It looks sublime. I also can’t wait for the critical and cultural theory. My mental gourmand salivates at the very thought of it.
LET YOUR CUP RUNNETH OVER.
(Feel free to indulge.)
Don’t you worry.
I’m just getting started.

BRING YOUR INTELLECT.

THEN SHARE IT.

So you’re a chatty introvert.
Or maybe you’re a contemplative extrovert. Either way, you’ll feel right at home.
The joy that Swarthmore students feel in pursuing the life of the mind is exponentially increased when they do it together.
Our campus thrives on open dialogue, simultaneous discovery, and collaborative exploration.
Whether in the classroom or the dining hall, in the dorms or on the sun-drenched lawn of Parrish Hall, conversations here tend to challenge, inspire, and enlighten. Have an opinion? You’ll get plenty of practice defending it. Unsure where you stand on an issue? Check in with yourself an hour later.
Mention your latest project to fellow Swatties — even if they don’t share your major — and they’ll want to know more about it. Why did it capture your interest? What are the ramifications, implications, and applications? How might it relate to what they’re studying? Can they join you in class?

BRING YOUR INTELLECT.

THEN SHARE IT.

So you’re a chatty introvert.
Or maybe you’re a contemplative extrovert. Either way, you’ll feel right at home.
The joy that Swarthmore students feel in pursuing the life of the mind is exponentially increased when they do it together.
Our campus thrives on open dialogue, simultaneous discovery, and collaborative exploration.
Whether in the classroom or the dining hall, in the dorms or on the sun-drenched lawn of Parrish Hall, conversations here tend to challenge, inspire, and enlighten. Have an opinion? You’ll get plenty of practice defending it. Unsure where you stand on an issue? Check in with yourself an hour later.
Mention your latest project to fellow Swatties — even if they don’t share your major — and they’ll want to know more about it. Why did it capture your interest? What are the ramifications, implications, and applications? How might it relate to what they’re studying? Can they join you in class?
students having class outside
MY LINGUISTICS CLASS COMPLETELY changed THE WAY I LOOK AT my ACCENT TODAY. i just saw the best sunset over “we talk a lot.” crum woods. see how that song fits how that song fits with my research topic? try fencing sometime. it really focuses the mind.
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student with a Swarthmore College sweatshirt giving a presentation
two students sitting in class
girl doing homework on laptop
student presenting while holding a microphone
student having a discussion with her classmates

research CENTRAL.

A collection of more than 500,000 e-books, nearly 75,000 online journals, and more books than anyone could ever read, our libraries draw students together for conversation and caffeine — and for inspiration as they launch into the next project or paper. Concerned about textbook costs? Swarthmore’s tuition includes a $750 annual allowance for all students toward the cost of required course materials.

Sample Research Projects
Elements of Bach in the Compositions of Nina Simone | Using Drones to Assess the Health of Endangered Arabian Sea Humpback Whales | Exploring the Ovarian Cancer Odor Signature | Massive Star X-Ray Analysis
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“THOSE MOMENTS IN CONVERSATION WHEN A PROFESSOr JUST ‘GETS’ YOU — REALLY UNDERSTANDS WHO YOU ARE — THEY MEAN EVERYTHING.”
students in a classroom on their laptops
“THOSE MOMENTS IN CONVERSATION WHEN A PROFESSOr JUST ‘GETS’ YOU — REALLY UNDERSTANDS WHO YOU ARE — THEY MEAN EVERYTHING.”

MAKING IT WORK.

As one of only a few liberal arts colleges with an engineering department accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET), Swarthmore gains an added dimension.The College’s technical and liberal education arms engineering students with communication skills — as well as a deep understanding of the social and economic implications of their projects — that can prove invaluable in distinguishing them from others in the workplace. Engineering students and faculty provide a problem-solving example to the rest of the community.

Half of our engineering students double major, often in non-natural science areas, because they have the flexibility to do so — and can do it in four years.
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Think of Magill Walk as Swarthmore’s red carpet. It welcomes you with grand flourish every season as you walk to Parrish Hall from the Campus & Community Store or the train station at the foot of campus.
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Is
Swarthmore
Affordable?

It is. Our strong financial aid program makes sure of it. During the 2021–2022 academic year, we provided nearly $46 million in institutional need-based aid — and 52% of students received assistance through the College on the basis of determined financial need. Consider this: Because of our generous financial support, which does not include loans, the average aided Swattie often pays less than the cost of tuition at many state colleges or universities.
Affordability Graph
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VIEW INTERACTIVE decision TREE
WE have the resources

and a commitment to help you.
As for you:

Are you a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or undocumented student?
Yes.
Good to know. When we review your application for admission,
WE SIMPLY DON’T CONSIDER HOW much FINANCIAL aid you need IN OUR ADMISSION DECISION.
I have applied for admission.
The wait is excruciating.
Sorry. We think really hard about these things. Time passes. The envelope arrives. And . . . !
OMG! YOU’VE BEEN ADMITTED TO SWARTHMORE!!!
Text your bestie, call your family, and bust out the sparkling cider.
But what about aid?
We have a system to assess how much funding you need and then
WE PROVIDE the financial SUPPORT YOU NEED TO MAKE SWARTHMORE POSSIBLE!
Hey, thanks. Will my aid award contain a student loan?
NOT EVEN A LITTLE BIT OF ONE.
Our aid decisions are made up of grants (money you do not need to pay back) and the opportunity to earn money working in a part-time College job.
Yes. But . . .
if I want to borrow more for
whatever reason, can I?
YES.
Some students choose to borrow to offset their family’s share of the costs.
What does that really mean?
Swatties often owe comparatively little loan debt, which they take on by choice.
Speak plainly, please.
The folks in our Financial Aid office make sure every student who applies for financial aid gets the support they need to thrive at Swarthmore. In other words,
YOu can do this. swarthmore is affordable.
No.
OK. We take your family’s financial circumstances into consideration when reviewing your application.
WE DO offer financial aid FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS.
I have applied for admission.
The wait is excruciating.
Sorry. We think really hard about these things. Time passes. The envelope arrives. And . . . !
OMG! YOU’VE BEEN ADMITTED TO SWARTHMORE!!!
Text your bestie, call your family, and bust out the sparkling cider.
But what about aid?
We have a system to assess how much funding you need and then
WE PROVIDE the financial SUPPORT YOU NEED TO MAKE SWARTHMORE POSSIBLE!
Hey, thanks.
Will my aid award contain a student loan?
NOT EVEN A LITTLE BIT OF ONE.
Our aid decisions are made up of grants (money you do not need to pay back) and the opportunity to earn money working in a part-time College job.
Yes. But . . .
if I want to borrow more for
whatever reason, can I?
YES.
Some students choose to borrow to offset their family’s share of the costs.
What does that really mean?
Swatties graduate owing comparatively little loan debt, which they take on by choice.
Speak plainly, please.
The folks in our Financial Aid office make sure every student who applies for financial aid gets the support they need to thrive at Swarthmore. In other words,
YOu can do this. swarthmore is affordable.

Connect.

Interactivity. Interdependence. Interdiscovery. That’s the Swarthmore community — and whatever your passion, there’s a portal, podium, position, or place for you here.
Because this community is so tightly knit, what you do matters to those around you. You’re not joined at the hip — or even at the hand — but by all you have in common.

That means that even if you’re not studying physics, you’ll know someone who is. That when you tune in to WSRN 91.5 FM, you might not know the DJ, but you might recognize her voice from a conversation in a club meeting. That whether or not you typically enjoy sci-fi role-playing, you’ll probably want to join in the annual Pterodactyl Hunt.

two people say hi with a high-five at an outdoor event

Connect.

Interactivity. Interdependence. Interdiscovery. That’s the Swarthmore community — and whatever your passion, there’s a portal, podium, position, or place for you here.

Because this community is so tightly knit, what you do matters to those around you. You’re not joined at the hip — or even at the hand — but by all you have in common.

That means that even if you’re not studying physics, you’ll know someone who is. That when you tune in to WSRN 91.5 FM, you might not know the DJ, but you might recognize her voice from a conversation in a club meeting. That whether or not you typically enjoy sci-fi role-playing, you’ll probably want to join in the annual Pterodactyl Hunt.

SHAPING the SELF.

Self-discovery: At Swarthmore, it’s communal. As paradoxical as that may sound, it’s true in more ways than one. In processing feedback from faculty and peers, students sharpen their personal visions. In collaborating with others, they build self-reliance. In finding mentors, they discover themselves.

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an instructor stands in front of a projection screen lecturing; an instructor stands in front of a black board lecturing

“STUDENTS, FACULTY, and coaches BECOME ‘REAL people’ TO ONE ANOTHER AS THEY PURSUE COMMON OBJECTIVES.”

the women's field hockey team stands in a huddle
coach talking to basketball team on the court in the school gym

AWE-INSPIRING SEMINARS.

The apotheosis of Swarthmore’s liberal arts environment, the College’s Honors Program represents intellectual inquiry at its highest levels: student-focused seminars with all the excitement of graduate study. Students draw on the broad context of four years of knowledge during watershed discussions. The program attracts students across disciplines — from ancient history and English, to dance and physics.
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VIEW INTERACTIVE decision TREE
Now that you’ve read that scintillating essay over there, would you like to know more about the
honors program?
Isn’t EVERY course at Swarthmore at the honors level?
Excellent point. Yes. But the Honors Program is truly special. Like the Grand Canyon or Gritty,
There’s nothing else like it in the u.s.
Please continue.
The Honors Program offers juniors and seniors the opportunity to participate in
Small, INTENSIVE, individualized seminars! dive as deep as you want into the topics you choose! unparalleled access to world-class faculty! True intellectual freedom! AND endless DOSES OF unfiltered ADRENALINe!!!
Do you need to sit down for a minute?
Sorry. Whew. The Honors Program does that to me.
AND I HAVEN’T EVEN TOLD YOU the best part!
Could I stop you if I wanted to?
Right before they graduate, Honors candidates are evaluated by non-Swarthmore experts —
LEADING SCHOLARS AND PRACTITIONERS IN EVERY FIELD AND INDUSTRY!
And why is that so great?
You know you’ve truly mastered a topic when you can
ENGAGE IN A LIVELY CONVERSATION ABOUT YOUR IDEAS with brilliant strangers.
That sounds thrilling. Is it really?
yes! Are you In?
I’m in.
That’s what we hoped you would say.
time to BUCKLE your seat belt.
Let’s do this.
I’m exhausted just thinking about it.
We understand,
have a snack and come back when you are feeling rested.

So . . . how are we doing?

Despite my reservations about promotional brochures, I have learned a few things about Swarthmore.

And . . . ?

My reservations have temporarily deserted me.

Excellent. Do you need anything else?

A little peace and quiet.

Look around.
This campus is an actual arboretum.

No joke?

It was recently named the most beautiful campus in the known universe.

That’s quite the accolade. But still, I’ve got a stack of beautiful brochures filled with pretty pictures.

But do they have stunning, serene amphitheaters like this one?

It really is quite lovely. I’m feeling a little misty.

Do you need a tissue?

Thanks.

a grassy arboretum amphitheater

A QUAKER TRADITION.

In the spirit of the College’s founders, who emphasized the practical application of knowledge for the common good, Swarthmore students strive to make the most of their opportunities and abilities. They create technology that enables people to track food donations. They design and build structures for reflection and contemplation. They work to initiate positive change. It all begins with First Collection, a candle-lighting ceremony at the start of the academic year.

three students holding candles, enjoying First Collection

Act On
Your
Values.

How will your experiences as a Swattie fit into the bigger picture? Maybe you’ll take an engaged scholarship course, where classroom experience and research translates to real world applications in the community.

Or maybe you’ll receive a grant for an internship with a nonprofit and surprise yourself at how many hats you can wear simultaneously. (How many hats do you have, anyway?) Or conduct research with a faculty member to address the challenge of inviting newcomers into the United States. (More examples here.) Prepare to learn from and with people who share your commitments and values. Connect, learn, act. Change, improve, and act some more. And don’t forget to enjoy the journey.

group of incoming college students sitting together in the shape of a peace sign

Act On Your Values.

How will your experiences as a Swattie fit into the bigger picture? Maybe you’ll take an engaged scholarship course, where classroom experience and research translates to real world applications in the community.

Or maybe you’ll receive a grant for an internship with a nonprofit and surprise yourself at how many hats you can wear simultaneously. (How many hats do you have, anyway?) Or conduct research with a faculty member to address the challenge of inviting newcomers into the United States. (More examples here.) Prepare to learn from and with people who share your commitments and values. Connect, learn, act. Change, improve, and act some more. And don’t forget to enjoy the journey.

“At the end of the day, we all really just want each other to be the best person that we can be, and want to make the world a better place.”
Students planting trees in a volunteer service program
“At the end of the day, we all really just want each other to be the best person that we can be, and want to make the world a better place.”
Students planting trees in a volunteer service program
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A student working out a problem on a chalkboard
a faculty talking with each other during lunch
recruiting students for to join a club
Swarthmore educates future leaders on issues like health care reform, climate change, racial and criminal justice, representation in the arts, and gender equity.
a student closing the door or a van
two science students doing their studies in the wilderness
students painting a display on windows

Balance?

great for minds, but hard on the ankles.

KICK
BACK.

Place yourself in a stimulating living environment with a bunch of curious overachievers, and what happens? Sometimes you just need some mindless entertainment. Other times the conversations carry you into realms as fascinating as the classroom. People who might not share your interests capture your interest. Here, you’ll find that residence halls acquire community and character. Every corner of campus takes on special meaning. At the same time, you’ll learn that how you furnish your mind is more important than how you furnish your room. You’ll come to understand that the resident assistants in your hall are resources — not hall monitors. And that, with a mix of class years in most residence halls, diversity here is not just about what you look like and where you come from, but also what you’ve experienced. And you’ll be in awe of it all.

At Swarthmore, you could try to compartmentalize academic and social life, but you’ll quickly discover that you don’t need to. You’ll socialize in study areas and study in your living space. You’ll bond with friends about how busy you all are, and then you’ll join another student group. And when it’s time to graduate, you’ll probably say you learned at least as much outside of class meetings as in them.

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KICK
BACK.

Place yourself in a stimulating living environment with a bunch of curious overachievers, and what happens? Sometimes you just need some mindless entertainment. Other times the conversations carry you into realms as fascinating as the classroom. People who might not share your interests capture your interest. Here, you’ll find that residence halls acquire community and character. Every corner of campus takes on special meaning. At the same time, you’ll learn that how you furnish your mind is more important than how you furnish your room. You’ll come to understand that the resident assistants in your hall are resources — not hall monitors. And that, with a mix of class years in most residence halls, diversity here is not just about what you look like and where you come from, but also what you’ve experienced. And you’ll be in awe of it all.

At Swarthmore, you could try to compartmentalize academic and social life, but you’ll quickly discover that you don’t need to. You’ll socialize in study areas and study in your living space. You’ll bond with friends about how busy you all are, and then you’ll join another student group. And when it’s time to graduate, you’ll probably say you learned at least as much outside of class meetings as in them.

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SWING DANCE CLUB • ULTIMATE FRISBEE •
THE PHOENIX NEWS paper • film society
• mock trial • KNIT-WITS • BRIDGE CLUB
woman and man painting on easels
students playing drums
woman doing interpretive dancing
students crossing finish line during race
students during dancing competition
Softball team congratulating teammate
“ONCE YOUR EYES ARE OPENED, IT’S IMPOSSIBLE NOT TO BE INVOLVED.”
ENVIRONMENTAL Justice • GOSPEL
CHOIR • FORUM FOR free speech • DRAMA
board • russian club • swarthmore
business association • WSRN RADIO
GLOBAL NEIGHBORS • VERTIGO-GO improv
comedy • women’s rugby club teams
When students live at Swarthmore, “home” isn’t confined to the residence halls. The entire campus is a well-integrated living space: a relaxed mix of being and doing.
“We all have this connectivity. The way our ideas form together and build off of each other. We don’t see that just in the classrooms. We see that in our residence halls, in the dining hall. And I think that’s my favorite part about Swarthmore’s community.”
“I always have something to do, whether it’s exploring my passions in student clubs, talking to professors, or just eating out in the city with friends.”
Typically, 40% of Swarthmore students are involved in sports at some level, and 25% participate in varsity intercollegiate athletics as part of the Centennial Conference — competing against such opponents as Johns Hopkins University and archrival Haverford College.
“I HONESTLY CAN’T THINK OF A STUDENT WHO JUST DOES ACADEMICS.”
Running Woman
“I HONESTLY CAN’T THINK OF A STUDENT WHO JUST DOES ACADEMICS.”
Running Woman
Volleyball
lacrosse players on the field
soccers players on the field
Yoga classes
NCAA trophy
Man getting ball adjusted for his golf play
Soccer
Baseball
Yoga classes
NCAA trophy
Man getting ball adjusted for his golf play
Soccer
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Student working in field
“You are required to grow into something.
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THE INNER LANDSCAPE.

From First Collection, when students mark their beginning at the College, to Commencement, Swarthmore students evolve in every way — forming bonds that deepen throughout their lives.

You don’t just stay the same way.”
“from my research and assistant work, to internships and volunteer work — my confidence in myself is something that radiates now. I really feel like Swarthmore helped me succeed.”

Move
Beyond.

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(Johannesburg, South Africa)

BlackRock
(New York, N.Y.)

Brookings Institution
(Washington, D.C.)

Christie’s
(New York, N.Y.)

Creative Artists Agency
(Los Angeles, Calif.)

Cyclotron Institute
(College Station, Texas)

First Person Arts
(Philadelphia, Pa.)

Google
(Mountain View, Calif.)

“I Have a Dream” Foundation
(New York, N.Y.)

London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art
(London, England)

Max Planck Institute for Biology of Ageing
(Cologne, Germany)

NASA’s Langley Research Center
(Hampton, Va.)

National Institutes of Health
Bethesda, Md.)

Salesforce.com
(San Francisco, Calif.)

Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute
(Panama City, Panama)

U.S. Tax Court
(Washington, D.C.)

Women’s Law Project
(Philadelphia, Pa.)

Move
Beyond.

Recent Internships

African Leadership Academy
(Johannesburg, South Africa)

BlackRock
(New York, N.Y.)

Brookings Institution
(Washington, D.C.)

Christie’s
(New York, N.Y.)

Creative Artists Agency
(Los Angeles, Calif.)

Cyclotron Institute
(College Station, Texas)

First Person Arts
(Philadelphia, Pa.)

Google
(Mountain View, Calif.)

“I Have a Dream” Foundation
(New York, N.Y.)

London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art
(London, England)

Max Planck Institute for Biology of Ageing
(Cologne, Germany)

NASA’s Langley Research Center
(Hampton, Va.)

National Institutes of Health
(Bethesda, Md.)

Salesforce.com
(San Francisco, Calif.)

Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute
(Panama City, Panama)

U.S. Tax Court
(Washington, D.C.)

Women’s Law Project
(Philadelphia, Pa.)

The path from the beauty and tranquility of Swarthmore’s campus to the adventure and opportunity of the wider world is shorter than you might think. Each fall, the iconic film The Graduate is screened on the lawn in front of Parrish Hall, and each year, the film reminds students to contemplate the rest of their lives. Fortunately, as Swatties, the power to make meaningful choices is theirs. Like them, you’ll have internship and alumni-sponsored externship opportunities that either point to career possibilities or lead you away from that thing you always thought you wanted to do.

With a train station at the foot of campus and Philadelphia 25 minutes away, life-shaping experiences are within easy reach. On or off campus, internships can be instrumental — such as with the student who, partly on the strength of helping to build a database of Crum Woods ecological data, was offered a position at Google. The bottom line: Swarthmore prepares you for anything and everything. From biomedical researchers to software company presidents and founders of nonprofits, our alumni are equipped to make the most of where they’ve been — and make sense of what they haven’t yet seen.

AFTER
Swarthmore

Students who graduated in Swarthmore’s Class of 2021 entered the following fields in their first jobs after graduation:

  • Technology/Engineering
28%
  • Finance/Consulting
27%
  • Research
16%
  • Law
8%
  • Public Service
7%
  • Education
5%
  • Communications
    /Publishing
5%

Employers of recent Swarthmore graduates:

  • Apple Inc.
  • Bank of America
  • Merrill Lynch
  • Booz Allen Hamilton
  • Brookings Institution
  • Center for Applied Linguistics
  • Civil Rights Corps
  • Comcast
  • Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
  • Federal Reserve Bank of New York
  • Field Museum of Natural History
  • Fine Arts Work Center
  • Google
  • Moody’s Analytics
  • Microsoft Inc.
  • National Human Genome Research Institute
  • National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association
  • National Public Radio
  • Netflix
  • Northrop Grumman
  • Peace Corps
  • Principal Financial Group
  • Smithsonian Institution
  • Sotheby’s
  • Space Telescope Science Institute
  • Standard & Poor’s
  • U.S. Department of Justice
  • U.S. Department of State
  • Venmo
  • Walnut Street Theatre

Graduate schools most frequently attended by Swarthmore alumni:

  • Boston University
  • Brown University
  • Carnegie Mellon University
  • Columbia University
  • Duke University
  • Georgetown University
  • Harvard University
  • Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
  • Johns Hopkins University
  • Massachusetts Institute of Technology
  • New York University
  • Northwestern University
  • Princeton University
  • Stanford University
  • University of California, Berkeley
  • University of Cambridge
  • University of Chicago
  • University of Michigan
  • University of Oxford
  • University of Pennsylvania
  • University of Virginia
  • Yale University

AFTER
Swarthmore

Students who graduated in Swarthmore’s Class of 2021 entered the following fields in their first jobs after graduation:

  • Technology/Engineering
28%
  • Finance/Consulting
27%
  • Research
16%
  • Law
8%
  • Public Service
7%
  • Education
5%
  • Communications
    /Publishing
5%
Employers of recent Swarthmore graduates:

  • Apple Inc.
  • Bank of America
  • Merrill Lynch
  • Booz Allen Hamilton
  • Brookings Institution
  • Center for Applied Linguistics
  • Civil Rights Corps
  • Comcast
  • Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
  • Federal Reserve Bank of New York
  • Field Museum of Natural History
  • Fine Arts Work Center
  • Google
  • Moody’s Analytics
  • Microsoft Inc.
  • National Human Genome Research Institute
  • National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association
  • National Public Radio
  • Netflix
  • Northrop Grumman
  • Peace Corps
  • Principal Financial Group
  • Smithsonian Institution
  • Sotheby’s
  • Space Telescope Science Institute
  • Standard & Poor’s
  • U.S. Department of Justice
  • U.S. Department of State
  • Venmo
  • Walnut Street Theatre
Graduate schools most frequently attended by Swarthmore alumni:

  • Boston University
  • Brown University
  • Carnegie Mellon University
  • Columbia University
  • Duke University
  • Georgetown University
  • Harvard University
  • Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
  • Johns Hopkins University
  • Massachusetts Institute of Technology
  • New York University
  • Northwestern University
  • Princeton University
  • Stanford University
  • University of California, Berkeley
  • University of Cambridge
  • University of Chicago
  • University of Michigan
  • University of Oxford
  • University of Pennsylvania
  • University of Virginia
  • Yale University

“there’s an intimate alumni network. I found it quite easy to connect to so many different folks who really helped formulate my experience at Swarthmore — and my future career.”

Road IconVisit Swarthmore Career Services
Students talking outside building
Wow, I read the whole book. Are you happy?

PLEASED AS PUNCH.

If you play your cards right, I might just apply.

EXCELLENT! NOW… BEFORE WE WRAP UP, IS THERE ANYTHING ELSE YOU’D LIKE TO KNOW?

The application process is vexing. Might you share some insider tips?

WE THOUGHT YOU’D NEVER ASK.

Where shall we start?
How about the essay?

IT IS THE BEST PLACE FOR YOU TO SHOW US WHO YOU REALLY ARE

underneath all the grades and courses and such — not just your accomplishments, but what you value, what you’ve learned from your mistakes, how you’ve grown. Your application will go through a truly holistic review. We promise.

This is good stuff. What else?

Make sure your recommendations are written by the teachers who really know you and how you think —
not just the ones who gave you the best grades.

Makes sense. Do continue.

Take the most Compelling course of study

you think you can manage. Apply to a range of places with varying levels of selectivity. And don’t take this process personally. However it turns out, you’ll find a great place to land.
Aww, thanks. Are you trying to flatter me?

MAYBE JUST A LITTLE.

I appreciate it.

YOU’RE WELCOME.

Campus Facts

Flowers on campus
Flowers on campus

A renowned
LIBERAL
ARTS
education

Among the nation’s premier private colleges, founded in 1864 by Quakers who were passionate about the women’s rights and anti-slavery movements, Swarthmore offers a coeducational, academically rigorous undergraduate experience.
Aerial view of campus
Student walking in front of cherry blossoms on campus framed by archway

425
stunningly
beautiful
acres

Located just 11 miles — or a 25-minute train ride — from Philadelphia, Swarthmore’s campus consists of venerable buildings made of Pennsylvania fieldstone in an arboretum landscaped with more than 4,000 species of plants.

More than 40
majors
and
programs

Swatties who wish to pursue careers in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine, or law receive personalized guidance about course selection from expert advisers in the Health Sciences Office and the Pre-Law Office.
  • Ancient History
  • Anthropology
  • Arabic
  • Art
  • Art History
  • Asian Studies
  • Astronomy
  • Biochemistry
  • Biology
  • Black Studies
  • Chemistry
  • Chinese
  • Classics
  • Cognitive Science
  • Comparative Literature
  • Computer Science
  • Dance
  • Design Your Own Major
  • Economics
  • Educational Studies
  • Engineering
  • English Literature
  • Environmental Studies
  • Film & Media Studies
  • French & Francophone Studies
  • Gender & Sexuality Studies
  • German Studies
  • Global Studies
  • Greek
  • History
  • Interpretation Theory
  • Islamic Studies
  • Japanese
  • Latin
  • Latin American & Latino Studies
  • Linguistics
  • Mathematics
  • Medieval Studies
  • Modern Languages & Literatures
  • Music
  • Peace & Conflict Studies
  • Philosophy
  • Physics
  • Political Science
  • Psychology
  • Religion
  • Russian
  • Sociology
  • Spanish
  • Statistics
  • Theater
Two people walking in the snow

Accomplished,
accessible
faculty

Swarthmore has 173 full-time tenured and tenure-track faculty members, 100% of whom have a terminal degree in their field. Our student-faculty ratio is 8:1.

A diverse
CAMPUS COMMUNITY

In 2021–2022, the College’s 1,689 undergraduates came from 49 states and 84 countries. Their racial/ethnic distribution was:

  • African American
8%
  • American Indian/Native Alaskan
<1%
  • Asian
17%
  • Hispanic
14%
  • International/ Undocumented
15%
  • Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander
<1%
  • Race/ethnicity unreported
3%
  • Two or more races
9%
  • White
33%

Swarthmore welcomes and affirms students of all races, religions, socioeconomic backgrounds, sexual and gender identities, abilities, citizenship status, and geographic locations. Our admitted Class of 2026 included:

  • First generation to college
33%
  • Community-based organization participants
35%
  • Public or charter school students
66%
  • Rural public school attendees
7%
Professor teaching a class
Wooden door

An exceptional
Honors
Program

Swarthmore’s self-selected Honors Program (learn more here) is the only one of its kind in the U.S. Intimate seminars and independent research culminate in written and oral exams given by visiting experts.

A liberating
pass/fail
semester

Our first-semester credit/no credit grading policy (learn more here) eases the transition to college and encourages academic exploration.

Intensive
research
opportunities

Nearly two-thirds of students take part in undergraduate research projects across the academic spectrum with support and mentorship from faculty members. Significant funding is available for summer research.
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Students listening to a seminar

A wealth of
academic
support

Peer assistance is an integral part of studying at Swarthmore. No matter the subject, you’ll find the resources you need to not just pass an exam or finish a semester, but to truly thrive.
  • Computer Science Student Mentors (“Ninjas”)
  • Dean’s Tutor Program (individual and group sessions for students with demonstrated academic need)
  • Engineering Academic Support (“Wizards” group study sessions)
  • Laboratory Teaching Assistants
  • Math & Stat Academic Support
    (“Pi-rates” and “Mu-ses”)
  • Office of Learning Resources (time-management and test-taking workshops)
  • Science Associates Program (collaborative problem solving)
  • Student Academic Mentors (peers who live in the residence halls and help with time management and course registration)
  • Student Disability Services (accommodations to ensure full access and participation)
  • Writing Center (staffed by trained Writing Associates and Speaking Associates, who help peers improve their writing and public speaking skills)

Centers,
clubs,
and activities

Swarthmore provides resources for programs, initiatives, and more than 150 student-run clubs to support a diverse campus, such as:

  • ABLLE (Achieving Black and Latino Leaders of Excellence)
  • Black Cultural Center
  • COLORS (queer, trans, and questioning students of color)
  • Deshi (South Asian cultural group)
  • Drama Board
  • ENLACE (Latinx students)
  • First-Gen and Low-Income Students Council
  • HAN (Korean students)
  • HAPA (multiracial students with Asian ancestry)
  • Hormel-Nguyen Intercultural Center (which includes the Intercultural Center, Interfaith Center and the International Student Center, along with programs and services that support Asian American, Latinx, multiracial, Native American, LGBTQ+, low-income, international, and first-generation college students)
  • i20 (International Students Organization)
  • Kairos Christian Fellowship
  • Kizuna (Japanese Cultural Appreciation Club)
  • Multi (students of multicultural identities)
  • Muslim Students Association
  • Newman Catholic Campus Ministry
  • Organizing to RedefineAsian Activism
  • The Phoenix (newspaper)
  • QuestBridge Scholars
Two people doing an interview
  • Small Craft Warnings (literary magazine)
  • Southeast Asian Student Association
  • Students of Caribbean Ancestry
  • Swarthmore African Student Association
  • Swarthmore African-American Student Society
  • Swarthmore College Young Democrats
  • Swarthmore Indigenous Students Association
  • Swarthmore Kehilah: Jewish Community
  • Swarthmore Quaker Society
  • Swarthmore Queer Union
  • Swarthmore Women of Color Collective
  • Swarthmore Zero Waste
  • Tech for Social Good
  • Women’s Resource Center

Recent speakers, performers, and visiting artists have included 82nd U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder, authors Nikki Giovanni and Patricia Park ’03, justice advocate Bryan Stevenson, Broadway actress Renée Elise Goldsberry, jazz musician Branford Marsalis, global statesman David Miliband, visual artist Njideka Akunyili Crosby ’04, punk-rock collective Pussy Riot, athlete and social justice advocate Malcolm Jenkins, as well as activist and author Sybrina Fulton.

Division III
ATHLETICS

Swarthmore is a member of the NCAA Division III Centennial Conference and has 22 varsity teams:

Men’s

  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Cross Country
  • Golf
  • Lacrosse
  • Soccer
  • Swimming
  • Tennis
  • Track & Field (indoor and outdoor)

Women’s

  • Badminton
  • Basketball
  • Cross Country
  • Field Hockey
  • Lacrosse
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Swimming
  • Tennis
  • Track & Field (indoor and outdoor)
  • Volleyball

Students also participate in six chartered club teams and in a wide range of intramural sports.

People playing soccer
Swarthmore campus building

Campus
FACILITIES
and resources

  • Benjamin West House (home of our 24/7/365 Public Safety Department)
  • Dining and Community Commons (a brand-new, sustainably built dining and student center that is the hub of campus life)
  • Greenhouse (supporting botanical research)
  • Information technology (academic and administrative technology services)
  • Kitao Art Gallery (student-run art gallery)
  • Lang Center for Civic and Social Responsibility (community engagement opportunities)
  • Lang Music Building (with 420-seat concert hall and practice rooms)
  • Lang Performing Arts Center (with 825-seat Pearson-Hall Theatre, Frear Ensemble Theater, a black box experimental theater, Boyer Dance Studio and Troy Dance Lab, and the List Art Gallery)
  • Language Center (audio, video, and computer resources)
  • Libraries
    – McCabe Library (main library which includes the renowned Peace Collection)
    – Friends Historical Library (Quaker collection and College archives)
    – Black Cultural Center Library
    – Cornell Library of Science and Engineering
    – Underhill Music and Dance Library
  • The Matchbox Fitness Center (supporting recreation and wellness)
  • Maxine Frank Singer Hall (classrooms and labs to connect the Biology, Engineering, and Psychology departments)
  • Scott Arboretum and Crum Woods (peaceful settings for recreation and contemplation)
  • Scott Outdoor Amphitheater (beautiful gathering space for events, yoga, or peaceful meditation)
  • Van de Kamp Observatory (with 24-inch reflecting telescope)
  • Whittier Hall (academic and studio space for the Art department — including the MakerSpace, a communal wood shop and digital fabrication lab)
Bee keeper gassing a hive

SUSTAINABILITY
at Swarthmore

Even before the College began purchasing renewable energy credits in 1999, Swarthmore students and faculty members demonstrated a responsibility for environmental sustainability. Today, the College’s sustainability efforts include a commitment to achieving carbon neutrality by 2035, a goal of diverting 80% of Swarthmore’s waste from a nearby incinerator by the end of the 2022–2023 academic year, and sustainable building standards for new construction and major renovations of existing buildings.

Expanded
COURSE
OFFERINGS

Students may take courses and participate in student clubs at both Bryn Mawr and Haverford colleges, members of the Tri-College Consortium with Swarthmore. Cross-registration with the University of Pennsylvania is also available.
Side of Maxine Frank Singer Hall
These extraordinary times remind us of the importance of community — of gathering together in shared physical spaces that promote reflection, rejuvenation, and relationship-building. Maxine Frank Singer Hall (above) honors pioneering molecular biologist Maxine Singer ’52 H’78, and is one of only a few science buildings named for a woman on a U.S. college campus.
Cherry blossoms in front of a campus building

Comfortable
Housing and dining

Typically 95% of students live on campus in 18 residence halls, each with resident assistants who schedule programs and activities. All four years of housing are guaranteed. The Dining Center offers a global variety of meals, and strives to serve local and organic food, minimize food waste, and conserve resources. Cafés and other dining options (like the popular Essie Mae’s) are also available around campus.
Students studying abroad posing for a picture in front of scenery

Study abroad
options

Nearly 40% of Swarthmore students participate in off-campus study for a year or a semester, either in programs administered by Swarthmore and taught by the College’s faculty and staff, or in one of many other affiliated or approved programs. Your financial aid decision does not change if you study abroad.

engaged scholarship

The Lang Center for Civic & Social Responsibility facilitates Swarthmore College’s commitment to intellectual rigor, ethical engagement, and social responsibility by connecting what we call the three C’s: curriculum, campus, and communities. We do this through:

  • Engaged Scholarship Courses (observe, build, collaborate)
  • Project Grants (design a project with a community partner)
  • Social Impact Summer Scholarships (intern with a mission-driven organization)
  • Faculty-led Engaged Research (work with a faculty member to address a social, ethical, or environmental issue)
  • Faculty-led Programs (learn and act collectively)
  • Co-Lab (take mini-courses to think bigger and act smarter)
  • Engaged Humanities Studio (share your research in creative ways)
Benches under trees on campus
People talking in front of a class

Community Partners

Swarthmore offers hands-on opportunities to make an impact in our region and beyond by learning and working alongside our partners, some of which include:

  • Asian Arts Initiative (arts center focused on social change)
  • Chester Residents Concerned for Quality Living (grassroots environmental justice)
  • Chester Education Foundation (after-school and career training programs)
  • Equity Research and Innovation Center (actionable research on health and health care systems)
  • HIAS Pennsylvania (refugee protection and advocacy)
  • Human Rights Watch (global activism and advocacy focused on policy change)
  • Let’s Get Ready (college and test prep for low-income students)
  • Mazzoni Center (comprehensive LGBTQ+ health and wellness)
  • Nationalities Service Center (immigrant and refugee services)
  • Philadelphia Behavioral Science Initiative (social science research to impact local government policy)
  • Philadelphia Folklore Project (cultural heritage preservation)
  • Puentes de Salud (health and wellness for Philadelphia’s Latinx community)
  • Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting (journalism focused on underrepresented global issues)
  • Scribe Video Center (multimedia training center)
  • Serenity Soular (North Philadelphia neighborhood green energy installation and job training)

ADMISSION
and
FINANCIAL
AID

Application Deadlines

  • Fall Early Decision: Nov. 15
  • Winter Early Decision: Jan. 4
  • Regular Decision: Jan. 4
  • Transfer Applicants: April 1
Financial Aid
Fifty-two percent of our student body received a total of nearly $46 million in need-based scholarship or grant aid from Swarthmore in 2021–2022.

There are no hidden or additional fees at Swarthmore. Students are not charged extra for things like laundry, lab classes, printing, sporting events, and live arts.

2022–2023 Billed Costs
Tuition includes a $750 annual allowance for all students toward the cost of required course materials.

Tuition
$58,928
Room
$9,104
Board
$8,922
Student Activities Fee
$400
Total
$77,354
Average Aid Decision
$57,720
In keeping with Swarthmore’s commitment to environmental sustainability, the hard copy version of this viewbook was printed on paper made from 100% post-consumer waste using vegetable-based inks.

The quotations throughout this book have been excerpted from conversations with current Swarthmore students and professors.

Nondiscrimination Policy: Swarthmore College does not discriminate in education or employment on the basis of sex, race, color, age, religion, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, medical condition, pregnancy, disability, or any other legally protected status. This policy is consistent with relevant governmental statutes and regulations, including those pursuant to Title IX of the Federal Education Amendments of 1972 and Section 504 of the Federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973.

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In keeping with Swarthmore’s commitment to environmental sustainability, the hard copy version of this viewbook was printed on paper made from 100% post-consumer waste using vegetable-based inks.

The quotations throughout this book have been excerpted from conversations with current Swarthmore students and professors.

Nondiscrimination Policy: Swarthmore College does not discriminate in education or employment on the basis of sex, race, color, age, religion, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, medical condition, pregnancy, disability, or any other legally protected status. This policy is consistent with relevant governmental statutes and regulations, including those pursuant to Title IX of the Federal Education Amendments of 1972 and Section 504 of the Federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973.

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