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Swarthmore College

Swarthmore, PA 4-Year Private
Acceptance Rate8%
Acceptance Rate8%

Swarthmore College Student Life

Swarthmore College is on a 425-acre campus in the suburban setting of Swarthmore, Pennsylvania, not far from Philadelphia.

Swarthmore College Student Activities

There are many activities and organizations for Swarthmore College students to join – including chorus, theater groups, a campus newspaper, a radio station and more.

Interested in Greek life? Swarthmore College does not have fraternities or sororities.

Swarthmore College has the Boy Meets Tractor (sketch comedy troupe). In fact, more students participate in the Boy Meets Tractor (sketch comedy troupe) than any other on-campus activity.

Other popular student organizations at Swarthmore College include Rhythm N Motion (performing dance styles of the African Diaspora), Multi (community for people who self-identify as multiracial, multiethnic, multicultural, and/or multireligious), Mixed Company (a cappella group) and FLI (First Gen/Low Income).

Swarthmore College students' favorite campus traditions are Primal Scream, Garnet Day and First Collection.

Swarthmore College Housing

This table offers information on housing at Swarthmore College.

Housing Options Offered? Details
On-Campus Housing Yes Required for freshman
Guaranteed Housing Yes Guaranteed for freshman
Co-ed Housing Available Yes
Housing for Students with Disabilities Yes
Percentage of Students Living On-Campus –– 96%
Spots Available in On-Campus Housing ––
Number of Students Living On-Campus ––
Percentage of Students Living Off-Campus –– 4%

Swarthmore College offers housing for students. Students are required to live on campus through freshman year. First year students are guaranteed on-campus housing.

The majority of Swarthmore College students live on campus. In 2022, 96% of undergrads at Swarthmore College lived in some kind of on-campus housing and 4% of students lived off-campus or commuted to Swarthmore College. First year students are not allowed to park a car on campus.

Swarthmore College offers coed housing and housing for students with disabilities.

Swarthmore College Athletics

At Swarthmore College there are a variety of athletic options for students interested in joining a sports program.

Intercollegiate sports are the highest tier of college sports and can be very competitive. Intercollegiate teams are regulated by the NCAA, funded by the university, and compete against teams from other universities. The division of a sports team depends on the size of the university, funding, and competition level. An intercollegiate school team will be Division I, II or III, with Division I being the highest level.

Club sports are not regulated by the NCAA and are a great option for students not interested in trying out for an intercollegiate team. Club sports are usually student run but can also be funded by the university.

Intramural sports are the most casual and informal. Intramural sports are often free and require very little time commitment.

Let's take a look at the athletic options available at Swarthmore College:

Sport Men's Intramural Women's Intramural Men's Division Women's Division Men's Scholarships Women's Scholarships
Indoor Track NCAA Division 3 NCAA Division 3
Basketball NCAA Division 3 NCAA Division 3
Lacrosse NCAA Division 3 NCAA Division 3
Soccer NCAA Division 3 NCAA Division 3
Swimming And Diving NCAA Division 3 NCAA Division 3
Tennis NCAA Division 3 NCAA Division 3
Track And Field NCAA Division 3 NCAA Division 3
Cross Country Running NCAA Division 3 NCAA Division 3
Fencing Intercollegiate Club Teams Intercollegiate Club Teams
Ice Hockey Intercollegiate Club Teams Intercollegiate Club Teams
Rugby Intercollegiate Club Teams Intercollegiate Club Teams
Squash Intercollegiate Club Teams Intercollegiate Club Teams
Ultimate Frisbee Club Teams Club Teams Intercollegiate Club Teams Intercollegiate Club Teams
Water Polo Intercollegiate Club Teams Intercollegiate Club Teams
Badminton Intercollegiate Club Teams Intercollegiate Sport

Is Swarthmore College Safe?

College is like a home away from home. Whether you're walking to class or coming back from late-night studying (or partying!), it's important to feel safe on campus.

Swarthmore College is patroled 24 hours a day by trained security. The Swarthmore College campus has emergency telephones or alarms for students to use anytime of day or night.

Swarthmore College offers late-night transportation or safety escorts for students.

Additionally, Swarthmore College has LiveSafe mobile app.

Plan a Visit to Swarthmore College

Visiting colleges is one of the best ways to get a sense of the campus and student body. If you'd like to visit Swarthmore College, take Interstates 476 and 95 to Swarthmore, PA. If you need to fly, book your flight to Philadelphia International airport.

While you're planning, check out other schools in Pennsylvania you may want to visit too. Click the heart at the top of each school's page to save it to your college list.

Want to visit but can't make the trip? Explore Swarthmore College's campus without leaving home by taking a virtual campus tour

Keep Reading About Swarthmore College

Click below to find out more about the admissions requirements and deadlines, student life, academics, majors and more.

Overview

Admissions

Academics

Tuition & Aid

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Swarthmore College Students

50%

Women

50%

Men

100%

Full Time

0.12%

Part Time

12%

In State

88%

Out-of-State

Ethnicity

33%

17%

16%

14%

9%

8%

3%

0.30%

0.12%

Undergraduate Students

1,651

Non-Resident / International Students

255

Swarthmore College Campus Services

Student Services
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  • 31515C82-8D2D-421D-B67C-E215D0E49BE9 Veterans Affairs
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Career Planning
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Alumni Networking
  • 31515C82-8D2D-421D-B67C-E215D0E49BE9 ESL
Campus Security
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Late-Night Transport / Escort
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 24-Hour Emergency Phone / Alarm
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 24-Hour Security Patrol

Data Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved

Quick Facts

Total Enrollment

1,651

Campus Setting

Suburban

Acceptance Rate

8%

Tuition and Fees

In State

$59,328

Out-of-State

$59,328

Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline

Jan 4
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