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Swarthmore College, founded in 1864, is a coeducational, independent, private college located in Swarthmore, Pennsylvania, United States. The college offers a number of degree courses in liberal arts, along with a solitary four-year engineering program, at the end of which students are granted a B.S. degree in Engineering. The suburban campus of the college spreads across approximately 399 acres of suburban land.
The athletics teams of the Swarthmore College are known as the Garnet. The official mascot of the college is the Phoenix. More than 20 varsity intercollegiate sports teams fielded by the college participate in basketball, cross country, baseball, field hockey, softball, soccer, golf, lacrosse, swimming, volleyball, track & field and tennis. The students are also encouraged to participate in a number of club sports including ultimate frisbee, volleyball, rugby, squash and fencing.
Swarthmore College can be found in Swarthmore, PA (a large suburb). The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. The Bachelor's degree is the highest degree at Swarthmore College.
The school offers a wide range of choices in programs of study. The most common majors at Swarthmore College are in science, mathematics, and liberal arts.
The school does not have an open admissions system. Not everyone who applies is accepted. Swarthmore College turned down 84% of potential students in 2007-2008. Only 25% of students scored 680 or lower in 2007-2008 on the verbal SAT test. Math SAT scores at the school centered around 670 to 760, but ranged both higher and lower.
Classes at Swarthmore College are less crowded than at many schools. A tenure system is one way the school works to keep a high-quality staff. Instructors at Swarthmore College are well-paid.
In 2007-2008, 1,491 students were enrolled in the school.
Swarthmore College has a residential or campus feel. Student dorms or apartments are common at the school. Swarthmore College offers students meal plans. The school student athletes compete in Centennial Conference competitions.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Swarthmore students are expected to prepare themselves for full, balanced lives as individuals and as responsible citizens through exacting intellectual study supplemented by a varied program of sports and other extracurricular activities. The purpose of Swarthmore College is to make its students more valuable human beings and more useful members of society. Although it shares this purpose with other educational institutions, each school, college, and university seeks to realize that purpose in its own way. Swarthmore seeks to help its students realize their fullest intellectual and personal potential combined with a deep sense of ethical and social concern."
More complete details are provided below.
Swarthmore College
500 College Ave
Swarthmore, PA 19081
General Phone: (610) 328-8000
http://www.swarthmore.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 176 | economics, political science, social studies, history, English, linguistics, comparative literature, French language, ... |
| Science | 63 | biology, physics, biochemistry, chemistry, biological and biomedical sciences, chemical physics, biometrics, biological and physical sciences, ... |
| Therapy and Counseling | 25 | psychology, psychobiology, psychology courses |
| Religion and Philosophy | 25 | philosophy, religion, Islamic studies |
| Mathematics | 19 | mathematics, applied mathematics courses, mathematics and computer science |
| Engineering | 18 | engineering |
| Fine Arts | 16 | art history and criticism, fine arts |
| Education and Teaching | 12 | education courses, education |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 11 | computer and info science |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 6 | drama, various performing arts, dance |
| Photography and Commercial Art | 2 | film studies, film and photography |
| Music | 1 | music, musicology |
| Conservation and Resource Management | 0 | environmental studies |
| Family and Social Work | 0 | public policy analysis, social service professions |
Number of programs and degrees for Swarthmore College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 374 | 70 |
In 2007-2008, Swarthmore College had a total enrollment of 1,491 students (1,461 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 51% |
| Women | 49% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 43% |
| Black | 8% |
| Hispanic | 10% |
| Asian | 17% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 14% |
| (Foreign Students) | 7% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 47% |
| 20-21 | 45% |
| 22-24 | 5% |
| 25-29 | 0% |
| 50-64 | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| New York | 14% |
| Pennsylvania | 14% |
| California | 11% |
| (International Students) | 8% |
| New Jersey | 8% |
| Massachusetts | 7% |
| Maryland | 5% |
| Illinois | 3% |
| Florida | 3% |
| Virginia | 2% |
| Texas | 2% |
| Connecticut | 2% |
| North Carolina | 2% |
| Washington | 2% |
| Delaware | 1% |
| Michigan | 1% |
| Indiana | 1% |
| Vermont | 1% |
| Oregon | 1% |
| Colorado | 1% |
| Wisconsin | 1% |
| Minnesota | 1% |
| Ohio | 1% |
| Rhode Island | 1% |
| Oklahoma | 1% |
| New Mexico | 1% |
| Georgia | 1% |
| Maine | 1% |
| Hawaii | 1% |
| Arizona | 1% |
| Iowa | 1% |
| Arkansas | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 97 % |
Swarthmore College offers campus housing for 1,420 of its 1,461 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Swarthmore, Pennsylvania for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Pennsylvania Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 20 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 6,121 | 963 | 16% | 372 | 39% |
| Men | 2,454 | 461 | 19% | 188 | 41% |
| Women | 3,667 | 502 | 14% | 184 | 37% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 680 | 760 |
| SAT Math | 670 | 760 |
| SAT Writing | 660 | 760 |
| ACT Verbal | 29 | 35 |
| ACT Math | 28 | 34 |
| ACT Composite | 28 | 33 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | recommended |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 93% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 26% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | recommended |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 36,490 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 36,490 |
| Room and board | $ 11,314 |
| Room charge | $ 5,800 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 5,514 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,110 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,467 |
Financial Aid:
Swarthmore College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 337000)
Swarthmore College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 81 | 52 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 16 | 17 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 14 | 13 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 60 | $131,382 | 29 | $122,328 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 23 | $89,352 | 25 | $88,416 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 28 | $71,464 | 25 | $70,460 |
| Instructor | academic year | 0 | * | 3 | $64,367 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 111 | $107,559 | 82 | $94,055 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Centennial Conference |
| Baseball | Centennial Conference |
| Track | Centennial Conference |
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Studies
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Dance, General
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
Visual and Performing Arts, Other
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Education, General
Education, Other
ENGINEERING
Engineering, General
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other
Public Policy Analysis
FINE ARTS
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LIBERAL ARTS
African-American/Black Studies
American/United States Studies/Civilization
Ancient/Classical Greek Language and Literature
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, and Gender Studies, Other
Asian Studies/Civilization
Chinese Language and Literature
Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics, General
Comparative Literature
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
English Language and Literature/Letters, Other
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, and Gender Studies, Other
French Language and Literature
French Studies
German Language and Literature
German Studies
History, General
History, Other
International Relations and Affairs
Japanese Language and Literature
Latin American Studies
Latin Language and Literature
Linguistics
Medieval and Renaissance Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Near and Middle Eastern Studies
Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution
Political Science and Government, General
Political Science and Government, Other
Russian Language and Literature
Russian Studies
Social Sciences, Other
Spanish Language and Literature
Women's Studies
MATHEMATICS
Applied Mathematics, Other
Mathematics and Computer Science
Mathematics, General
MUSIC
Music, General
Musicology and Ethnomusicology
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Film/Cinema Studies
Film/Video and Photographic Arts, Other
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Islamic Studies
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Astronomy
Astrophysics
Biochemistry
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
Biological and Physical Sciences
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Biometry/Biometrics
Biophysics
Chemical Physics
Chemistry, General
Physics, General
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Physiological Psychology/Psychobiology
Psychology, General
Psychology, Other
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Swarthmore College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Student SAT scores (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
Notable:
Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career services Student employment services Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching NCAA athletic conference member
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