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Swarthmore College

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Overview

Established in 1864, the Swarthmore College is a non-profit private liberal arts higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the medium town of Swarthmore (population range of 2,500-9,999 inhabitants), Pennsylvania. Officially accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, Swarthmore College (Swat) is a very small-sized (¿Û¿Û´«Ã½ enrollment range: 1,000-1,999 students) coeducational US higher education institution. Swarthmore College (Swat) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the ¿Û¿Û´«Ã½ degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 160-year-old US higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 0-9% making this US higher education organization an extremely selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. Swat also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

Swarthmore College's Control Typeprivate

Entity

Swarthmore College's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Swarthmore College' Size by Total Enrollmentvery small-sized

Selectivity

Swarthmore College's Selectivity by Acceptance Rateextremely selective

University Identity

Name
Acronym Swat
Founded 1864
Motto Mind the Light
Colours Garnet and gray
Mascot Phineas the Phoenix
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University Location

Address 500 College Avenue
Swarthmore
19081 Pennsylvania
United States
Swarthmore College's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
Swarthmore College Phone Number +1 (610) 328 8000
Swarthmore College Fax Number +1 (610) 328 8547

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Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

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Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following Swarthmore College's Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Swarthmore College's academic range and degree level offering.




Programs and Courses

Courses and Programs

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Tuition Fees

Introduction

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Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Swarthmore College's Tuition Fees Range Matrix is divided into 2 types of students, local and international students, and 2 degree levels, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, and aims to help students to have an approximate idea of the yearly tuition range they might expect to pay at Swarthmore College.

Swarthmore College: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students
over 50,000 US$
(over 45,570 Euro)
Not reported
International
students
over 50,000 US$
(over 45,570 Euro)
Not reported

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Admissions

Introduction

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Admission Information

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Swarthmore College's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


Swarthmore College's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Has Swarthmore College a selective admission policy? Yes, based on students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Swarthmore College's acceptance rate range is 0-9% making this institution an extremely selective higher education institution.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

  • Secondary school GPA is considered but not required
  • Secondary school rank is considered but not required
  • Secondary school record is required
  • Completion of college-preparatory program is recommended
  • Recommendations are required
  • Formal demonstration of competencies is neither required nor recommended
  • Admission test scores are considered but not required
  • TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) is recommended
  • Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) is neither required nor recommended

Source: IPDES


Swarthmore College's International Students Admission International Students Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.


Swarthmore College's Admission Office Admission Office

500 College Avenue
Swarthmore 19081
(610) 328 8300
800 667 3110

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Size and Profile

Introduction

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Size and Profile

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Swarthmore College's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Swarthmore College has an enrollment range of 1,000-1,999 students making it a very small-sized institution.


Swarthmore College's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution has a range of 200-299 academic employees (Faculty).


Swarthmore College's Control Type Control Type

Swarthmore College is a private higher education institution.


Swarthmore College's Entity Type Entity Type

Swarthmore College is a non-profit higher education institution.


Swarthmore College's Campus Setting Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a Suburban setting.


Swarthmore College's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.


Swarthmore College's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

This institution has a high percentage of disabled students making it particularly disability-friendly.


Religious Affiliation

Swarthmore College does not have any religious affiliation.


Carnegie Classification

Introduction

The Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education is a framework for categorizing colleges and universities in the United States...


The classification was first created by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching in 1970, and it has been updated periodically since then. The Carnegie Classification is based on a set of criteria, such as the level and types of degrees offered, research activity and enrollment size. Institutions are classified into one of several categories based on these criteria, ranging from "doctoral universities" with very high research activity to "special focus institutions" that primarily award degrees in a specific field, such as the arts or health professions. The classification allows for quick comparisons between institutions within and across categories.

Carnegie Classification

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Basic Classification Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus
Size & Setting Four-year, small, highly residential institution
Enrollment Profile Exclusively undergraduate four-year
Undergraduate Profile Four-year, full-time, more selective, lower transfer-in institution
Undergraduate Instructional Program Arts & sciences focus, no graduate coexistence
Graduate Instructional Program Not classified (Exclusively Undergraduate)

Facilities and Services

Introduction

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University Facilities

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Swarthmore College's Library University Library

This institution has a physical Library.

Swarthmore College's library has 6 branches. The library collection is comprised of both physical (i.e. books, medium, etc.) and digital/electronic items. In 2021 the library reported 695,831 physical volumes, 46,146 physical media, 342,023 digital/electronic media and 321 licensed digital/electronic databases. The library is managed by a total number of 81 full-time employees, including 25 librarians. Swarthmore College's library has a total library expenditure greater than $100,000 per year. Source: IPDES.

Swarthmore College's Housing University Housing

This institution provides housing services such as on-campus residences or dormitories.

In particular, the Swarthmore College provides on-campus housing and the total dormitory capacity, whether on or off campus, was about 1,605 students in the 2021 academic year. Source: IPDES.

Swarthmore College's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

This institution features sporting facilities and organizes sports activities for its students.



University Services

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Swarthmore College's Financial Aid Financial Aid

This institution offers one or more of the following financial aid for eligible students: scholarships, grants, loans, tuition waivers, emergency financial aid etc.

Swarthmore College's Study Abroad Study Abroad

This institution offers study abroad and exchange program opportunities for its students.

Swarthmore College's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Not reported

This institution has not reported offering distance education opportunities. Source: IPDES.

Swarthmore College's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

This institution offers students academic guidance and support to assist them in their academic pursuits.

Swarthmore College's Career Services Career Services

This institution offers career counseling, career assessments, job and internship postings, career events, alumni networking or other career-related services to assist students transition successfully from academic life to professional life.


Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

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Swarthmore College's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Swarthmore College is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Middle States Commission on Higher Education


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

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  • Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) of ABET
  • American Chemical Society (ACS)


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Memberships and Affiliations

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Affiliations and Memberships

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  • Council of Independent Colleges (CIC)
  • National Athletic Association (NAA)
  • National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Academic Structure

Introduction

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Academic Structure

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Social Media

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Social Media

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