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Swarthmore College
- 500 College Ave
- Swarthmore, PA 19081
- OPEID College Code: 00337000
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- General Phone: (610) 328-8000
- President: Alfred H Bloom
- Website: www.swarthmore.edu
- Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Bachelor's Degree
- Local Area: Large Suburb
- Student Enrollment: 1,491
- College Mascot: Garnet
Basic Information
- Student Services
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered Must Complete Preparation at Another Institution Can Complete Preparation With Specialization State Approved for Certification
- Mission Statement
- 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.
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - Library Profile
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Baccalaureate Colleges--Arts & Sciences
- Undergraduate Classification Arts & Sciences Focus, No Graduate Coexistence
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Full-Time Four-Year, More Selective, Lower Transfer-In
- Enrollment Classification Exclusively Undergraduate Four-Year
- Size Classification Small Four-Year, Highly Residential
- Admission Links
- Admissions: www.swarthmore.edu
- Online Application: Apply Online
- Admission Fees Fall 2007
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $60.00
- College Credits Accepted
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Recommended
- High School or Secondary School Rank Recommended
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- College Preparatory Program Completion Recommended
- Recommendation Consideration Required
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®,ACT ®,...) Required
- TOEFL Recommended
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2007
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 2,161 | 3,081 | 5,242 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 459 (21%) | 471 (15%) | 930 (18%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 175 (38%) | 190 (40%) | 365 (39%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2007
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 346 | 95% |
| ACT ® Exam | 86 | 24% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2007
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 680 | 780 |
| SAT ® Math | 680 | 760 |
| SAT ® Writing | 680 | 760 |
| ACT ® Composite | 27 | 33 |
| ACT ® English | 29 | 34 |
| ACT ® Math | 28 | 34 |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 49%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 38% | 11% | 22% | 49% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $2,249 | $5,573 | $2,573 | $25,076 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 0.8% | - | 1.0% |
| Number in Default | 2 | - | 2 |
| Number in Repayment | 244 | 301 | 198 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $34,884 | $33,232 | $31,516 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $34,884 | $33,232 | $31,516 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,080 | $1,048 | $1,006 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $10,816 | $10,300 | $9,764 |
| Other Expenses | $1,435 | $1,387 | $1,386 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $48,215 | $45,967 | $43,672 |
| Out of State | $48,215 | $45,967 | $43,672 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $35,964 | $34,280 | $32,522 |
| Out of State | $35,964 | $34,280 | $32,522 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $35,964 | $34,280 | $32,522 |
| Out of State | $35,964 | $34,280 | $32,522 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 1,491 Undergraduate: 1,491
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 716 Female: 775
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 716 Female: 775
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 1,485 Part-Time: 6
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 1,485 Part-Time: 6
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 99 | 7% |
| American Indian | 14 | 0.9% |
| Black | 126 | 8% |
| Asian | 258 | 17% |
| Hispanic | 154 | 10% |
| White | 648 | 43% |
| Unknown | 192 | 13% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 31 | 2% |
| Ages 18-19 | 705 | 47% |
| Ages 20-21 | 672 | 45% |
| Ages 22-24 | 75 | 5% |
| Ages 25-29 | 6 | 0.4% |
| Ages 50-65 | 2 | 0.1% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 927 | 697 | 230 |
| Faculty Status | 242 | 206 | 36 |
| Tenured Faculty | 133 | 133 | - |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 238 | 202 | 36 |
| Primarily Instruction | 238 | 202 | 36 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 45 | 45 | - |
| Other Professionals | 253 | 180 | 73 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 391 | 270 | 121 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 127 | 97 | 30 |
| Skilled Crafts | 28 | 27 | 1 |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 209 | 129 | 80 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $95,959 (202) | $99,987 (121) | $89,942 (81) |
| Professor | $126,496 (83) | $130,650 (56) | $117,881 (27) |
| Associate Professor | $87,402 (51) | $85,174 (27) | $89,908 (24) |
| Assistant Professor | $67,496 (57) | $67,706 (32) | $67,228 (25) |
| Instructor | $62,000 (1) | - (-) | $62,000 (1) |
| Lecturer | $51,770 (10) | $52,617 (6) | $50,500 (4) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $95,959 (202) | $99,987 (121) | $89,942 (81) |
| Professor | $126,496 (83) | $130,650 (56) | $117,881 (27) |
| Associate Professor | $87,402 (51) | $85,174 (27) | $89,908 (24) |
| Assistant Professor | $67,496 (57) | $67,706 (32) | $67,228 (25) |
| Instructor | $62,000 (1) | - (-) | $62,000 (1) |
| Lecturer | $51,770 (10) | $52,617 (6) | $50,500 (4) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 390 | 196 | 194 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 298 | 158 | 140 |
| Baseball | 22 | 22 | - |
| Basketball | 22 | 12 | 10 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 120 | 70 | 50 |
| Field Hocky | 20 | - | 20 |
| Golf | 9 | 9 | - |
| Lacrosse | 49 | 28 | 21 |
| Soccer | 52 | 28 | 24 |
| Softball | 14 | - | 14 |
| Swimming | 35 | 17 | 18 |
| Tennis | 21 | 10 | 11 |
| Volleyball | 11 | - | 11 |
| Badminton | 15 | - | 15 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $49,295 | $36,700 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $3,120 | $3,640 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 58 | 27 | 31 |
| Baseball | 3 | 3 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 2 | - |
| Basketball | 9 | 5 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 7 | 4 | 3 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Field Hocky | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Golf | 1 | 1 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Lacrosse | 7 | 4 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Soccer | 8 | 5 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 6 | 4 | 2 |
| Softball | 4 | - | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | - | 3 |
| Swimming | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Tennis | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Volleyball | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Badminton | 1 | - | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 97%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 94% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 92% |
| Female | 96% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 100% |
| American Indian | 67% |
| Black | 83% |
| Asian | 97% |
| Hispanic | 90% |
| White | 94% |
| Unknown | 96% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 91% |
| 5 Years | 93% |
| 6 Years | 94% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Drug Related | - | 1 |
| Liquor Related | 15 | 24 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Drug Related | - | 1 |
| Liquor Related | 7 | 4 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | 9 | 2 |
| Aggravated Assault | 2 | 1 |
| Burglary | 14 | 29 |
| Vehicle Theft | 1 | - |
| Arson | 1 | 1 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Forcible Rape | 9 | 2 |
| Aggravated Assault | 1 | - |
| Burglary | 12 | 25 |
| Arson | 1 | - |
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2007-2008
