Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 003370
- Phone: (570) 374-0101
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
Financial Aid Office
ACCEPTANCE RATE
8.93%FINANCIAL AID RATE
62%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
8:1FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$46,289Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
School Map
Swarthmore College (Swat)
514 University Ave, Selinsgrove, PA
Swarthmore College is a liberal arts college that offers an undergraduate education and assists students in developing important skills useful in pursuit of graduate education or employment. A liberal arts curriculum exposes students to a variety of topics and subjects. The school is located in Swarthmore, PA, which is a predominantly suburban area. Swarthmore College has an annual student enrollment of over 1,500.
Areas of study offered at Swarthmore College include:
- Social Sciences
- Biological And Biomedical Sciences
- English Language And Literature
- Psychology
- History
Students applying for admission are generally asked to submit an application, transcripts, records, test scores and any requested letters of recommendations, which will then be reviewed by the school. Very common exam scores among applicants admitted to Swarthmore College are between 30 - 34 for the ACT exam, or 2030 - 2300 for the SAT exam. Competition runs high for admissions, given that only 20% of students who applied are accepted to the school. More information regarding admissions can be found at swarthmore.edu.
The cost of undergraduate tuition is around $45,000, but may change from year to year. Students are encouraged to visit the school's price of attendance calculator to better estimate their cost of attending Swarthmore College. Student housing is available on-campus for students. The annual cost of housing is about $6,800. Some students at Swarthmore College may qualify for financial aid, which is typically offered as grants or student loans.
The Swarthmore College Garnet participate in several intercollegiate athletic programs, with competitions managed and overseen by the NCAA. Available sports offered may include:
- Baseball (NCAA Division III)
- Basketball (NCAA Division III)
- Track & Field (NCAA Division III)
Students can visit the school's http://www.swarthmore.edu to view additional information.
Admission Requirements & Details
The admissions information below may give an overview of the applicants Swat accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP college credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- AP Course Credits
Student Enrollment
Total enrollment at Swarthmore College is around 1,600 students, with undergraduate students making up about 100% of the total student population and graduate students making up the rest.
Estimated Costs & Financial Aid
The items listed below are for informational purposes only and may not represent current tuition, fees, and expenses.
Tuition & Fees Information
- Annual tuition estimates are between $54,000-$65,000 for both state residents and nonresidents
- Part time students pay in the range of $1,700 to $2,000 per unit
Financial Aid Details
The table below breaks down the types of financial aid, the percent of students receiving aid, and average amount of aid per student per year.
| Percent of Students | Average Amount | |
|---|---|---|
| Any Financial Aid | 62% | - |
| Receiving Grants & Scholarships | 56% | $49,400 |
| Receiving Student Loans | 13% | $5,832 |
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help students and recent graduates, Swarthmore College may provide services to students like those listed below:
- Career path counseling
- Student employment
- Employment search assistance
Intercollegiate Athletics
Swat is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports being in the NCAA Division III without football classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball (Centennial Conference)
- Basketball (Centennial Conference)
- Track and Field (Centennial Conference)
- Field Hockey
- Golf
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Volleyball
- Badminton
Programs Offered
The program list below is organized by areas of study. The programs that have a link will direct you to the program's profile page where you can learn more about education requirements and career pathways.
Get more information about the programs offered by Swarthmore College by clicking the request information to the right.
(C) Certificate or Award | (A) Associate's | (B) Bachelor's | (M) Master's Degree | (D) Doctorate (PhD,...)
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
- Biology (B)
- Neuroscience (B)
- Biochemistry (B)
- Biophysics
Engineering
- Engineering (B)
English Language and Literature
- English (B)
Ethnic Cultural and Gender Studies
History
- History (B)
Interdisciplinary Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences
Mathematics and Statistics
- Math (B)
Philosophy and Religious Studies
- Philosophy (B)
- Religious Studies (B)
Physical Sciences
- Chemistry (B)
- Physics (B)
- Astrophysics (B)
- Astronomy
- Geology
Psychology
Public Administration and Social Services
Social Sciences
Visual and Performing Arts
Other 4-Year Private Colleges
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- Haverford College in Harrisburg, PA (8 miles away)
- Bryn Mawr College in Bloomsburg, PA (8 miles away)
- Saint Joseph's University in Loretto, PA (9 miles away)
- Rosemont College in Pittsburgh, PA (9 miles away)
- Villanova University in Sharon Hill, PA (9 miles away)
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Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 003370
- Phone: (570) 374-0101
- School Homepage