SWARTHMORE COLLEGE

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Swarthmore College

School Overview

The school's main campus is located at the edge of a large city (in Swarthmore, PA). The maximum program length is more than 4 years. The highest degree offered by the school is the Bachelor's degree.

Contacting the School

500 College Ave
Swarthmore, PA 19081
Main Phone: (610) 328-8000
Web Site: www.swarthmore.edu

Student Body Size and Diversity

In Fall 2002, the school had 1,476 (full-time equivalent) students. In Fall 2002, 182 male students and 189 female students enrolled as first-time students (freshmen, typically). Male students comprised 49.1% of the student body, while females made up 50.9%.

Minority enrollment included African-American (7)%, Hispanic (9)%, Asian (16)%, and Native American (1)%.

School Selectivity

In the class starting in 2002, 24% of applicants were admitted.

Verbal SAT:
Three quarters of students scored at least 670. One quarter of students scored at least 770.

Math SAT:
On the Math SAT, 75% of students scored 680 or higher. One fourth of students scored 760 or higher.

Degree Levels

Bachelor's Degree

Degree Programs

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Area Cultural And Ethnic Studies

Computer

Computer And Information Sciences

Education

Other Education

Engineering

General Engineering

English Language And Literature

Environmental Conservation

Natural Resources Conservation

History And Social Sciences

Interdisciplinary Studies

Life Sciences

Literature And Language

Mathematics

Performing And Visual Arts

Philosophy And Religion

Physical Sciences

Psychology

Public Administration And Public Service

Other Public Public Service

School Accreditation

Swarthmore College reports that it is nationally accredited.

Swarthmore College is accredited regionally.

Athletics, Including Athletic Scholarships & Financial Aid

Swarthmore College belongs to the following athletic conferences:

Centennial Conference (for basketball, baseball, and track & field).

The school offers financial aid to athletes for basketball, baseball, and track & field.

Special Student Services

Academic Services

AP credits
Study abroad

Financial Flexibility

ROTC
Student employment services
Career counseling
Placement services for graduates

Cost of Attending

In-State, Living On Campus:	$ 37,960
In-State, Living With Family:	$ 29,856
Out of State, Living On Campus:	$ 37,960

Admission Requirements

The school does not offer open admission; requirements include:

Required:

High-school GPA is required.
Secondary school rank is required.
Secondary school record is required.
Standardized test scores are required.
Recommendations are required.

Recommended (but not required):

A college preparatory program is recommended.
The TOEFL (if applicable) is recommended for international students.

Neither Required Nor Recommended:

A demonstration of competency (such as samples of work, e.g.) is neither required nor recommended.

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