Swarthmore College

Swarthmore College is a renowned, highly selective undergraduate residential college focused on providing a transformative liberal arts education that empowers individuals to contribute to a better world. With approximately 1,700 students and a student-to-faculty ratio of 8:1, Swarthmore provides an engaging intellectual environment rooted in a vibrant, caring community. Swarthmore offers more than 50 majors and programs, including an ABET-accredited engineering program. Located 11 miles southwest of Philadelphia, in Swarthmore, Pennsylvania, the College is situated on a sprawling 425-acre campus that is also a designated arboretum. Swarthmore meets 100% of determined financial need with loan-free financial aid awards for all admitted students seeking aid.