Swarthmore College
Swarthmore College is a private liberal arts institution founded in 1864, renowned for its rigorous academics and commitment to social responsibility.
It offers over 40 areas of study, including an Honors Program and a unique engineering degree. Swarthmore is a member of the Tri-College and Quaker Consortiums.
Address: 500 College Avenue, Swarthmore, PA 19081
Phone: (610) 328-8000
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See Which Three Delaware County Schools Topped WalletHub’s Best Colleges and Universities for 2020
Two of Delaware County’s colleges, Swarthmore and Villanova, cracked a top 100 list of best universities and colleges in the nation for 2020, reports the…
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He Took Biology on a Dare. Now’s He’s Got Video of a Giant Squid
Sönke Johnsen chose to study physics at Swarthmore College in the 1980s because it was close to a family friend’s hardware store. That’s just one…
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Swarthmore College Captures Number Three Spot in Nation for Best Liberal Arts College
Swarthmore College was ranked the third best liberal arts college in the nation by U.S. News and World Reports, receiving a score of 93 out…
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Women’s Names Noticeably Absent From College Campus Buildings, But There’s Hope in Swarthmore
As a student at Penn, Carmina Hachenburg was surrounded by buildings named after men, 90 percent in fact, she writes for The Philadelphia Inquirer. “As…
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New Libraries, Labs and Programs Greet College Students on Campus This Fall
Here’s a sampling of what’s waiting for students when they step on to regional college campuses this fall, writes Susan Snyder for The Philadelphia Inquirer.…
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Delaware County Leadership: State Sen. Tim Kearney
State Sen. Tim Kearney, 58, represents the 26th District, which covers 18 Delaware County communities as well as Easttown and Willistown in Chester County. In…
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2 Delco Colleges Offer Good Returns on Potential Graduate Salaries Vs. Net Cost
Haverford College and Swarthmore College made the list of top 50 U.S. colleges that offer the highest average salary after graduation for their tuition dollars,…
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Villanova University Keeps Turning Out Fulbright Scholars
At Villanova University, Fulbright Scholars are becoming common place. Villanova students won 32 Fulbright awards this school year, double its tally from last year, writes…
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Here Are Three of the More Affordable Private Colleges for Low-Income Families
Research suggests the most selective colleges and universities are often the most affordable for low-income families, according to ladders.com The most selective schools are more…
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A Stranger’s Advice Turned Her Life Around, Pointed Her to Swarthmore College, and a Career.
A stranger’s $50 tip and advice convinced this Philly bakery worker to return to college. Then she soared, writes Susan Snyder for the Philadelphia Inquirer.…
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Swarthmore College Ends Greek Life on Campus
Swarthmore College President Valerie Smith announced May 10 that fraternities and sororities, “exclusive, dues-paying organizations” will no longer exist at the Delaware County liberal arts…
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Investigative Reporter Donates Research on Burglary of FBI Office in Media to Swarthmore College
Investigative reporter Betty Medsger, the first journalist to report on files stolen from an FBI office in Media nearly a half-century ago, has donated her…
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Queen Anne-Style Home More Than a Century Old Hits the Market in Swarthmore
A century-old Queen Anne-style home with eight bedrooms and period detailing is on the market in Swarthmore for $750,000, writes Shannon Rooney for the Philadelphia…
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Renowned Social Activist, Cheyney Grad Authors Book on Nonviolent Campaigning
George Lakey, a Cheyney University graduate and veteran of social activism, is in Pittsburgh for a book discussion and workshop, writes Bill O’Driscoll for 90.5…
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Swarthmore College Men’s Basketball Team Bound for Final Four
The Swarthmore College men’s basketball team is bound for the NCAA Division III Final Four for the first time in program history. The Garnet will…
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Admittance Rate Below 15 Percent Doesn’t Prevent Swarthmore College from Being Athletic Powerhouse
The resurgence of the Swarthmore College men’s basketball program is part of a larger athletic initiative that has turned one of the most elite institutions…
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DELCO Careers – Swarthmore College
Swarthmore College is a highly selective liberal arts college with a mission that combines academic rigor with social responsibility and draws students from around the world…
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Forty-Seven Men Have Governed Pennsylvania. Only One Hailed from Delco
Out of the 47 men who have served as governor of Pennsylvania, only one called Delaware County his home, according to an editorial in the…
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