Swarthmore College is a private liberal arts college located near Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1864, the College is highly regarded for its rigorous academic programs. Approximately 90% of Swarthmore graduates go on to attend graduate or professional school. Many of the College’s alumni obtain their graduate degrees from UC Berkeley, University of Chicago, Harvard, MIT, NYU, Penn, Princeton, Stanford, and Yale. The College offers more than 600 courses in more than 40 academic programs. The school’s small size (about 1500 students) creates an intimate learning environment.
Swarthmore has almost 140 registered student organizations, including a film society, choral groups, and a radio station. The College offers a variety of athletic programs ranging from basketball and field hockey to soccer and rugby. Since the town of Swarthmore is just 22 minutes from Philadelphia by train, students can enjoy both the peace of a cozy suburban town and the amenities of a bustling metropolis.