Does Swarthmore have in person tours?

Thank you for your interest in visiting Swarthmore College! The campus grounds are open to visitors for guided tours. All guests must register in advance using the form below.

Is Swarthmore College open for tours?

The Swarthmore College campus is currently open to visitors. Prospective students and families are welcome to register for a fully outdoors campus tour led by the Admissions Office, or for a self-guided tour.

Are Swarthmore students attractive?

It is true that Swarthmore students are probably less attractive than at a lot of other schools, but there are still good looking people around. They are around- don’t be fooled!

Is Swarthmore a party school?

It is true for much of the school, but definitely not all. There is still a very sizable crowd that parties, slacks off, and looks ok. Swarthmore is a place where some students work really hard on their school work, but others get by just fine without putting too much effort into it.

Is Swarthmore Ivy League?

Swarthmore is not an Ivy League college. As a member institution of the Tri-College Consortium, Swarthmore students draw on the resources of two additional “Little Ivies,” Haverford and Bryn Mawr. Many individual departments at Swarthmore and the other “Little Ivies” rank higher than programs at the “actual” Ivies.

What majors is Swarthmore known for?

The most popular majors at Swarthmore College include: Social Sciences; Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services; Biological and Biomedical Sciences; Visual and Performing Arts; Mathematics and Statistics; Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies; Psychology; Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics; …

What is the acceptance rate at Swarthmore College?

9.1% (2020)
Swarthmore College/Acceptance rate

Is Swarthmore Lgbtq friendly?

As openly LGBT-friendly as it prides itself on being, Swarthmore does have more demonstrative straight couples than gay. Also, seeing happy straight couples makes you want to be happy and visible in that way.

Is Swarthmore College weird?

Swarthmore students are all weird. They are unattractive and spend most of their time studying. Classes are way harder than those on other campuses. People that go here are notoriously liberal, both politically and socially.

Is Swarthmore too intense?

The data does seem to fit the narrative that Swarthmore is an exceptionally intense place. With an average of 18.6 pages of assigned writing per class, Swarthmore tops the list, exceeding Penn’s average by a narrow 0.8 pages. Some professors were also hesitant to say that Swarthmore is exceptional in its intensity.

Is Swarthmore in the Ivy League?

Recap: Swarthmore Is Not an Ivy League School. However, It Is a Top-Ranked Liberal Arts College.

Is Swarthmore an elite school?

Swarthmore is an elite and demanding liberal arts school founded by the Quakers in 1864. Though relatively small, with about 1,600 undergraduates, the private school offers students unusually expansive opportunities.

What is the Swarthmore virtual campus tour?

In this one-hour live presentation, current students will share their Swarthmore experiences through photos and stories of their time at Swarthmore and answer your questions. The Virtual Campus Tour will be conducted through Zoom and requires a computer, smartphone, or telephone to participate.

Are the Swarthmore campus grounds open?

Swarthmore campus grounds are open to visitors! Prospective students and families are welcome to visit for a self-guided tour. Please note that, though the grounds will be open, access to indoor facilities (except restrooms located in Kohlberg Hall and Clothier Hall) will remain restricted to authorized students, faculty and staff members only.

Where can I watch videos about Swarthmore College?

Swarthmore’s YouTube Channel: Watch videos featuring Swarthmore’s campus, students, faculty, and alumni. Enjoy such titles as Why Swarthmore?, A First Generation Student’s Journey to Swarthmore College, and Day in the Life: Academics at Swarthmore College, among others.

What is there to do at Swarthmore?

Choose your own adventure as you explore the iconic amphitheater and Parrish Hall, as well as the dining hall, libraries, life in the residence halls, the Honors Program, and Black Cultural Center, among many other campus highlights. Take a virtual walking tour of Swarthmore and see all the major sites.