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Best Things

  1. Arboretum and a beautiful campus
  2. Close-knit, family-like campus community
  3. Free parties (free alcohol)
  4. Administration and Public Policy officers are there to help you, not get you in trouble.
  5. Professors who care for each and every student
  6. Proximity to Philly
  7. Sager, Screw Your Roommate, and all of the weird, fun, and unique traditions
  8. Small, intimate classroom setting
  9. Wide range of diversity
  10. The non-competitive atmosphere, and the nice and helpful attitude of all the students on campus
  11. The distribution requirements allow people to pursue a major while taking courses in different disciplines.

Happy Students

94% of students return after their first year.

Commitment to Teaching

There are 8 students for every member of faculty on campus.

Proven Success

93% of students will complete their education and graduate with a degree.

Top Rankings and Student Raves About Them

Academics at Swarthmore College

outlier

Psychology '14

4.6
A

Pretty Good

I've had complications with the registrar's office in getting my schedule together but other than that everything has been excellent. The professors are interesting, accomplished, and try hard to engage the students. The work is manageable, though sometimes requires overnighters to complete the job. If there is a need for quality study time then there are plenty of areas to go to, including the dining hall.

Oct 26, 2010

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Diversity at Swarthmore College

poopfacemagee

Civil Engineering '14

5.0
A+

Diversity Is Great

Swarthmore College is incredibly diverse. I see new people every day and they always have something new about them. There are many races and cultures represented, and all beliefs (political, religious, and sexual orientation) are accepted and welcomed. This school rocks.

Oct 26, 2010

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Campus Strictness at Swarthmore College

lavacake

Social Sciences '12

3.8
B+

Laid Back Staff

The college is pretty laid back about its students. It asks you to behave responsibly. There aren't really serious consequences for drinking, eg. Also, RAs don't have actual power to punish students. The deans are pretty responsive when you have problems, maybe a little bit too much so.

Jan 12, 2010

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