Swarthmore College Transfer and Admissions Information

Private

4 year
1,552

Full + Part time Students
1:8

Faculty to Student Ratio
0%

Transfer Student Ratio
$39.8K

Avg. Financial Aid

Swarthmore College, founded in 1864 by members of the Religious Society of Friends as a co-educational institution, occupies a campus of 357 acres of rolling wooded land in and adjacent to the Borough of Swarthmore in Delaware County, Pa. It is a small college by deliberate policy. Its present enrollment is approximately 1,500 men and women students. The Borough of Swarthmore is a residential suburb within half an hour's commuting distance of Philadelphia. College students are able to enjoy both the advantages of nearby rural settings and the opportunities offered by Philadelphia. The College's location also makes possible cooperation with three nearby institutions, Bryn Mawr and Haverford colleges and the University of Pennsylvania.

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Overview

Total Faculty	194
Full-Time Undergraduate	1,537
Part-Time Undergraduate	15
Programs	74 Programs
Equivalencies	179 outgoing Equivalencies

Financial Information

In-State Tuition	$43,080
Out-of-State Tuition	$43,080
Books and Supplies	$1,180
Federal Loans: Undergrads receiving aid	25%
Federal Loans: Average amount received	$5,545
Scholarships & Grants: Undergrads receiving aid	57%
Scholarships & Grants: Average amount received	$34,255

Scholarships and Financial Aid:

Need-based financial assistance is available for transfer students who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Transfer applications are not accepted from international students who require financial aid.

Information for Transfer In Students

Accepts Transfers:

Transfer students may earn advanced standing by transferring credit earned from coursework completed at other colleges/universities. Transfer applications are not accepted from international students who require financial aid.
Transfer Applications Received:

Fall 2011: Men [98]; Women [114]; Total [212]
Transfer Applications Accepted:

Fall 2011: Men [12]; Women [7]; Total [19]
Percentage Accepted:

Fall 2011: Less than 10%
Transfer Applicants Enrolled:

Fall 2011: Men [6]; Women [4]; Total [10]

Application Deadlines for Transfer

Fall	April 1

Transfer Application Requirements

Minimum GPA:

Swarthmore does not publish a minimum GPA requirement for transfer admission consideration.
Official Transcripts:

Transfer applicants must present transcripts for both college and secondary school work, including an official statement indicating that the student is leaving the institution attended in good standing.
SAT Scores:

SAT/ACT scores are required.
Letters of Recommendation:

Two teachers recommendations are required. At least one must be from a recent college instructor. A high school counselor recommendation is also required.
Essay:

Three essays are required.
Application Fee:

A $60 nonrefundable fee must be submitted with the application.
Interview:

Swarthmore does offer transfer applicants the opportunity to interview with an alumnus/a of the college in your local area.
Other Requirements:

All applicants must submit a Dean's Report from the last institution attended and a Secondary School Report. Applicants may choose to submit additional information to supplement the application. See application instructions for details.
Apply Here:

www.swarthmore.edu/apply.xml

Transfer Credit Policy

Minimum Grade:

In general, credit may be granted for courses when a grade of at least a C has been earned.
Credits (Min/Max):

A maximum of 16 courses are transferable. You must complete 16 course credits at Swarthmore (where 32 courses are required) to earn a bachelor's degree.
Transfer Policy Document:

Swarthmore College Transfer Credit Policy.pdf