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Swarthmore College
Swarthmore, PA
Academics
- Graduation Rate94%
- Majors Available106
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio8:1
- Retention Rate97%
AP Credit Policy
Each department sets its own policy about awarding credit or advanced standing.
For more information, view the credit policy on the college's website.
Offers credits
Yes
Offers placement into advanced courses
Yes
| AP Courses | Min Score Required | Number of Credits | Course Equivalent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2-D Art and Design | 5 | 1 | Not available |
| 3-D Art and Design | 5 | 1 | Not available |
| Art History | 5 | 1 | Not available |
| Biology | 5 | 1 | Not available |
| Calculus AB | 4 | 1 | MATH 015 |
| Calculus BC | 4 | 2 | MATH 015, 025 |
| Calculus BC: AB Subscore | 4 | 1 | MATH 015 |
| Chemistry | 5 | Not available | Not available |
| Comparative Government and Politics | 5 | 1 | Not available |
| Computer Science A | 4 | 1 | Not available |
| Drawing | 5 | 1 | Not available |
| English Literature and Composition | 5 | 1 | Not available |
| Environmental Science | 5 | 1 | Not available |
| European History | 4 | 1 | Not available |
| Macroeconomics | 5 | Not available | ECON 001 |
| Microeconomics | 5 | Not available | ECON 001 |
| Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism | 5 | 1 | Not available |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 5 | 1 | Not available |
| Psychology | 5 | Not available | Not available |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 4 | 1 | Not available |
| Spanish Literature and Culture | 4 | 1 | Not available |
| Statistics | 4 | 1 | STAT 011 |
| United States Government and Politics | 5 | 1 | Not available |
| United States History | 4 | 1 | Not available |
| World History: Modern | 4 | 1 | Not available |
Study Options
Majors and Degrees
The college offers the following degrees: Bachelor's
A
- African Studies
- African-American/Black Studies
- American Indian/Native American Studies
- American/United States Studies/Civilization
- Ancient/Classical Greek Language and Literature
- Anthropology, Other
- Applied Mathematics, Other
- Archeology
- Area Studies, Other
- Art History, Criticism and Conservation
- Art/Art Studies, General
- Asian Studies/Civilization
- Astronomy
- Astrophysics
B
- Behavioral Neuroscience
- Bilingual, Multilingual, and Multicultural Education, Other
- Biochemistry
- Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
- Biological and Physical Sciences
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General
- Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biology, Other
- Biometry/Biometrics
- Biophysics
C
- Chemical Physics
- Chemistry, General
- Chinese Language and Literature
- Classical, Ancient Mediterranean, and Near Eastern Studies and Archaeology
- Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General
- Cognitive Science, General
- Comparative Literature
- Computer and Information Sciences, General
- Criminology
- Cultural Studies/Critical Theory and Analysis
D
- Dance, General
- Development Economics and International Development
- Drama and Dramatics/Theater Arts, General
E
- Economics, General
- Education, General
- Education, Other
- Engineering, General
- English Language and Literature, General
- English Language and Literature/Letters, Other
- Environmental Studies
- Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies, Other
F
- Film/Cinema/Media Studies
- Film/Video and Photographic Arts, Other
- Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other
- Fine/Studio Arts, General
- Folklore Studies
- French Language and Literature
- French Studies
G
- General Studies
- Geology/Earth Science, General
- Geophysics and Seismology
- German Studies
H
- Health Policy Analysis
- History, General
- History, Other
I
- Industrial and Product Design
- International Relations and Affairs
- International/Globalization Studies
- Islamic Studies
J
- Japanese Language and Literature
- Jewish/Judaic Studies
L
- Latin American Studies
- Latin Language and Literature
- Linguistics
- Literature, Other
M
- Mass Communication/Media Studies
- Mathematics and Computer Science
- Mathematics, General
- Medical Anthropology
- Medieval and Renaissance Studies
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
- Music, General
- Music, Other
- Musicology and Ethnomusicology
N
- Near and Middle Eastern Studies
- Neuroscience
P
- Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution
- Philosophy
- Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other
- Physical Sciences, Other
- Physics, General
- Political Science and Government, General
- Political Science and Government, Other
- Psychology, General
- Psychology, Other
- Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other
- Public Health, Other
- Public Policy Analysis
R
- Religion/Religious Studies
- Research and Experimental Psychology, Other
- Russian Language and Literature
- Russian Studies
S
- Social Psychology
- Social Sciences, General
- Social Sciences, Other
- Sociology
- Sociology and Anthropology
- Spanish Language and Literature
- Sustainability Studies
U
- Urban Studies/Affairs
V
- Visual and Performing Arts, Other
W
- Women's Studies
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Special Academics Program
- Accelerated Study
- Cross-Registration
- Double Major
- Honors Program
- Independent Study
- Internships
- ROTC, Air Force
- Student-Designed Major
- Study Abroad
- Teacher Certification
- Undergraduate Research
- Visiting/Exchange Student Program
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