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Environmental Studies

African Studies

American/United States Studies/Civilization

Asian Studies/Civilization

Latin American Studies

Near and Middle Eastern Studies

Russian Studies

French Studies

German Studies

Area Studies, Other

African-American/Black Studies

American Indian/Native American Studies

Women's Studies

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Mass Communication/Media Studies

Computer and Information Sciences, General

Education, General

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Education, Other

Engineering, General

Linguistics

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Chinese Language and Literature

Japanese Language and Literature

Russian Language and Literature

French Language and Literature

Spanish Language and Literature

Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General

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Biophysics

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Neuroscience

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Mathematics, General

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Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General

Biological and Physical Sciences

Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution

Mathematics and Computer Science

Medieval and Renaissance Studies

International/Globalization Studies

Classical, Ancient Mediterranean, and Near Eastern Studies and Archaeology

Cognitive Science, General

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International Relations and Affairs

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Sociology

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Social Sciences, Other

Dance, General

Industrial and Product Design

Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General

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Film/Cinema/Media Studies

Film/Video and Photographic Arts, Other

Art/Art Studies, General

Fine/Studio Arts, General

Art History, Criticism and Conservation

Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other

Music, General

Swarthmore College is a highly selective college of liberal arts and engineering that empowers leaders to contribute to a better world. Swatties are intellectual adventurers who collaborate, dive deep, and put ideas to work - and we've been doing that for more than 150 years. All students have significant undergraduate research opportunities in the natural sciences, social sciences, arts and the humanities, and engineering. One hallmark of the College's academic program is that first-year students take their fall semester courses pass/fail. Swarthmore encourages its students to focus on learning for the sake of knowledge. Our liberal arts curriculum allows students to explore a breadth of academic subjects and interests, though some Swatties decide to take a deep dive into their area of interest. Our arboretum campus is a serene setting that inspires us with lush gardens and magnificent forests. Swarthmore's ongoing environmental sustainability work builds proudly on our Quaker legacy of shared responsibility, social justice, and resource stewardship. Located just 11 miles outside of Philadelphia with a train station on campus, students have access to global career, academic, and cultural opportunities. As a cash-free campus, the annual activity fee covers sports events, movies, performances, late-night coffee and snacks at the library-even laundry and printing. Our processes for admitting students and awarding financial aid help build a student body that reflects a wide range of perspectives and life experiences. Our dedication to affordability and access is rare among colleges and universities. Nearly 55 percent of students received aid in 2019-20, with an average loan-free financial aid award of $56,048. Swarthmore makes admissions decisions for U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and undocumented students graduating from U.S. high schools without considering a family's ability to pay. If admitted, we carefully consider various factors and offer 100 percent of a family's determined need.

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