Swarthmore College overview

Q. What is the main USP of the Swarthmore College Center?

Swarthmore College has been referred to as one of the "Little Ivies" by some sources, including Greene's Guides. Swarthmore was named the third-best liberal arts college in the country in 2019 by U.S. News & World Report, trailing Williams and Amherst and tied with Wellesley. Amherst, Williams, and Swarthmore are the only colleges to have received the number one liberal arts college ranking since the rankings' inception. Swarthmore College has been named the nation's top liberal arts college six times. Forbes magazine ranked Swarthmore 25th out of 650 colleges, universities, and service academies in its 2019 ranking.

Q. What is Swarthmore College famous for?

Swarthmore, one of the finest liberal arts colleges in the country, consistently ranks near the top of all rankings lists, sometimes even surpassing rival schools like Amherst and Williams. There's a reason for this stellar reputation.

Q. Is Swarthmore a large city?

Swarthmore is a borough in the Pennsylvania county of Delaware. Swarthmore was originally named "Westdale" after noted painter Benjamin West, who was one of the town's early residents. After the establishment of Swarthmore College, the name was changed to "Swarthmore." According to the 2010 census, the borough's population was 6,194.

Q. What’s the weather like around Swarthmore College?

Swarthmore College has a humid subtropical climate (Cfa), with average monthly temperatures ranging from 33.1 degrees Fahrenheit in January to 78.0 degrees Fahrenheit in July. 7a is the local hardiness zone.

Q. How many students study at Swarthmore College?

The total number of students at Swarthmore College is 1581.

Q. Who are the top alumni of Swarthmore College?

The notable alumni of Swarthmore College include- 

• Elizabeth Anderson
• Detlev Bronk
• Cora Diamond
• Sandra Faber
• Carol Gilligan
• Carl Levin
• Justin Hall
• Thomas B. McCabe