Swarthmore College
Swarthmore College is a private liberal arts institution founded in 1864, renowned for its rigorous academics and commitment to social responsibility.
It offers over 40 areas of study, including an Honors Program and a unique engineering degree. Swarthmore is a member of the Tri-College and Quaker Consortiums.
Address: 500 College Avenue, Swarthmore, PA 19081
Phone: (610) 328-8000
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Ben Affleck Pays a Visit to Swarthmore’s Luna’s Mexican Grill
Two-time Oscar winner Ben Affleck capped off a tour of Swarthmore College on Friday with his 17-year-old child, Fin, by…
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How Opposition from Bryn Mawr and Swarthmore Colleges Shaped the Blue Route
Every day, thousands of drivers cross Delaware County on Interstate 476, known locally as the Blue Route. The highway links…
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Swarthmore College President to Step Down in 2027 After 12-year Run
Swarthmore College is losing its president in June 2027, writes Susan Snyder for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Valerie Smith, 70, is…
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Swarthmore College Backs Harvard’s Suit Over International Student Enrollment
Swarthmore College is supporting Harvard University’s federal lawsuit challenging the Trump Administration’s effort to keep international students from enrolling in…
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Area College Endowments Surge in 2025 with Bond, Equity Investments Up
Colleges in Delaware County saw increased returns on their fiscal 2025 endowments, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal.…
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A Haverford College Student Created a Network to Support Student Journalism
There’s a need out there for more resources to support college journalists in the Philadelphia region, and one network, created…
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Crozer Closings Prompt Emergency Service Tax in Swarthmore
Swarthmore Borough now has an emergency service tax to cover rising EMS costs after the closure of Crozer Health, writes…
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Fall Colors Await. Check Out These Hiking and Walking Trails in Delaware County
A chill in the air brings autumn colors and an opportunity to hike past some beautiful foliage, writes Anne E.…
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Swarthmore Borough Halts Earned Income Tax for Now After Help From Swarthmore College
Swarthmore Borough will not implement a proposed earned income tax that would have filled a funding gap caused by the…
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3 Delaware County Colleges Make U.S. News & World Report National Lists
Delaware County colleges and universities once again made the cut on a new 2026 ranking of the nation’s top colleges…
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Montco Hires Devi Ramkissoon as New Chief Sustainability Officer
Montgomery County recently brought the former executive director of the Sustainable Business Network of Greater Philadelphia on board to guide…
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Conshohocken-Based Skanska Helps Big Tech Build the Future
Skanska USA Building, one of the nation’s largest general contractors, sees a strong future in data centers, writes Joseph N.…
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Trump’s Budget Bill Saves Bryn Mawr and Swarthmore from Endowment Tax
While many local colleges have lost federal funding or faced cuts in the last six months, Swarthmore and Bryn Mawr…
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Severe Rise in Endowment Tax ‘Devastating’ to Swarthmore College
Swarthmore College could be hit with a tax rate increase in its endowments from 1.4 percent to anywhere from 14…
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Small but Mighty: Church Farm School’s 18-Member Graduating Class Earns Impressive College Acceptances
Surrounded by family, friends, faculty, and fellow Griffins, the 18 members of Church Farm School’s Class of 2025 were recently…
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Three Church Farm School Seniors Named QuestBridge National College Match Finalists
QuestBridge is a nonprofit that, like Church Farm School, “grew from a core belief that all students deserve to reach…
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Wall Street Journal: The State’s Highest-Ranked College is Located in Philadelphia
The latest Wall Street Journal/College Pulse 2025 ranking is officially out now, ranking the top colleges in the nation, writes…
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Swarthmore, Haverford Colleges See Decline in Black, Latino Students Following Supreme Court Decision
There are less Black and Latino freshman at many of the nation’s elite institutions, including at Haverford and Swarthmore Colleges,…
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