Swarthmore College provides a curriculum in both the liberal arts and engineering. The school grants Bachelor’s degrees in more than 50 programs of study. Swarthmore’s Black Studies program acquaints its students with the history and culture of black people in America and across the world. Courses in Black Studies include Dance and Drum Ensemble, Black Urban Communities, Black Literature and much more. Swarthmore is home to more than 100 student groups and organizations. The Swarthmore African American Student Society (SASS) offers support to students through many political and community activities. SASS also works to increase black student enrollment, faculty and staff. The hub of the black community at Swarthmore is the Black Cultural Center, also known as the BCC or “The House,” where students can meet, study and relax. For over 150 years, Swarthmore College has given its students the knowledge and skills to become leaders in their desired fields.
Location: Swarthmore, PA
Type of Institution: Four-year, private, liberal-arts college
Tuition and Fees (per semester)
• In-State/Out-of-State: $21,542
Size: 1,500+ students
Percentage of African-American Students: 7%
Percentage of Men: 49%
Percentage of Women: 51%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Degrees Offered: Bachelor’s
Colleges/Schools: Arts, Science
Housing: On-campus housing provided
Groups/Organizations:
• African-American Greek: N/A
• Others: Color, Students of Caribbean Ancestry, African American Student Society, African Students Association, National Society of Black Engineers, Essence of Soul, Gospel Choir, Rhythm-N-Motion, Mjumbe
Famous Black Alumni/Faculty: Christopher Edley Jr.
City Life: About 30 minutes from Philadelphia, PA, museums, art galleries, shopping, dining, food tours, airboat rides, concerts and shows, theater/performing arts, professional sports: NBA (76ers), NFL (Eagles), NHL (Flyers), MLB (Phillies)
Website: http://www.swarthmore.edu/
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Swarthmore-College/44667262131
Twitter: http://twitter.com/swarthmore
