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Apply online and add Swarthmore to your list of schools in the Common Application or Coalition on Scoir Application!

QuestBridge non-finalists and finalists who do not match with another partner college may convert their QuestBridge application to a Swarthmore application by completing the Swarthmore-QuestBridge Intent to Apply Form. No additional application is required.

Now hear from Anyssa, a first-generation college student, and her journey to Swarthmore.

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Applying is Affordable 

We want the college application process to be accessible for everyone. That's why we waive the application fee via the Common Application or Coalition Application if it poses a financial hardship, offer all-expenses-paid campus visit programs for admitted students, and waive the enrollment deposit for qualified students. In addition, standardized test scores are optional for the 2023-2024 admissions cycle.

Paying for Swarthmore 

If you're a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or undocumented (or DACA) student graduating from a U.S. high school, we don't consider your ability to pay when we evaluate your admission application. Swarthmore's financial aid awards meet 100% of determined need, and consist solely of grants (which do not need to be repaid) and the expectation that you'll work in a part-time College job.

Support on Campus 

We support students with a range of programs and resources. Explore places like the Black Cultural Center, Intercultural Center, Interfaith Center, and Women's Resource Center. Learn more about our cash-free campus and funded internships. Discover an array of mentoring or fellowship programs that provide exciting opportunities for first-generation, low-income, and underrepresented students.

 

For Spanish-speaking families, visit our En Español page for information on applications, academics, campus life and more.