by our College Data Analytics TeamWondering what academic life at Swarthmore will be like? In addition to the degrees and majors, as well as the faculty composition at Swarthmore this section includes detailed information on freshman retention rates, reasons students did not graduate, and an analysis of full-time and tenured faculty vs. adjunct teaching staff.
What's the point of going to college without academics? Find out more about the faculty and staff, what majors and fields of study are offered at this college, and information on online classes if offered. Here are some of the things you'll learn in this section.
The total number of instructional staff teaching the 1,559 undergraduate students at Swarthmore College is 251 . When this is adjusted to account for those with part-time status, the result is the "full-time equivalent" (FTE) count. Using the FTE count for students and staff results in a "student to instructor" ratio of 8 to 1 which places Swarthmore College among the best concerning instructional attention.
| For every instructor (FTE) at Swarthmore College , there are 8 undergraduate students (FTE). This ratio is among the best regarding instructional attention. | |||||
| The vast majority of the instructors (89.0% ) are full-time. | |||||
The vast majority of instructors (100.0%
) are "faculty" rather than "lecturers".
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Learn how the faculty structure at Swarthmore College compares to the national average
Swarthmore College offers 91 distinct undergraduate degrees, concentrated into 61 majors within 18 broad fields of study. Across all fields of study, Swarthmore College awarded 569 undergraduate degrees in 2019 - 2020 .
| Most Popular Majors | Associates Graduations | Bachelors Graduations | All Graduations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economics | 0 | 84 | 84 |
| Computer Information Systems | 0 | 65 | 65 |
| General Biology | 0 | 39 | 39 |
| Political Science & Government | 0 | 39 | 39 |
| Mathematics | 0 | 35 | 35 |
Find out what Swarthmore College's top fields of study and majors are