Its 10 academic buildings have extensive laboratories for the sciences, engineering, computer science, and social sciences. Modern computer facilities are always open for student use. Three libraries, a music building, and a performing arts center provide extensive resources for study, research, and performance. Students also enjoy a central dinning hall, student center, Intercultural center, Black Cultural Center, Women's Center, Community Resource Center, and both coed and single sex residence halls with telephone and computer network connections for every student. Swarthmore's student-faculty ratio is less than 9 to 1, among the lowest in the country.
Students work closely with outstanding scholars who are committed to teaching.
Athletics are an integral part of the Swarthmore education. Swarthmore's athletic teams have garnered many league titles, post-season, playoff berths, and conference records.