Swarthmore & the Greater Philadelphia Area
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Welcome to the Swarthmore and greater Philadelphia communities!
Swarthmore College is located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, 16 miles southwest of Center City, Philadelphia and 16 miles northeast of Wilmington, Delaware. Swarthmore is a short 15 minute ride away from the Philadelphia International Airport. Here you can find some resources to help you get acquainted with the area.
Diversity Resources
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