Swarthmore College Campaign: Changing Lives, Changing the World

Portrait of President Valerie Smith

“Our ability to live into our mission is not accidental. It is the result of intentional planning, thoughtful stewardship, and the generosity of our donor community. Will you join the more than 21,000 alumni, parents, and friends who have already supported Swarthmore students through this campaign?”

–President Valerie Smith

Featured Giving Opportunities

Exterior view of Sharples Dining Hall

Dining and Community Commons

The creation of a new dining facility, followed by the conversion of Sharples into a much-needed hub for students, will provide welcoming and inclusive spaces for our students, faculty, and staff to gather with one another.

Change lives by building community.
Construction progress of Singer Hall

Maxine Frank Singer ’52 Hall

The new home for biology, engineering, and psychology, Singer Hall underscores the important role of science in a liberal arts education.

Change the world by fostering collaboration.

Parent and student meet with Financial Aid

Financial Aid

Swarthmore's financial aid policy has three essential components: need-blind admission; meeting full determined need; and providing financial aid in the form of grants rather than loans.

Change the lives of those who will change the world.
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Change starts with you.
Make a gift to the campaign by June 30, 2020.

Your Impact

Since the launch of Changing Lives, Changing the World in March 2017, alumni, parents, and friends have contributed more than TheSwarthmoreFund-Icon $405 million to connect disciplines, open doors, advance the common good, and reimagine our campus.

Gifts by Affiliation

Donor count is updated monthly.

Swarthmore College: Changing the World

Hear from seven alumni who are using their Swarthmore education to change their communities, their professions, and the lives of those around them.

Make a Gift

Of any size to support the College’s goals and vision.