Swarthmore College
Swarthmore, PA
Swarthmore is one of the most selective liberal arts colleges in the world, known for its honors program and rigorous academics.
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Tuition
$62,412
Acceptance
7%
Students
1,650
Type
University
Setting
Suburban
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$62,412
Out-of-State Tuition
$62,412
Avg On-Campus Living
$18,964
Avg Off-Campus Living
$12,000
Financial Aid & Outcomes
CollegeScorecard · 2024
What will it actually cost?
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
After graduation
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Strong · 4.6×Graduates earn about 4.6× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
94%
Freshman Retention
97%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Academics
Program format
Areas of study
Programs
Admissions
Acceptance rate
7%
SAT range
1460 - 1560
ACT range
33 - 34
Campus & Student Life
Total Enrollment
1,650
Undergrads
1,650
Campus Setting
Suburban
City Size
Small Town
Clubs Count
100
Sports
Available
Safety & Crime Context
Campus Safety
High risk
Clery Report Year
2023
On-Campus Incidents
19
Violent Rate / 1,000
3.03
Property Rate / 1,000
4.24
Area Crime
Medium risk
Area Match
Swarthmore
Violent Rate / 100k
228
Property Rate / 100k
1,094
Location
Institution does not report this
Swarthmore, PA 19081
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