Aid signal
Strong aid for lower incomes
Reported net price for the $0–30k band runs below average.
Source: CollegeScorecard 2024
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Swarthmore College
Swarthmore, PA
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?
Sticker price$81,376
Net price (after aid)$18,686
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
$0 – $30k$8,580
$30k – $48k$5,592
$48k – $75k$8,292
$75k – $110k$20,977
$110k+$47,429
After graduation
Median earnings (10yr)$80,257
Median debt at graduation$17,500
Est. monthly loan payment$186
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Strong · 4.6×Graduates earn about 4.6× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Students on Pell Grants20%
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Students with federal loans10%
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Some fields may not be reported by this institution. Verify final details with the school directly.
How does cost line up with outcomes across colleges? See our analysis of college cost vs. graduation and earnings, an association shaped by selectivity and sector, not proof a pricier college pays off.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
94%
Freshman Retention
97%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Final aid offers, scholarships, and net price vary per family. Always verify with the school's financial aid office.
Scholarships available
Decision support · Cost & value
Quick Decision Highlights
The strongest cost, aid, and value reasons to consider this school.
Strong post-grad earnings
$80.3k above avg
Manageable graduate debt
$17.5k below avg
Strong completion rate
94% above avg
Affordability snapshot
Tuition
$62.4k
Net price
$18.7k
Pell
20%
Median debt
$17.5k
below avg
Earnings (10y)
$80.3k
above avg
“Avg” comparisons reference national IPEDS / College Scorecard averages (~2022–23); figures are directional and vary by school and year.
Admissions
Acceptance rate
7%
SAT range
1460 - 1560
ACT range
33 - 34
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Swarthmore, PA 19081
Academics
Program format
On-Campus
These program and area-of-study listings are being re-verified against federal IPEDS completions data and may be incomplete or inexact for this institution.
Areas of study
Natural SciencesSocial SciencesComputer ScienceEducationEngineeringArts & HumanitiesVisual & Performing Arts
Programs (18)
Natural Sciences
MathematicsEnvironmental Science
Social Sciences
PsychologySociologyPolitical ScienceEconomics
Computer Science
Artificial IntelligenceCybersecurityData Science
Education
Special EducationSecondary EducationElementary Education
Campus & Student Life
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About Swarthmore College
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- Where is Swarthmore College located?
- Swarthmore College is located in Swarthmore, PA, in the United States.
- What type of institution is Swarthmore College?
- Swarthmore College is a private university based in PA. CampusPin classifies institutions as either four-year universities or two-year community colleges, with control labeled public or private.
- What is the acceptance rate at Swarthmore College?
- The most recently reported acceptance rate at Swarthmore College is approximately 7%. Acceptance rate signals selectivity but does not predict any individual applicant's outcome and is not a measure of school quality. CampusPin reports the federally-published value; verify the current cycle with the institution.
- What is the tuition at Swarthmore College?
- Swarthmore College's published in-state tuition is approximately $62,412 per year. This is the published price before financial aid; the net price most students actually pay is typically lower. Verify the current academic-year tuition with the institution before applying.
- How many students attend Swarthmore College?
- Swarthmore College reports total enrollment of approximately 1,650 students (undergraduate plus graduate). Total enrollment is a useful sizing signal, see the institutional profile for additional breakdowns when available.
- How should I verify final details about Swarthmore College?
- CampusPin compiles institutional data from public datasets like IPEDS and the College Scorecard, plus institutional websites and editorial review. Before applying, paying a deposit, or making a final decision, confirm admissions requirements, current tuition, financial aid, deadlines, and program details directly with Swarthmore College.
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Data sources & methodology
Reporting period: 2024Last verified: May 19, 2025
Facts on this profile of Swarthmore College are compiled from federal datasets and the institution's own published information.
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IPEDS / NCES College Navigator
Federal enrollment, admissions, tuition, retention, and program data. Released annually with a 1–2 year lag.
U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
Net price by income band, post-graduation earnings, and federal aid context.
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CampusPin. (2024). Swarthmore College, college profile. Retrieved from https://campuspin.com/schools/swarthmore-college