Swarthmore College

Swarthmore, PA
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Acceptance Rate
7%
Enrollment
1,627
Graduation Rate
94%
Student-Faculty Ratio
7:1
Median Earnings (10yr)
$80,257
Retention Rate
97%

Admissions

SAT Range (25th–75th)14601560
8001600
ACT Range (25th–75th)3334
136

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Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$62,412
Out-of-State Tuition
$62,412
Avg Net Price
$18,686
Room & Board
$18,964
Total COA
$80,014
Median Debt
$17,500

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30,000
$8,580
$30,001–48,000
$5,592
$48,001–75,000
$8,292
$75,001–110,000
$20,977
$110,001+
$47,429
Pell Grant Rate: 20%
Federal Loan Rate: 10%

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Sticker Price$81,376
Estimated Net Price$18,686 (avg)

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Outcomes

Graduation Rate
94%
Median Earnings (10yr)
$80,257
Retention Rate
97%
Median Debt
$17,500

Top Programs

Social Sciences
26.2%
Computer Science
11.3%
Biology
10.5%
Engineering
8.1%
Mathematics & Statistics
7.3%
Education
6.1%
Physical Sciences
5.4%
Visual & Performing Arts
5.1%
Psychology
3.7%
Interdisciplinary Studies
3.4%

Top Majors

MajorGraduatesEarnings (4yr)
Economics84$105,566
Computer and Information Sciences, General65$157,852
Biology, General39
Political Science and Government39$80,009
Mathematics35
Research and Experimental Psychology33
Engineering, General24
Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution23
Natural Resources Conservation and Research18
Education, Other17$43,245
History16
Fine and Studio Arts15
Sociology and Anthropology14
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics11
English Language and Literature, General11

Demographics

Men 49%Women 51%
White
29.5%
Black
9.4%
Hispanic
15.1%
Asian
17.6%
Two or More
11.1%
International
14.2%

Application Info

Deadlines

ED2025-11-15
EDII2026-01-04
REA2026-01-04
App Fee (Domestic)$60
App Fee (International)$60

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Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Last updated January 2026.