Swarthmore College (Swat)
Private nonprofit four-year college in Swarthmore, PA that costs an average of $17,392 a year after financial aid, admits 7.5% of applicants and graduates 92% of full-time students.
Private nonprofitLarge suburb1,613 undergraduates
Cost of Swat
| Total cost of attendance (per year) | $88,696 |
|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, in-state | $69,226 |
| Housing and food (on campus) | $21,466 |
| Books and supplies | $785 |
| Average net price after aid | $17,392 |
Net price by family income
| Family income | Average net price / year |
|---|---|
| $0–30,000 | $6,966 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $7,978 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $18,171 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $14,741 |
| $110,001+ | $50,329 |
Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships. Get your own estimate with Swat's net price calculator ↗.
Admissions
| Acceptance rate | 7.5% |
|---|---|
| Average SAT | 1,534 |
| SAT reading (25th–75th percentile) | 740–770 |
| SAT math (25th–75th percentile) | 750–790 |
| ACT composite (25th–75th percentile) | 33–35 |
| Test scores | Considered but not required |
Graduation, earnings and debt
| Graduation rate | 92% |
|---|---|
| First-year retention | 94% |
| Median earnings 6 years after enrolling | $56,955 |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $86,311 |
| Rank in Pennsylvania (earnings) | 8th of 113 similar colleges |
| Median debt of graduates | $15,000 |
| Typical monthly loan payment | $170 (10-year plan) |
| Students with Pell grants | 24% |
| Students with federal loans | 11% |
Majors and programs at Swat
Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.
Bachelor's degree programs (70)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | 160 | $101,324 | $17,461 |
| Economics | 154 | $87,244 | $12,000 |
| Mathematics | 105 | $78,855 | — |
| Political Science and Government | 66 | $65,928 | — |
| Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution | 12 | $41,890 | — |
| Anthropology | 14 | — | — |
| Applied Mathematics | — | — | — |
| Archeology | — | — | — |
| Area Studies | 13 | — | — |
| Astronomy and Astrophysics | 8 | — | — |
| Bilingual, Multilingual, and Multicultural Education | — | — | — |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology | 22 | — | — |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other | 2 | — | — |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | — | — | — |
| Biology | 53 | — | — |
| Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biology | — | — | — |
| Chemistry | 19 | — | — |
| Classical and Ancient Studies | 12 | — | — |
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 3 | — | — |
| Cognitive Science | 11 | — | — |
| Communication and Media Studies | 1 | — | — |
| Criminology | 1 | — | — |
| Cultural Studies/Critical Theory and Analysis | — | — | — |
| Dance | 5 | — | — |
| Design and Applied Arts | — | — | — |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | 10 | — | — |
| East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 8 | — | — |
| Education | 19 | — | — |
| Education, Other | 25 | — | — |
| Engineering | 62 | — | — |
| English Language and Literature | 35 | — | — |
| English Language and Literature/Letters, Other | — | — | — |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies | 6 | — | — |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | 10 | — | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 40 | — | — |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | 1 | — | — |
| History | 14 | — | — |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | — | — | — |
| International/Globalization Studies | 4 | — | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | — | — | — |
| Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services | 17 | — | — |
| Literature | — | — | — |
| Mathematics and Computer Science | — | — | — |
| Medieval and Renaissance Studies | — | — | — |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies | 1 | — | — |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | — | — | — |
| Music | 11 | — | — |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | 28 | — | — |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | 33 | — | — |
| Philosophy | 25 | — | — |
| Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other | — | — | — |
| Philosophy, Politics, and Economics | — | — | — |
| Physical Sciences, Other | — | — | — |
| Physics | 19 | — | — |
| Psychology | — | — | — |
| Psychology, Other | 1 | — | — |
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other | — | — | — |
| Public Health | — | — | — |
| Public Policy Analysis | — | — | — |
| Religion/Religious Studies | 18 | — | — |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | 54 | — | — |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 17 | — | — |
| Slavic, Baltic and Albanian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 7 | — | — |
| Social Sciences | 1 | — | — |
| Social Sciences, Other | 6 | — | — |
| Sociology | — | — | — |
| Sociology and Anthropology | 29 | — | — |
| Sustainability Studies | — | — | — |
| Urban Studies/Affairs | — | — | — |
| Visual and Performing Arts, Other | — | — | — |
Similar colleges in Pennsylvania
| College | City | Net price / yr | Acceptance | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delaware Valley University | Doylestown | $28,226 | 93% | $57,451 |
| Lancaster Bible College | Lancaster | $24,806 | 56% | $49,033 |
| Saint Francis University | Loretto | $28,219 | 77% | $69,383 |
| Misericordia University | Dallas | $40,348 | 71% | $69,735 |
| Lebanon Valley College | Annville | $28,059 | 84% | $67,002 |
| Neumann University | Aston | $27,749 | 81% | $59,976 |
| Muhlenberg College | Allentown | $25,253 | 72% | $76,444 |
| Seton Hill University | Greensburg | $25,519 | 80% | $55,756 |
About Swat
| Type | Private nonprofit four-year college |
|---|---|
| Location | Swarthmore, PA |
| Setting | Large suburb |
| Undergraduates | 1,613 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 7 to 1 |
| Accreditor | New England Commission on Higher Education |
| Website | swarthmore.edu ↗ |
Frequently asked questions
What is Swat's acceptance rate?
Swarthmore College admits 7.5% of applicants, making it highly selective. Admitted students average 1,534 on the SAT.
How much does Swat cost per year?
The full cost of attendance is $88,696 a year (tuition and fees: $69,226). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $17,392 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $6,966.
How much do Swat graduates earn?
Former students earn a median of $86,311 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 8th of 113 similar colleges in Pennsylvania. The best-paid bachelor's program is computer and information sciences ($101,324 a year after graduation).
What is Swat's graduation rate?
92% of full-time students graduate within six years, and 94% of first-year students return for a second year.