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Swarthmore College

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Swarthmore, Pennsylvania 19081

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Small & IntimateSuburbanHighly SelectivePrivateClose Faculty Access

Among the most selective in the Northeast — top graduate earnings

Swarthmore College is a private institution in Swarthmore with particular strength in computer science and biology. With an average SAT of 1527, the school attracts a competitive applicant pool.

A small campus of 1.6K undergraduates with a 8:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.

94% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $80,257 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $18,686.

Established
1864
Motto
Mind the Light
Mascot
Phineas the Phoenix
Type
Private liberal arts college
Conference
Centennial Conference
Division
Division III

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7%Acceptance
1527SAT Avg
1,627Students
8:1Student:Faculty
94%Grad Rate
$80,257Earnings 10yr
$18,686Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Swarthmore College Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate6.9%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1527

Reading & WritingMid: 740
720770
MathMid: 755
740790

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 34
3334

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

6.9%

Trend

SAT Avg

1527

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$62,412
Room & Board$18,964
Books & Supplies$760
Total Cost of Attendance$80,014
Average Net Price$18,686
Median Debt at Graduation$17,500
Monthly Payment (10yr)$186

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$8,580
$30–48K$5,592
$48–75K$8,292
$75–110K$20,977
$110K+$47,429

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$18,686

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

90.2%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$13,000

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

11

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Programs (66)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
1,627
Gender Split
51% / 49%
Women / Men
First Generation
27%
Pell Grant Recipients
20%

Race & Ethnicity

White 30%
Black 9%
Hispanic 15%
Asian 18%
Two+ 11%
Int'l 14%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate94.1%
Freshman Retention97.2%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$56,211
8 Years$72,890
10 Years$80,257

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$58,300
Men
$83,500

Rankings

U.S. News
#3
Forbes
#27
Wall Street Journal
#29
Washington Monthly
#4

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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