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
Admissions
Acceptance Rate6.9%
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1527
Reading & WritingMid: 740
720770
MathMid: 755
740790
ACT Score Range
CompositeMid: 34
3334
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
Programs (66)
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
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Source: Wikipedia