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Swarthmore College
Swarthmore, PAPrivate NonprofitSuburb Setting
Extremely Selective • 7% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
Swarthmore College is a private nonprofit institution located in the suburb setting of Swarthmore, PA. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 1.6K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 7%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Private Nonprofit
Student Population
1.6K (Small)
Admissions Selectivity
7% (Extremely Selective)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
Suburb
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT Reading740 - 770
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math750 - 790
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite33 - 35
1typical 50% range36
7%
Acceptance Rate
Extremely Selective
Top Majors & Programs
Social Sciences25% of degrees
Biological Sciences11% of degrees
Engineering7% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $150,942
Earnings 5yr: $153,172
Debt: N/A
Economics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $128,051
Earnings 5yr: $136,021
Debt: $19,500
Engineering, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $78,519
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Political Science and Government.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $58,372
Earnings 5yr: $78,204
Debt: N/A
Biology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $57,754
Earnings 5yr: $69,485
Debt: N/A
Mathematics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $143,223
Debt: N/A
Education, Other.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $63,282
Debt: N/A
Anthropology.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Applied Mathematics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Archeology.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Area Studies.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Astronomy and Astrophysics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Bilingual, Multilingual, and Multicultural Education.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Biological and Physical Sciences.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biology.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Chemistry.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Classical and Ancient Studies.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$23,149
In-State Tuition$65,494
Out-of-State Tuition$65,494
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
19%
Pell Grants
11%
Take Loans
86%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$56,211
+43% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$80,257
Completion Signals
92%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
94%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$13,000
Est. Monthly Payment
$140/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
48%
Men52%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 48% men and 52% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
27%
Part-Time Share
0%
Avg Family Income
$89,477
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