At a glance
Average net price
$23,149
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
92.3%
Admission rate
7%
Undergrad size
1,613
In-state tuition
$65,494
Out-of-state tuition
$65,494
Cost of attendance
$84,103
Median earnings (10y)
$80,257
Admissions
- SAT average
- 1,534
- ACT midpoint
- 34
- Retention
- 94.0%
- Locale
- Suburb
Programs breakdown
16 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by stem (44%), social sciences (34%), humanities & arts (22%).
- STEM44%
- Humanities & arts22%
- Social sciences34%
- Social sciences24.2%~390 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Computer science13.2%~212 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Biological sciences11.0%~178 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~117 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Engineering6.8%~110 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Mathematics6.8%~110 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Psychology5.6%~91 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~68 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~68 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- English3.5%~57 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~53 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Education3.0%~49 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~34 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~34 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~23 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- History1.2%~19 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
35 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economics. | Bachelor's | 156 | $56,029 | $19,500 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Bachelor's | 127 | $97,897 | — |
| Mathematics. | Bachelor's | 102 | $59,964 | — |
| Political Science and Government. | Bachelor's | 73 | $43,119 | — |
| Engineering, General. | Bachelor's | 61 | $68,963 | — |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 50 | $34,425 | — |
| Research and Experimental Psychology. | Bachelor's | 50 | — | — |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Bachelor's | 36 | — | — |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences. | Bachelor's | 33 | — | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts. | Bachelor's | 32 | — | — |
| Education, Other. | Bachelor's | 31 | — | — |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | Bachelor's | 29 | — | — |
| History. | Bachelor's | 29 | — | — |
| Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution. | Bachelor's | 26 | — | — |
| Sociology and Anthropology. | Bachelor's | 26 | — | — |
| Education, General. | Bachelor's | 24 | — | — |
| Philosophy. | Bachelor's | 21 | — | — |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology. | Bachelor's | 20 | — | — |
| Chemistry. | Bachelor's | 18 | — | — |
| Astronomy and Astrophysics. | Bachelor's | 17 | — | — |
| Physics. | Bachelor's | 17 | — | — |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | Bachelor's | 16 | — | — |
| Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services. | Bachelor's | 14 | — | — |
| Cognitive Science. | Bachelor's | 12 | — | — |
| Music. | Bachelor's | 12 | — | — |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies. | Bachelor's | 11 | — | — |
| Anthropology. | Bachelor's | 11 | — | — |
| Area Studies. | Bachelor's | 9 | — | — |
| East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | Bachelor's | 8 | — | — |
| Classical and Ancient Studies. | Bachelor's | 8 | — | — |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. | Bachelor's | 8 | — | — |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts. | Bachelor's | 8 | — | — |
| Religion/Religious Studies. | Bachelor's | 7 | — | — |
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | Bachelor's | 6 | — | — |
| Social Sciences, Other. | Bachelor's | 5 | — | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About Swarthmore College
Swarthmore College is a mid-sized institution located in Swarthmore, Pennsylvania, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 1,613 undergraduate students in a suburb setting. The most popular fields of study include Social sciences, Computer science, Biological sciences.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at Swarthmore College — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $23,149 per year, which is above the national average compared to other U.S. institutions. Published tuition is $65,494 per year before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $84,103 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 92.3%, a strong completion outcome. 94.0% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $80,257 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
Swarthmore College confers degrees and certificates across 16 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Social sciences, Computer science, Biological sciences. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by stem (44% of credentials), social sciences (34% of credentials), humanities & arts (22% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
Swarthmore College accepts 7% of applicants, making it highly selective. Admitted students have an average SAT score around 1,534. The ACT midpoint for admitted students is roughly 34.
Location & campus
Set in Swarthmore, Pennsylvania (suburb), Swarthmore College draws students from across Pennsylvania and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about Swarthmore College
Q.How much does Swarthmore College cost?
The average net price at Swarthmore College is $23,149 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $84,103.
Q.What is the graduation rate at Swarthmore College?
Swarthmore College has a 6-year graduation rate of 92.3% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into Swarthmore College?
Swarthmore College admits 7% of applicants, which is considered highly selective.
Q.How much do Swarthmore College graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median Swarthmore College graduate earns $80,257 per year.
Q.What is tuition at Swarthmore College?
Published tuition is $65,494 in-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is Swarthmore College located?
Swarthmore College is located in Swarthmore, Pennsylvania (ZIP 19081).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Swarthmore College at their official website.