Swarthmore College

Swarthmore, PA · Private · Suburban campus · 1,613 students

Swarthmore College is a private suburban college in Swarthmore, PA, with about 1,613 students. Below are the key public figures — admissions, cost, and outcomes — from federal data. To see how well Swarthmore College fits you specifically, take the CampusMatch survey for a personalized fit score across six categories.

The numbers

Admit rate

1490–1560

SAT (25–75)

33–35

ACT (25–75)

$84,103/yr

Cost of attendance

$80,257

Median earnings

92%

Graduation rate

94%

Retention

7:1

Student:faculty

88%

Employed in 1yr

Net cost by family income

Average yearly price after typical grant aid, by household income — federal (College Scorecard) data.

Under $30k$8,580/yr

$30–48k$8,634/yr

$48–75k$11,560/yr

$75–110k$20,167/yr

$110k+$47,429/yr

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Figures from U.S. federal data (College Scorecard, IPEDS). Not affiliated with or endorsed by Swarthmore College.