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Private Non-Profit4-Yearsmall campus
Swarthmore College
Swarthmore, PA
4.5Exceptional
7%
Highly Selective
94%
Graduation
About Swarthmore College
Swarthmore College is a private, non-profit four-year institution located in Swarthmore, Pennsylvania. With an enrollment of approximately 1,627 undergraduate students, it is a small institution. Swarthmore College is one of the most selective institutions in the country, admitting only 7% of applicants. It boasts an exceptional 94% graduation rate, among the highest in the nation. Graduates earn a median salary of $80,257 within 10 years of enrollment. After financial aid, the average student pays a net price of $18,686 per year.
Key Statistics
Acceptance Rate
7%
Class of 2026 data
Graduation Rate
94%
Enrollment
1,627
Total students
Median Earnings
$80,257
10 yrs after entry
In-State Tuition
$62,412
Per year
Out-of-State Tuition
$62,412
Per year
Average Net Price
$18,686
After aid (avg)
SAT Range (M+R)
1480–1560
25th–75th percentile
Campus Location
Admissions
Admission Requirements
ACT Score Range
33 – 34
Test Score Ranges
SAT Score (Math + Reading)
25th
1480
Median
1515
75th
1560
4001600
SAT Math
25th
740
Median
755
75th
790
200800
ACT Composite
25th
33
Median
34
75th
34
136
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Cost & Financial Aid
Cost Comparison
Out-of-State Tuition$62,412/yr
Avg Net Price (after aid)$18,686/yr
What most students actually pay
Return on Investment
Good4-Year Cost
$74,744
10-Year Earnings
$802,570
ROI Multiple
10.7×
Based on avg net price × 4 years vs. median earnings × 10 years after enrollment
Scholarships at Swarthmore College
Student Outcomes
94%
Graduation Rate
Above national average
$80k
Median Earnings
10 years after enrollment
1,627
Total Enrollment
Undergraduate students
