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Swarthmore College
Swarthmore, PA · Private Nonprofit · Elite
Swarthmore College is a private nonprofit institution in Swarthmore, PA. With a 7% admission rate and 1,560 combined SAT (75th percentile). Enrolls 1,627 students, offers 6 programs with earnings data, and has a 94% completion rate. Earnings are weighted by the number of graduates reporting in each program to reflect the typical student outcome. Payback period estimates how many years of earnings it takes to recoup total degree cost using net price after financial aid.
Admission Rate
7%
SAT Combined (75th)
1,560
Enrollment
1,627
Completion Rate
94%
Cost of Attendance
$80,014
In-State Tuition
$62,412
Out-of-State Tuition
$62,412
Programs
6
1-Year vs 5-Year Earnings — 6 Programs
STEMEngineeringHealthBusinessLiberal ArtsOtherCost ($80K)
Showing 6 of 6 programs
| Compare | # | Program ⇕ | Credential ⇕ | 1yr Earnings ↓ | 5yr Earnings ⇕ | Cost ⇕ | ROI ⇕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Computer and Information Sciences, GeneralBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $103,686 | $153,172 | $80,014 | 1.3x | |
| 2 | EconomicsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $76,944 | $136,021 | $80,014 | 1.0x | |
| 3 | MathematicsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $72,656 | $143,223 | $80,014 | 0.9x | |
| 4 | Biology, GeneralBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $41,122 | $69,485 | $80,014 | 0.5x | |
| 5 | Political Science and GovernmentBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $40,449 | $78,204 | $80,014 | 0.5x | |
| 6 | Education, OtherBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | — | $63,282 | $80,014 | — |