Swarthmore College, PA
Private Nonprofit
4-Year • Small • Highly Residential
Baccalaureate College
Very Selective • Low Transfer-In
Main Campus
Swarthmore College Rankings
Affordability56
Selectivity93
Retention94
Graduation93
Earnings45
Diversity94
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at Swarthmore College
100%
Bachelor’s
-
Associate’s
-
Certificate
Bach
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender Studies1%
Biological and Biomedical Sciences13%
Computer and Information Sciences12%
Education4%
Engineering9%
English Language and Literature4%
Foreign Languages, Linguistics4%
History3%
Mathematics and Statistics5%
Multi-disciplinary Studies3%
Natural Resources and Conservation<1%
Philosophy and Religious Studies2%
Physical Sciences6%
Psychology3%
Social Sciences28%
Visual and Performing Arts4%
Admissions
Getting into Swarthmore College
9%
Admission Rate
745
Median SAT Math
720
Median SAT Reading
33
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)700–790
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)680–760
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)31–34
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending Swarthmore College
$53K
In-State Tuition
$53K
Out-of-State Tuition
$69K
Average Total Cost
$21K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | PA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $9K | $16K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $8K | $17K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $13K | $20K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $23K | $22K | $19K |
| >$110K | $41K | $24K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after Swarthmore College
17%
Receive Federal Loans
$15K
Median Federal Debt
86%
Repayment Rate
$205
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | PA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 28% | 47% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 21% | 14% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 12% | 14% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 8% | 13% | 9% |
| >$110K | 31% | 17% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | PA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $9K | $14K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $15K | $15K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $16K | $14K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $11K | $15K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $20K | $14K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $27K | $25K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $26K | $20K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $8K | $7K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $5K | $4K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | PA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 81% | 52% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 86% | 55% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 88% | 60% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 91% | 64% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at Swarthmore College
97%
Retention Rate
-
Transfer Rate
6%
Withdrawal Rate
94%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | PA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 87% | 46% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 94% | 62% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 95% | 62% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | PA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 100% | 59% | 53% |
| Black | 90% | 45% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 92% | 62% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 98% | 50% | 47% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 94% | 61% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 96% | 49% | 44% |
| Other race | 95% | 55% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after Swarthmore College
85%
Employment Rate
$38K
Median Salary
$21K
25 Pctl Salary
$57K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | PA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 85% | 88% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 85% | 87% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 89% | 87% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 85% | 86% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 87% | 86% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | PA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $5K | $9K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $21K | $21K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $38K | $33K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $57K | $48K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $77K | $61K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | PA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $38K | $33K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $47K | $38K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $57K | $41K | $35K |
Students
Students at Swarthmore College
1,544
Undergraduates
93%
Full-time Undergrads
19
Avg Entry Age
0
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | PA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 51% | 62% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 49% | 38% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | PA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 17% | 3% | 4% |
| Black | 8% | 16% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 39% | 65% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13% | 8% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | <1% | <1% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 13% | 2% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 7% | 3% | 3% |
| Other race | 4% | 3% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | PA | US |
|---|
Location Map
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