Swarthmore College

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$65,058

4.95% growth from 2023

2024 Average Net Price

$22,469

After Financial Aid

2024 Acceptance Rate

7.46%

13,065 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

1,623

99.8% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

92.3%

382 Graduates

About

Swarthmore College is a higher education institution located in Delaware County, PA. In 2024, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Swarthmore College were General Computer & Information Sciences (87 degrees awarded), General Economics (78 degrees), and General Mathematics (56 degrees).

In 2024, 600 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Swarthmore College. 53.2% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 46.8% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (177 degrees), 1.27 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (139 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Swarthmore College is $65,058, which is $35,070 more than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($29,988).

Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus Baccalaureate Colleges

Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Swarthmore College is $65,058, which is $35,070 more than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($29,988).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $22,469.

In 2024, 58% of undergraduate students attending Swarthmore College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 11% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$65,058

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Swarthmore College was $65,058. The cost of tuition at Swarthmore College is $35,070 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($29,988).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Swarthmore College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$22,469

2024 Value

25.3%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 Swarthmore College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $22,469. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Swarthmore College grew by 25.3%.

This chart compares the average net price of Swarthmore College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$18,964

Room and Board

$760

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Swarthmore College was of $18,964 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 5.2% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $760. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Swarthmore College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

58%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

11%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

58% of undergraduate students at Swarthmore College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 1.75% with respect to 2023, when 57% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Swarthmore College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Admissions

Swarthmore College received 13,065 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 8.55% annual growth. Out of those 13,065 applicants, 975 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 7.46% acceptance rate.

There were 1,623 students enrolled at Swarthmore College in 2024. 39% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Swarthmore College has an overall enrollment yield of 43.8%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

7.46%

Acceptance Rate in 2024

975

Accepted Out of 13,065

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Swarthmore College was 7.46% (975 admissions from 13,065 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 6.94%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants declined by 8.55%, while admissions declined by 1.71%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Swarthmore College (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

39%

Submission Percentage (2024)

168

Scores Submitted (2024)

39% of enrolled first-time students at Swarthmore College in 2024 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Swarthmore College had a total enrollment of 1,623 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Swarthmore College is 1,620 students and the part-time enrollment is 3. This means that 99.8% of students enrolled at Swarthmore College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Swarthmore College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 30.2% White, 16.5% Asian, 15.5% Hispanic or Latino, 11.4% Two or More Races, 9.43% Black or African American, 0.493% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.123% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Swarthmore College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (16%), followed by White Male (13.9%) and Asian Female (8.59%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

99.8%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Swarthmore College in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,623 students. The full-time enrollment at Swarthmore College is 1,620 and the part-time enrollment is 3. This means that 99.8% of students enrolled at Swarthmore College are enrolled full-time compared with 78.4% at similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Swarthmore College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

94%

2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Swarthmore College was 94%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate Colleges (75%), Swarthmore College had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Swarthmore College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
490 enrolled students
Asian
268 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
251 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Swarthmore College is 30.2% White, 16.5% Asian, 15.5% Hispanic or Latino, 11.4% Two or More Races, 9.43% Black or African American, 0.493% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.123% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Baccalaureate Colleges is 51.9% White, 13.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.8% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 47 students (2.9%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 38 more women than men received degrees from Swarthmore College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Swarthmore College is white (177 degrees awarded). There were 1.27 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (139 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Swarthmore College is General Computer & Information Sciences (87 degrees awarded), followed by General Economics (78 degrees) and General Mathematics (56 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Swarthmore College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Philosophy and Religious Studies (28 degrees awarded), Math & Statistics (56 degrees), and Language & Linguistics (30 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Swarthmore College are Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (378,390 people), Other managers (294,901 people), Postsecondary teachers (179,903 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (172,316 people), and Chief executives & legislators (137,020 people).

The most specialized majors at Swarthmore College in 2024 are Philosophy and Religious Studies (28 degrees awarded), Math & Statistics (56 degrees), Language & Linguistics (30 degrees), Social Sciences (134 degrees), and Cultural & Gender Studies (9 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Magnetic resonance imaging technologists

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Swarthmore College are Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, Surgeons, Logisticians, Economists, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

The most specialized majors at Swarthmore College are Philosophy and Religious Studies (28 degrees awarded), Math & Statistics (56 degrees), Language & Linguistics (30 degrees), Social Sciences (134 degrees), and Cultural & Gender Studies (9 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Swarthmore College are Elementary & secondary schools (466,448 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (372,313 people), Legal services (302,023 people), Computer Systems Design (277,629 people), and Justice, public order, & safety activities (186,685 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Swarthmore College.

Most Common (2024)

General Computer & Information Sciences
87 degrees awarded
General Economics
78 degrees awarded
General Mathematics
56 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Swarthmore College was General Computer & Information Sciences with 87 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Swarthmore College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

281

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

319

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 281 degrees were awarded to men at Swarthmore College, which is 0.881 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (319).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Swarthmore College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 55 degrees were awarded to men at Swarthmore College in General Computer & Information Sciences, which is 1.72 times more than the 32 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 32 degrees were awarded to men at Swarthmore College in General Computer & Information Sciences, which is 0.582 times less than the 55 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

90%

100% Completion Time

94%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 90% of students graduating from Swarthmore College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 94% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 94% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Baccalaureate Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2024 at Swarthmore College is Female and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all Baccalaureate Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (75.5%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 3.42% of graduates (13 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
177 degrees awarded
Asian
139 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
84 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Swarthmore College is white (177 degrees awarded). There were 1.27 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (139 degrees).

3.5% of degree recipients (21 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Female
98 degrees awarded
White Male
79 degrees awarded
Asian Female
71 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Swarthmore College is white female (98 degrees awarded). There were 1.24 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (79 degrees).

Operations

Swarthmore College has an endowment valued at nearly $2.73B, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 108M (3.95%) compared to the 8.99% average return (4.98M on 55.4M) across all Baccalaureate Colleges.

In 2024, Swarthmore College had a total salary expenditure of 241M. Swarthmore College employs 96 Assistant professors, 76 Associate professors and 74 Professors. Most academics at Swarthmore College are Male Assistant professor (54), Male Professor (42), and Female Assistant professor (42).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Swarthmore College are: Service, with 184 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 112 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 86 employees.

Endowment

$2.73B

2024 Endowment

0.299%

growth from 2023

Swarthmore College has an endowment valued at about $2.73B, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Swarthmore College grew 0.299% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $2.67B higher than than the median endowment of Baccalaureate Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Swarthmore College (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$94.7M

2024 Salaries

growth from 2023

In 2024, Swarthmore College paid a median of $94.7M in salaries, which represents 39.3% of their overall expenditure ($241M) and a 0% growth from the previous year.

Instructional Salaries

$34.7M

Instructional Salaries

258

Number of Employees

In 2024, Swarthmore College paid a total of $34.7M to 258 employees working as instructors, which represents 36.7% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $556k (3.18%) for similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Swarthmore College were Service with 184 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 112 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 86 employees.

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