Swarthmore College Tuition

2020 Tuition, Fees, and Living Costs Analysis

For academic year 2019-2020, undergraduate tuition & fees at Swat is $54,656.

The undergraduate 2020-2021 estimated tuition & fees at Swarthmore College is $56,805.

The 2020 undergraduate tuition has been risen by 3.93% from the previous year. On-campus living costs increased by 3.82% from the previous year. The undergraduate tuition and fees at Swarthmore College are higher than the average amount of similar schools' tuition ($41,658 - Private (not-for-profit) Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences).

2019-2020 Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
Year	Tuition & Fees	On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2018-2019	$52,588	$17,219
2019-2020	$54,656	$17,876
Change % 2019-2020	3.93%	3.82%
2020-2021	$56,805	$18,558

***The estimated 2020-2021 costs are based on the costs change rate of last year.

Below table describes the cost per credit hour for part-time students and full-time students who take additional courses more than regular credit hours at Swat.

Per Credit Hour Charge (2019-2020)
	Year	Cost Per Credit Hour
Undergraduate	2018-2019	$1,631
	2019-2020	$1,696
	2020-2021	$1,764

Next table summarizes the average earning by years after graduation for Swarthmore College graduates. After 6 years of graduation, the mean earning is $44,500 and, after 10 years of graduation, the mean earning is $70,000 for Swarthmore College graduates.

Mean Earning After Graduation By Time
	Total	Male	Female
6 Years After Graduation	$44,500	$49,300	$40,400
7 Years After Graduation	$50,700	-	-
8 Years After Graduation	$56,800	-	-
9 Years After Graduation	$68,600	-	-
10 Years After Graduation	$70,000	$83,500	$58,300

Swat 4 Years Tuition

Based on 4-years changes on tuition & fees, we estimate 4 year tuition at Swat for future and perspective students . For the students who admit in Fall 2020, the estimated 4 year tuition is $232,861.

The estimation excludes the book, supplies, and living costs and before receiving any financial aid. See the other tabs for estimating 4 year total costs of attendance and after financial aid. Next table shows the 4 year tuition & fees estimation for next 5 admission years at Swarthmore College.

4 Years Tuition & Fees at Swarthmore College
	Admission Year	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2024	Fall 2020	$56,044	$57,467	$58,927	$60,423	$232,861
Class of 2025	Fall 2021	$57,467	$58,927	$60,423	$61,958	$238,775
Class of 2026	Fall 2022	$58,927	$60,423	$61,958	$63,531	$244,838
Class of 2027	Fall 2023	$60,423	$61,958	$63,531	$65,144	$251,056
Class of 2028	Fall 2024	$61,958	$63,531	$65,144	$66,799	$257,432

Below table shows the 4 year estimation of total costs of attendance (COA) at Swarthmore College. It includes the tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, room & board charges, and other living expenses.

For the students who admit in Fall 2020, the estimated 4 year COA is $314,654.

Next table shows the 4 year COA estimation for next 5 admission years at Swarthmore College.

4 years COA at Swarthmore College
	Admission Year	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2024	Fall 2020	$75,778	$77,670	$79,609	$81,597	$314,654
Class of 2025	Fall 2021	$77,670	$79,609	$81,597	$83,635	$322,511
Class of 2026	Fall 2022	$79,609	$81,597	$83,635	$85,724	$330,565
Class of 2027	Fall 2023	$81,597	$83,635	$85,724	$87,865	$338,820
Class of 2028	Fall 2024	$83,635	$85,724	$87,865	$90,059	$347,283

Last year, 59 students ( 3.78% of enrolled undergraduate students) received the grant or scholarship aid. It includes any financial aid from federal government, state, local, institute, and other sources known by the institution. It excludes the federal/private student loans.

After receiving the financial aid, the net price for 4 year is $129,498.

Next table shows the 4 year COA estimation with financial aid for next 5 admission years at Swarthmore College.

4 years COA with Financial Aid at Swarthmore College
	Admission Year	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2024	Fall 2020	$29,489	$31,381	$33,320	$35,308	$129,498
Class of 2025	Fall 2021	$31,381	$33,320	$35,308	$37,346	$137,355
Class of 2026	Fall 2022	$33,320	$35,308	$37,346	$39,435	$145,409
Class of 2027	Fall 2023	$35,308	$37,346	$39,435	$41,576	$153,664
Class of 2028	Fall 2024	$37,346	$39,435	$41,576	$43,770	$162,127

2020 Tuition, Fees, and Living Cost Tables and Charts

Next tables and charts illustrate the 2020 tuition, fees, books & supplies, and living costs in detail. We provide the previous 5 years costs so that you can check the increased amounts of each cost item and estimate future year costs. In addition, you can check the financial aid amount including grant, scholarship, and federal student loans for last five years. Use left menu to explore the tuition and college costs information at Swarthmore College.