Swarthmore College Cost Of Attendance Trends
The total costs of attendance including tuition, fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs has increased 32.27% from year 2011 ($55,895) where current year costs are $73,932 at Swarthmore College. The undergraduate tuition & fees has raised from $41,150 (2011) to $54,656 (2020).
Swat Cost of Attendance Changes
Next table and chart illustrate the changes of total cost of attendance (COA) for Swarthmore College over the past 9 years. The COA has increased 32.27% for that period where last year costs was $73,932. The total cost includes the tuition, fees, books & supplies, and living costs. The total costs varies by
student tuition rates (i.e. in-state or out-of-state) and living facility (i.e. staying on or off campus).
| Year | Living On Campus | Living Off Campus | Changes by Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011-12 | $55,895 | N/A | - |
| 2012-13 | $58,481 | N/A | 4.63% |
| 2013-14 | $60,671 | N/A | 3.74% |
| 2014-15 | $62,450 | N/A | 2.93% |
| 2015-16 | $64,363 | N/A | 3.06% |
| 2016-17 | $66,549 | N/A | 3.40% |
| 2017-18 | $68,846 | N/A | 3.45% |
| 2018-19 | $71,167 | N/A | 3.37% |
| 2019-20 | $73,932 | N/A | 3.89% |
Off-campus living costs are not available.
Tuition & Fees Changes
The tuition & fees has increased 32.93% for last 9 years where the 2021 tuition & fees are $54,256. The undergraduate tuition & fees has raised from $41,150 (2011) to $54,656 (2020). Next table and chart show the changes of tuition & fees at Swarthmore College over last 9 years.
| Year | Undergraduate | Changes By Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2011-12 | $41,150 | - |
| 2012-13 | $43,080 | 4.72% |
| 2013-14 | $44,718 | 3.80% |
| 2014-15 | $46,060 | 3.00% |
| 2015-16 | $47,442 | 3.00% |
| 2016-17 | $49,104 | 3.51% |
| 2017-18 | $50,822 | 3.50% |
| 2018-19 | $52,588 | 3.50% |
| 2019-20 | $54,656 | 3.96% |
Books & Supplies Costs Changes
The costs for purchasing books & supplies required/recommended for courses have increased 21.74% from year 2011 to 2020 where current year costs are $1,400.
| Year | Books & Supplies | Changes by Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2011-12 | $1,150 | - |
| 2012-13 | $1,180 | 2.61% |
| 2013-14 | $1,210 | 2.54% |
| 2014-15 | $1,230 | 1.65% |
| 2015-16 | $1,290 | 4.88% |
| 2016-17 | $1,315 | 1.94% |
| 2017-18 | $1,336 | 1.60% |
| 2018-19 | $1,360 | 1.80% |
| 2019-20 | $1,400 | 2.94% |
Living Costs Changes
The living costs including room, board, and other living expenses have increased 28.72% when a student lives on campus facilities from year 2011 to 2020. Next table shows the changes of living costs at Swarthmore College.
| Year | Living On Campus | Changes by Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2011-12 | $13,595 | - |
| 2012-13 | $14,221 | 4.60% |
| 2013-14 | $14,743 | 3.67% |
| 2014-15 | $15,160 | 2.83% |
| 2015-16 | $15,631 | 3.11% |
| 2016-17 | $16,130 | 3.19% |
| 2017-18 | $16,688 | 3.46% |
| 2018-19 | $17,219 | 3.18% |
| 2019-20 | $17,876 | 3.82% |
