by our College Data Analytics TeamReview the current tuition and fees for Swarthmore College, plus how they compare to other colleges and a forward projection.
For the latest reported year, tuition and fees at Swarthmore College amounted to $65,494 each year for undergraduates. There is no in-state discount at this school.
Of that total, required fees added up to $436; the remainder is straight tuition.
| Most Recent Reported Year | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $65,058 |
| Fees | $436 |
| Total | $65,494 |
These tuition and fee numbers are for one year of attendance and does not include room and board.
Keep in mind that a number of students receive financial aid and scholarships that bring down the real cost they pay. The figures here are the published sticker price.
What does Swarthmore College cost for part-time students? Check the Cost Per Credit Hour page to find out.
To see where that lands, here is how Swarthmore College tuition and fees stack up against other institutions. Ratings are based on how far the price sits from each group’s average.
| Nationwide | In PA | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | Expensive | Expensive | Expensive |
Measured against schools nationwide, Swarthmore College sits above the national average.
Note that financial aid can substantially change the real price, so compare net cost too. Review the Swarthmore College Financial Aid page for details.
Take a look at how tuition at Swarthmore College has moved over the last few reported years.
| Year | Tuition |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $55,856 |
| Two Years Ago | $58,928 |
| One Year Ago | $61,992 |
| Most Recent Year | $65,058 |
Below, the chart plots how tuition at Swarthmore has moved over recent reported years.
From the prior year, tuition climbed 4.9%. Projecting that pace ahead one year puts tuition + fees around $68,733 the year ahead.
Most schools raise tuition gradually each year, so the figure you see today is unlikely to be the figure you pay across all four years.
Get answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for additional detail.
Over the reported years, tuition and fees grew at an average annual rate of 5.32%, so a year from now students could pay around $68,981.
Holding that rate, here is how tuition and fees could track over the next five years:
| Academic Year | Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|
| Next Year | $68,981 |
| In 2 Years | $72,653 |
| In 3 Years | $76,521 |
| In 4 Years | $80,595 |
| In 5 Years | $84,886 |
As you plan how to pay for college, fold in expected yearly increases — four years of out-of-state cost at this pace comes to around $298,750.
Tuition is just the starting figure — grant aid and scholarships often reduce the actual price families pay.
For a closer look at aid at Swarthmore College, go to the Swarthmore College Financial Aid page.
