Swarthmore Cost Per Credit Hour Report

What Does It Cost to Attend Swarthmore College on a Part-Time Basis?

Check the current per-credit-hour tuition for part-time enrollment at Swarthmore College, alongside the full-time annual tuition and fees for comparison.

Use the links below to jump to a specific section:

• Swarthmore Cost Per Credit Hour
• Swarthmore Tuition Trend
• Options to Finance Your Education

What Does Swarthmore Cost Per Credit Hour?

Those taking courses part-time at Swarthmore College are charged $2,033 per credit.

Note that the per-credit-hour cost shown here is the published rate, not counting any aid or scholarships that could lower the cost.

For context, the standard annual tuition and fees for full-time undergraduates at Swarthmore College are broken out below.

Of that annual total, required fees added up to $436; the remainder is straight tuition.

This annual figure is for academic instruction only and excludes room and board.

How Has Tuition Changed at Swarthmore Over the Last Few Years

Tuition at Swarthmore College has changed over recent reported years.

Over the most recent year, tuition climbed 4.9%. If that pace held for another year, tuition + fees would land around $68,733 for the upcoming year.

Plan for Annual Cost Increases

At most colleges, tuition rises a little each year, so budget for the cost climbing as you progress.

Factor Cost Increases Into Your Budget

When planning, assume the rate will rise each year so rising costs don’t blow up your plan.

How to Fund Your Swarthmore Studies

The per-credit-hour price is only the beginning of the cost story — financial aid can change the actual price a part-time student pays substantially.

For more on financial aid at Swarthmore College, take a look at the Swarthmore College Financial Aid page.

If you’re weighing full-time enrollment, see the Swarthmore College Tuition & Fees page.

References

• IPEDS Data Center
• College Navigator
• National Center for Education Statistics