Swarthmore, PA · Private nonprofit university · Suburb (large)
| Item | Amount | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees (in-state) | $59,328 | Published rate before aid |
| Tuition & fees (out-of-state) | $59,328 | Published rate before aid |
| Room & board (on campus) | $18,026 | Annual |
| Books & supplies | $760 | Estimated annual |
| Total sticker cost | $75,793 | Everything, before aid |
| Average actual cost paid | $21,595 | After grants and scholarships — this is the number that matters |
Students here pay on average $54,198 less than the sticker price — about 72% off, once grants and scholarships are counted.
Share of degrees awarded, US Dept. of Education.
| Athletic association | D-III |
| Men’s varsity sports (8) | Track & Field (122), Lacrosse (48), Baseball (39), Soccer (27), Swimming & Diving (22), Basketball (18), Tennis (16), Golf (9) |
| Women’s varsity sports (10) | Track & Field (96), Soccer (31), Lacrosse (28), Swimming & Diving (27), Field Hockey (21), Softball (20), Volleyball (17), Tennis (16), Basketball (15), Badminton (7) |
| Softball conference | Centennial |
| Head softball coach | Melissa Finley |
Squad sizes in brackets, from the federal Equity in Athletics survey (2024–25). Filter by sport and division on the interactive map.
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