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Paying for Swarthmore

The sticker price is rarely what families pay. Here is what Swarthmore actually costs after aid, broken down by income, with the real numbers and a calculator for your situation.

Free tuition at Swarthmore for families earning under $200,000 a year. Meets 100% of demonstrated need, no loans in aid packages; free tuition for families under $200k starting Fall 2027

Estimate your cost

An estimate from published averages, not an offer. Always run Swarthmore's official net price calculator and file the FAFSA/CSS Profile for your real number.

Average net price by family income

Under $30k$5,860/yr after aid
$30 to 48k$8,701/yr after aid
$48 to 75k$13,744/yr after aid
$75 to 110k$25,800/yr after aid
$110k+$39,646/yr after aid

The full cost

Sticker (cost of attendance)$88,696
Tuition & fees$65,494
Room & board$22,566
Average net price$22,469
Students on aid55%
Financial needMeets 100% of demonstrated need
International studentsOffers need-based aid to international students

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