Hey y'all, I've been looking into Liberal Arts Colleges and Swarthmore caught my eye. But, I've heard it's pretty expensive. What's the exact tuition sitting at these days?
For the academic year of 2024-2025, Swarthmore College's tuition is estimated at around $65,000. However, this is just the cost of tuition. Once you factor in other expenses like room and board, books, and personal expenses, the cost of attendance could total about $80,000-$85,000.
However, it is important to remember that many students do not end up paying the sticker price. Swarthmore is one of the top schools offering substantial need-based financial aid, and over 50% of students receive some form of financial aid. The average financial aid package at Swarthmore is around $50,000. If your family makes less than a certain amount, you may be eligible for a lot of aid, significantly reducing the cost of attendance. Be sure to fill out the FAFSA and use the net price calculator on Swarthmore's website to get a more accurate estimate of what you'll actually pay.
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