Swarthmore College
- Private
- Liberal arts college
Swarthmore College: international tuition 72,722 USD per year, one-year total cost 98,370 USD, acceptance rate 7.5%. Need-based aid is open to international students.
Swarthmore offers need-based aid to first-year international students, meeting 100% of need with no loans, but admission is need-aware and aid must be requested on the application. CSS Profile and ISAFA are required; merit eligibility for internationals is unclear.
Getting in. The school admits 7.5% of applicants. Admitted students scored around Reading and Writing 740–770, Math 750–790, ACT 33–35. The SAT and ACT are optional: a score counts if you send one, and you can still apply without it. The school has not published a minimum English score.
Cost for a year. One year comes to 98,370 USD, before any scholarship. 1 scholarship comes with an amount, but none says international students can apply, so nothing is taken off yet. According to the Common Data Set 2025-2026, 75 international students got financial aid, 87,434 USD each on average.
Deadline and visa. The application deadline for fall is 15/11. You apply through QuestBridge Application. How long the visa takes is up to the consulate; see the country note.
Admissions checked 14/10/2026Cost checked 11/10/2026
What is the tuition at Swarthmore College?
International tuition is 72,722 USD per year. The total cost for one year is 98,370 USD.
Does Swarthmore College offer scholarships for international students?
Need-based aid is open to international students. Swarthmore offers need-based aid to first-year international students, meeting 100% of need with no loans, but admission is need-aware and aid must be requested on the application. CSS Profile and ISAFA are required; merit eligibility for internationals is unclear.
What is the acceptance rate at Swarthmore College?
The acceptance rate is 7.5%.
- Pay in fullYesPay in fullOnce admitted you can enrol straight away — no scholarship decision to wait for.Your family covers all tuition and living costs for every year of the degree.You will need: your application and proof that your family can pay — the school needs it to issue your visa documents.
- Aid with the offerUnclearAid with the offerThe school decides aid while reviewing your application, so any need-based or merit award arrives with the offer.The school's official pages do not say whether international students get aid at admission — worth asking the admissions office directly.
- Apply separately for scholarshipsUnclearApply separately for scholarshipsOn top of the admission application, you send a separate scholarship application or get nominated.The pages we read mention no scholarship with its own application. Not seeing one does not mean there is none — ask the school.
For Vietnamese students
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Tuition and cost for a year
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What a year costs
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Scholarships and aid for international students
- Is merit considered automatically with the application?UnclearPhilip Evans considers all admitted students with no separate application, but the page does not say whether international students are included, so this stays unclear.
- Is admission need-blind for international applicants?NoThe page says admission is need-aware for international citizens, so this is not a universal negative about aid; the value 'No' for need-blind is consistent, but the verdict must be judged on the stated rule.
- Is the CSS Profile or a school aid form required?YesThe source page is not clear enough to conclude this for international students.
Need-aware: applying for aid can affect admission
Scholarships at this school
National and Regional McCabe ScholarshipsIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Application method unclearSchool page
The page does not say whether international students are eligible.
Philip Evans Scholars ProgramIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page
The page only says all admitted students are considered, without mentioning international students, so it is unclear.
Swarthmore Scholarship (need-based grant)Intl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.Need-basedNeed-basedAwarded on family financial circumstances, usually via the CSS Profile or the school's own form.Separate application requiredSchool page
The source page is not clear enough to conclude this for international students.
- Renewable in later years
Deadline: Within 7 days of admission decision
Forms international students file for aid
- CSS Profile
- Other form
U.S. student figures2025–26Financial aid for all first-year studentsMostly U.S. students, who also get U.S. government aid that international students cannot apply for. A picture of the school's overall aid, not what you would receive.
Admission requirements
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SAT / ACT of enrolled students
English
Application requirements
- High-school transcriptRequired
- Counselor recommendationRequired
- Teacher recommendationRequired
- EssaysRequired
- SATACTOptional
- InterviewOptional
- PortfolioOptional
- Supplementary applicationOptional
- Proof of fundsNot required
How to apply
Typical minimum English scores
Compared with 25 United States schools admitting under 15% that publish it in Duckling's data.
Compared with 14 United States schools admitting under 15% that publish it in Duckling's data.
DeadlinesFall 2026
This cycle's dates have passed; the school has not posted next cycle's dates yet.
What the school weighs in admission
- Rigor of secondary school recordVery important
- Class rankVery important
- GPAVery important
- Application essayVery important
- RecommendationsVery important
- Character / personal qualitiesVery important
- SATACTConsidered
- InterviewConsidered
- Extracurricular activitiesConsidered
- Talent / abilityConsidered
- First generationConsidered
- Alumni relationConsidered
- Geographical residenceConsidered
- State residencyConsidered
- Religious affiliationConsidered
- Volunteer workConsidered
- Work experienceConsidered
- Level of applicant's interestNot considered
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Early rounds & waitlist
Credit for exams
For Spanish, an AP score of 4 or 5 may earn up to one credit after completing the corresponding course.
Scores that count12345For Spanish, an IB score of 6 or 7 may earn up to one credit after completing the corresponding course.
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AP credit by subject
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Programs
Outcomes
Staying in United States after graduation
OPT: 12 months of work in your field after each degree level; degrees on the DHS STEM list can extend by 24 months (up to 36 months in total). Unemployment during OPT is capped at 90 days (150 days with the STEM extension). Note: on 8 October 2026 DHS published a PROPOSED rule charging USD 70,000 for initial OPT and USD 30,000 for later OPT; it is not in force, and comments close on 9 November 2026.
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