by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. In addition, we cover how Swarthmore ranks in comparison to other schools with engineering programs.
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Swarthmore was ranked #25 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for engineering majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #3 in Pennsylvania.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 12 |
| Best General Engineering Schools | 25 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Swarthmore College handed out 28 bachelor's degrees in general engineering. This is an increase of 22% over the previous year when 23 degrees were handed out.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Swarthmore paid an average of $1,938 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $61,992 | $61,992 |
| Fees | $420 | $420 |
| Books and Supplies | $760 | $760 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,964 | $18,964 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,967 | $1,967 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 28 engineering majors earned their bachelor's degree from Swarthmore. Of these graduates, 75% were men and 25% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Swarthmore College with a bachelor's in engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Online degrees for the Swarthmore engineering bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Swarthmore Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the engineering majors at Swarthmore College.
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