by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how Swarthmore ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in anthropology.
Go directly to any of the following sections:
The anthropology major at Swarthmore is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Anthropology. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Swarthmore College handed out 5 bachelor's degrees in anthropology. This is an increase of 400% over the previous year when 1 degrees were handed out.
Part-time undergraduates at Swarthmore paid an average of $1,938 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-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 |
Learn more about Swarthmore tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 60% of anthropology bachelor's degrees went to men and 40% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Swarthmore College with a bachelor's in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Swarthmore does not offer an online option for its anthropology bachelor’s degree program 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 anthropology majors at Swarthmore College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 80 |
| Political Science & Government | 36 |
| Sociology & Anthropology | 10 |
| Other Social Sciences | 3 |
| Archeology | 1 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.