Swarthmore Tuition Guarantee Media Kit

Swarthmore College is expanding its financial aid program with the Swarthmore Tuition Guarantee, providing financial aid that meets or exceeds the cost of tuition for students from families with household incomes of $200,000 or less and typical assets. The changes will go into effect in the 2027-28 academic year.

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President Valerie Smith, The Roy J. and Linda G. Shanker Presidential Chair

“The Swarthmore Tuition Guarantee is a powerful demonstration of our belief that a student’s intellectual curiosity, creativity, and talent should decide what’s possible, not whether they can pay for tuition. The program builds on our already robust commitment to access and affordability, and we hope it communicates to families that their financial circumstances are not a barrier to a transformational liberal arts education at Swarthmore.”

Jim Bock '90, Vice President and Dean of Admissions

“One of our core beliefs is that we all benefit from living and learning in a community filled with diverse perspectives and experiences. It’s central to the College’s mission. We’ve worked hard to expand access to a Swarthmore education over the past 12 years — including by significantly increasing the number of Pell Grant-eligible, first-generation, and low-income students on campus — and we’re excited to build on this long-standing commitment to affordability with the Swarthmore Tuition Guarantee.”

Varo Duffins, Director of Financial Aid

“We recognize the complexities families face when navigating the costs of college, and one of our goals for the Swarthmore Tuition Guarantee is simplifying our message on affordability. We also want to demonstrate to families that — even if you’re earning $200,000, $250,000, $300,000 per year and, in some cases, more — you may qualify for financial aid at Swarthmore.”