Tuition (in-state)$66,800
Student : faculty8:1
Acceptance7%
Enrollment1,700
Walk score58
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Education
| Programs | Economics, computer science, biology, political science, engineering |
|---|---|
| Graduation | 94% six-year graduation rate |
| Teaching style | Seminar-style classes taught by faculty; no graduate teaching assistants. |
Tuition and cost
| In-state tuition | $66,800 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $66,800 |
| Room and board | $19,000 |
Sticker price before aid. Most students here pay less; see Scholarships and our guide to reading a financial aid letter.
Faculty
| Student : faculty ratio | 8:1 |
|---|---|
| Tenure | Roughly 70–80% tenured or tenure-track |
| Who teaches first-years | Faculty teach all first-year courses. |
- Student-to-faculty ratio of 8:1
- Six-year graduation rate of 94%
Location and walk score
58/ 100
| Setting | College-town campus; most errands walkable or a short bus ride |
|---|---|
| Climate | Four seasons; warm summers and cool winters |
| Getting around | Campus and city bus routes; car optional |
Things to do nearby
- Scott Arboretum
- SEPTA into Philadelphia
- Crum Woods trails
Graduate degrees
- No graduate degrees
- undergraduate only
Jobs and outcomes
Median starting salary$68,000
Employed or in grad school within 6 months90%
Career servicesCareer Services; Lang Center funds summer social-impact work
Top employers of recent graduates
- Goldman Sachs
- Deloitte
- Teach For America
- Epic
Salary and placement figures are the institution's most recent first-destination survey, typically six months after graduation. Compare on the compare page.
Internships and co-ops
80%of students complete an internship or co-op
- Career Services summer funding
- Lang Center social impact internships
- Extern program with alumni
Alumni
| Living alumni | 20,000 |
|---|---|
| Where graduates go | Graduate and professional school, finance, education, nonprofits |
Notable graduates
- Jonathan Franzen
- Robert Zoellick
- Alice Paul
Teams
| Division | NCAA Division III |
|---|---|
| Conference | Centennial |
| Marquee sports | Football, basketball, soccer and Olympic sports at the varsity level |
| Club and intramural | Club and intramural programs in 30+ sports |
Scholarships
Need-based aid100% of need met, no loans · Deadline: Jan 4
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