Cheapest Archeology Colleges in Pennsylvania

Swarthmore College delivers an unexpected advantage for archaeology students with a net cost of just $18,686 despite charging $62,412 in sticker price. This represents the most affordable option among Pennsylvania's six archaeology programs, where costs span from under $19,000 to over $40,000 annually. The state's rich historical heritage, from Colonial Williamsburg connections to Native American sites, provides archaeology students with fieldwork opportunities that complement Pennsylvania's growing cultural resource management sector serving the region's development projects.

Programs

$18,686 – $40,690

Net Price Range

78.5%

Avg. Graduation Rate

6 Archeology Programs

Program rankings
#	School	Net Price	In-State Tuition	Graduation Rate	Acceptance Rate
1	Swarthmore College Swarthmore, Pennsylvania	$18,686	$62,412	94.1%	6.9%
2	Lycoming College Williamsport, Pennsylvania	$19,258	$47,675	59.6%	75.2%
3	Haverford College Haverford, Pennsylvania	$25,210	$68,300	89.4%	14.2%
4	Mercyhurst University Erie, Pennsylvania	$27,263	$44,510	58.7%	80.6%
5	Dickinson College Carlisle, Pennsylvania	$32,191	$63,475	83.4%	34.9%
6	Bryn Mawr College Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania	$40,690	$62,560	85.6%	30.8%

Frequently Asked Questions

What explains the dramatic cost difference between Swarthmore's sticker price and net cost?

Swarthmore charges $62,412 but offers substantial need-based aid that reduces the average net cost to $18,686. This $43,726 difference reflects the college's generous financial aid policies for qualified students.

How do graduation rates vary among Pennsylvania's most affordable archaeology programs?

Swarthmore leads with a 94.10% graduation rate, while the next most affordable option, Lycoming College at $19,258 net cost, graduates 59.60% of students. The 34.5 percentage point gap shows significant outcome differences even among lower-cost programs.

Does acceptance rate correlate with affordability in Pennsylvania archaeology programs?

The data shows no clear pattern between selectivity and net cost. Swarthmore accepts just 6.93% of applicants yet offers the lowest net price, while Lycoming accepts 75.22% and ranks second in affordability at $19,258.

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Net price reflects the average cost after grants and scholarships for first-time, full-time students. See our methodology for details.