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Earlham College

Earlham College

Richmond, IN · Town · 670 students
4
Year
Private Non-profit
Town
Small (<3k)
Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
About

Rooted in Quaker values of peace, equality, and global engagement, Earlham College is a collaborative liberal arts institution best known for its deeply egalitarian campus culture, where students and professors address each other by their first names. Academically, the college excels in the natural sciences, international studies, and peace and global studies, all of which are enhanced by the distinctive "Epic Journey" program that guarantees up to $5,000 in funding for every student to pursue a personalized internship or undergraduate research project. This close-knit, socially conscious student body thrives in a highly inclusive, sustainability-focused environment that prioritizes real-world problem-solving and extensive study-abroad opportunities.


Wikipedia:Earlham College is a private liberal arts college in Richmond, Indiana, United States. The college was established in 1847 by the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers) and has a strong focus on Quaker values such as integrity, a commitment to peace and social justice, mutual respect, and community decision-making. Earlham School of Religion is its affiliated graduate seminary.

Location
Richmond, IN, 47374-4095 · Town campus
Nearest airport from college
CVG · Cincinnati
55 mi away
Cost
Cost of attendance
$67,684
Avg net price
$24,714
Room & board
$13,985
Tuition
$53,930
Books & supplies
$1,000/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$17,178
$30–48k
$15,658
$48–75k
$19,768
$75–110k
$26,136
$110k+
$31,058
Admissions
Admit rate
73%
Test policy
Test optional
SAT average
1219
Reading 570660
Math 540630
ACT midpoint
28
Composite 2433
English 2134
Math 2428
SAT range (25th–75th percentile)
40080012001600

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Essay Requirements

Earlham College accepts the Common Application. All Common App schools require the personal statement essay. Some schools also require supplemental essays — check the school's page on Common App for current prompts and word limits.

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Outcomes
Graduation rate
68%
4-yr on-time completion
65%
1st-yr retention
77%
Transfer-out rate
0%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
74%
Transferred
19%
Still enrolled
0%
Dropped out / unknown
7%
Median earnings (6yr)
$35,430
Median earnings (10yr)
$50,797
Median debt
$23,488
Monthly loan payment
$249
Debt range (25th–75th)
$9,371$30,410
Debt (90th percentile)
$33,000
Student Body
Men 47%Women 53%
7
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
Students   Faculty
Pell grant recipients
24%
First-generation
23%
Median family income
$62,075
Avg age at entry
19.0
Part-time students
1%
Race & ethnicity
White
59%
Hispanic
6%
Black
8%
Asian
2%
Two or more
5%
Non-resident
18%
Unknown
1%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$35,430
10 years after entry
$50,797
Research and Experimental Psychology27
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology19
Business Administration, Management and Operations19
Biology, General10
Neurobiology and Neurosciences9
Economics9
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General7
Data Science7
Fine and Studio Arts7
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies6
Computer Science6
History6
Area Studies5
Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution5
English Language and Literature/Letters, Other4
Chemistry4
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Institutional
Endowment
$416M
Classification
Baccalaureate (Arts & Sciences)
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, selective admissions
Full-time faculty
96%
Avg faculty salary
$8,169/mo
Instructional spend/student
$38,316
Federal loan rate
43%

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