Campus Vibe
Close-knit campus — excellent value
Antioch College is a private rural institution in Yellow Springs, Ohio. The school is accessible to a wide range of students.
A small campus of 127 undergraduates with a 6:1 student-faculty ratio. The rural location provides a peaceful, focused academic environment.
26% of students graduate within four years. Net price after aid averages $6,602.
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News & Alerts
Antioch College Launches New Data Science Minor
Starting Fall 2026, students can pursue an interdisciplinary data science minor combining CS, statistics, and domain courses.
Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27
The board of trustees approved a 3.2% tuition increase for the upcoming academic year, in line with peer institutions.
Admissions
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
28.3%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.2%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$6,518
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
0
Peer Average
3
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Programs (11)
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
61%
- •61% first-year retention rate
- •Active student organizations
- •Engaged campus community
Mental Health Services
Counselor Ratio
1:350
24/7 Crisis Line
Yes
Free Sessions
12 per year
Avg Wait
5 days
Walk-in hours available weekdays
Disability Services
ADA-compliant campus with ongoing accessibility improvements
Dining
Rating
★★★★☆
Score
4/5
Meal Plan
$6,200/yr
Multiple dining halls with farm-to-table options
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Rankings
More About This School
History & Fun Facts
- •The money raised before the school opened failed to cover the cost of the three original buildings, much less create an endowment.
- •1850–1899 Horace Mann, Antioch's first president Horace Mann, Antioch's first president, ran the college from its start in 1853 until his death in 1859.
- •The first curriculum focused on Latin, Greek, mathematics, history, philosophy, and science, and offered electives in art, botany, pedagogy, and modern languages.
- •Although the founders planned for approximately 1,000 students, enrollment exceeded 500 only once in the 19th century, in 1857.
Source: Wikipedia
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Housing and food costs are higher than national average