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Antioch College

Yellow Springs, Ohio 45387

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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.

Established
1850
Motto
Be ashamed to die until you have won some victory for humanity.
Mascot
Antioch Free Radicals (historical)
Type
Private liberal arts college

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82%Acceptance
SAT Avg
127Students
6:1Student:Faculty
26%Grad Rate
Earnings 10yr
$6,602Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Antioch College Launches New Data Science Minor

Starting Fall 2026, students can pursue an interdisciplinary data science minor combining CS, statistics, and domain courses.

tuition2026-02-28

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

Acceptance Rate81.7%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

81.7%

Trend

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$37,143
Room & Board$7,640
Books & Supplies$1,200
Total Cost of Attendance$50,383
Average Net Price$6,602

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$6,602
$30–48K$6,602
$48–75K$6,602
$75–110K$6,602
$110K+$6,602

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)

0

Burglary

0

Aggravated Assault

0

Robbery

0

Motor Vehicle Theft

0

Sex Offenses

0

Arson

0

Drug Arrests

0

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%

Negative
  • 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

Dedicated OfficeOffice of Disability Services
Extended test timeNote-taking assistanceHousing accommodationsAccessible transportation

ADA-compliant campus with ongoing accessibility improvements

Dining

Rating

★★★★☆

Score

4/5

Meal Plan

$6,200/yr

VegetarianVeganGluten-freeHalalKosher

Multiple dining halls with farm-to-table options

Student Body

Undergrads
127
Gender Split
63% / 37%
Women / Men
First Generation
28%
Pell Grant Recipients
75%

Race & Ethnicity

White 50%
Black 13%
Hispanic 17%
Asian 5%
Two+ 5%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate26.3%
Freshman Retention61.3%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$32,114

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
2
vs 2024
Forbes
#52
1
vs 2024
Niche
#38
3
vs 2024

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

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

Transit Scores

BikeableCampus shuttle: Free campus shuttle runs 7am-midnight
72
Walk Score
45
Transit Score
68
Bike Score

Local Economy

Unemployment Rate3.2%
Top Employers
UniversityRegional Medical CenterTech corridor firms
Key Industries
EducationHealthcareTechnology

Getting There

Nearest Airports

CMH Columbus55 mi
CVG Cincinnati67 mi
IND Indianapolis128 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA690 mi · ~19h 56m drive
New York, NY525 mi · ~15h 10m drive
Hartford, CT602 mi · ~17h 23m drive
Providence, RI667 mi · ~19h 16m drive
Albany, NY562 mi · ~16h 14m drive
Syracuse, NY459 mi · ~13h 16m drive
Rochester, NY399 mi · ~11h 32m drive
Buffalo, NY336 mi · ~9h 42m drive
Philadelphia, PA462 mi · ~13h 21m drive
Pittsburgh, PA210 mi · ~6h 4m drive
Harrisburg, PA372 mi · ~10h 45m drive
Newark, NJ516 mi · ~14h 54m drive
Washington, DC371 mi · ~10h 43m drive
Baltimore, MD389 mi · ~11h 14m drive
Atlanta, GA419 mi · ~12h 6m drive
Charlotte, NC357 mi · ~10h 19m drive
Raleigh, NC399 mi · ~11h 32m drive
Miami, FL993 mi · ~28h 41m drive
Orlando, FL791 mi · ~22h 51m drive
Tampa, FL823 mi · ~23h 47m drive
Nashville, TN297 mi · ~8h 35m drive
New Orleans, LA765 mi · ~22h 6m drive
Richmond, VA381 mi · ~11h drive
Chicago, IL243 mi · ~7h 1m drive
Detroit, MI180 mi · ~5h 12m drive
Minneapolis, MN597 mi · ~17h 15m drive
St. Louis, MO347 mi · ~10h 1m drive
Kansas City, MO572 mi · ~16h 31m drive
Indianapolis, IN121 mi · ~3h 30m drive
Columbus, OH48 mi · ~1h 23m drive
Cleveland, OH164 mi · ~4h 44m drive
Milwaukee, WI306 mi · ~8h 50m drive
Dallas, TX866 mi · ~25h 1m drive
Houston, TX950 mi · ~27h 27m drive
Austin, TX1022 mi · ~29h 31m drive
San Antonio, TX1095 mi · ~31h 38m drive
Los Angeles, CA1926 mi · ~55h 38m drive
San Francisco, CA2064 mi · ~59h 38m drive
San Diego, CA1905 mi · ~55h 2m drive
Seattle, WA1972 mi · ~56h 58m drive
Portland, OR1990 mi · ~57h 29m drive
Denver, CO1118 mi · ~32h 18m drive
Phoenix, AZ1616 mi · ~46h 41m drive
Salt Lake City, UT1471 mi · ~42h 30m drive
Honolulu, HI4458 mi · ~128h 47m drive
Mid-Atlantic / Central (moderate winters, warm summers)

Visit Planning

Suggested Itinerary

9:00 AMArrive & park
Visitor parking lot
Free parking with visitor pass
9:30 AMCheck in at Admissions
Admissions Office
10:00 AMInformation session
Welcome Center
45 minutes
11:00 AMCampus tour
Starts at Welcome Center
75 minutes, student-led
12:30 PMLunch
Main Dining Hall
Visitor meal passes available
1:30 PMDepartment visit
Academic buildings
Schedule with department directly
2:30 PMExplore campus independently
Library, student center, residence halls

Airport Transit

Columbus (CMH)55 miles
Rental car
83 min$40-60/day
Shuttle/rideshare
110 min$66-110
Cincinnati (CVG)67 miles
Rental car
101 min$40-60/day
Shuttle/rideshare
134 min$80-134

Deadline Calendar

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