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Earlham College

Earlham

Richmond, Indiana 47374-4095

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Known for biology — close-knit campus

Earlham College is a private institution in Richmond with particular strength in biology and business. With an average SAT of 1250, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A small campus of 612 undergraduates with a 7:1 student-faculty ratio. The town location creates a classic college-town feel.

68% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $50,797 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $24,516.

Established
1847
Motto
Vita Lux Hominum
Mascot
Big Earl
Type
Private liberal arts college
Conference
NCAA Division III and
Division
Division III

Campus Visits

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74%Acceptance
1250SAT Avg
612Students
7:1Student:Faculty
68%Grad Rate
$50,797Earnings 10yr
$24,516Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Earlham College Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate74.2%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1250

Reading & WritingMid: 615
608690
MathMid: 605
570673

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 28
2330

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

74.2%

Trend

SAT Avg

1250

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$51,840
Room & Board$13,193
Books & Supplies$1,000
Total Cost of Attendance$64,237
Average Net Price$24,516
Median Debt at Graduation$23,488
Monthly Payment (10yr)$249

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$18,306
$30–48K$20,515
$48–75K$22,527
$75–110K$25,618
$110K+$29,101

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$24,516

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

5800.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$19,500

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

3

Peer Average

3

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Programs (44)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
612
Gender Split
53% / 47%
Women / Men
First Generation
23%
Pell Grant Recipients
25%

Race & Ethnicity

White 62%
Black 7%
Hispanic 8%
Asian 3%
Two+ 4%
Int'l 16%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate67.9%
Freshman Retention79.8%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$35,430
8 Years$39,252
10 Years$50,797

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$36,800
Men
$42,700

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

90Average

Estimated from IN state average

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Indianapolispop. 880K
66 mi(114 min)
Columbuspop. 900K
102 mi(177 min)
Detroitpop. 640K
199 mi(345 min)

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