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Wabash College

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Start: 2026-04-17T14:00:00
Location: Wabash College

Crawfordsville, Indiana 47933-0352

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Strong graduate outcomes — known for biology

Wabash College is a private institution in Crawfordsville with particular strength in biology and psychology. With an average SAT of 1210, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A small campus of 845 undergraduates with a 9:1 student-faculty ratio. The town location creates a classic college-town feel.

77% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $69,952 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $21,906.

Established

1832

Motto

Scientiae et Virtuti

Mascot

Wally Wabash

Type

Private liberal arts men's college

Conference

NCAA Division III as a member of the North Coast Athletic Conference (NCAC)

Division

Division III

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63%Acceptance

1210SAT Avg

845Students

9:1Student:Faculty

77%Grad Rate

$69,952Earnings 10yr

$21,906Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Wabash College Launches New Data Science Minor

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tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

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Admissions

Acceptance Rate62.8%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1210

Reading & WritingMid: 620

540630

MathMid: 620

560670

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 26

2429

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

62.8%

Trend

SAT Avg

1210

Yield Rate

35.0%

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Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$49,125

Room & Board$13,300

Books & Supplies$1,250

Total Cost of Attendance$62,750

Average Net Price$21,906

Median Debt at Graduation$27,000

Monthly Payment (10yr)$286

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$15,586

$30–48K$15,820

$48–75K$14,117

$75–110K$19,613

$110K+$29,968

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$21,906

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

4000.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$24,855

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Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

Peer Average

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

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Programs (25)

Student Life

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Student Body

Undergrads

845

Gender Split

0% / 100%

Women / Men

Pell Grant Recipients

23%

Race & Ethnicity

White 73%

Black 4%

Hispanic 12%

Asian 2%

Two+ 4%

Int'l 5%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate77.1%

Freshman Retention85.6%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$52,667

8 Years$57,515

10 Years$69,952

Rankings

U.S. News

#50

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Varsity Sports — Little Giants

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History & Fun Facts

•History Wabash College founders kneeling in the snow on November 22, 1832 Wabash College was founded on November 21, 1832, by a group of Presbyterian ministers and laymen in Crawfordsville, Indiana.
•Caleb Mills, first faculty member at Wabash College Classes began in 1833 on education, and Elihu W.
•Baldwin became the college's first president in 1835.
•Despite early financial hardship and a devastating fire in 1838, Wabash quickly rebuilt.
•Tuttle (1862–1892), the campus added buildings such as Center Hall and Peck Hall, while Wabash increasingly emphasized scientific education alongside the classics.

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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

44 mi(76 min)

Chicagopop. 2.7M

133 mi(231 min)

St. Louispop. 290K

201 mi(348 min)

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Getting There

Nearest Airports

IND Indianapolis39 mi

CVG Cincinnati137 mi

ORD Chicago O'Hare144 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA838 mi · ~24h 13m drive

New York, NY680 mi · ~19h 39m drive

Hartford, CT752 mi · ~21h 43m drive

Providence, RI817 mi · ~23h 36m drive

Albany, NY705 mi · ~20h 22m drive

Syracuse, NY593 mi · ~17h 8m drive

Rochester, NY526 mi · ~15h 12m drive

Buffalo, NY460 mi · ~13h 17m drive

Philadelphia, PA621 mi · ~17h 56m drive

Pittsburgh, PA365 mi · ~10h 33m drive

Harrisburg, PA529 mi · ~15h 17m drive

Newark, NJ671 mi · ~19h 23m drive

Washington, DC532 mi · ~15h 22m drive

Baltimore, MD550 mi · ~15h 53m drive

Atlanta, GA456 mi · ~13h 10m drive

Charlotte, NC469 mi · ~13h 33m drive

Raleigh, NC538 mi · ~15h 33m drive

Miami, FL1060 mi · ~30h 37m drive

Orlando, FL854 mi · ~24h 40m drive

Tampa, FL873 mi · ~25h 13m drive

Nashville, TN268 mi · ~7h 45m drive

New Orleans, LA719 mi · ~20h 46m drive

Richmond, VA538 mi · ~15h 33m drive

Chicago, IL133 mi · ~3h 51m drive

Detroit, MI256 mi · ~7h 24m drive

Minneapolis, MN470 mi · ~13h 35m drive

St. Louis, MO201 mi · ~5h 48m drive

Kansas City, MO414 mi · ~11h 58m drive

Indianapolis, IN44 mi · ~1h 16m drive

Columbus, OH207 mi · ~5h 59m drive

Cleveland, OH291 mi · ~8h 24m drive

Milwaukee, WI214 mi · ~6h 11m drive

Dallas, TX744 mi · ~21h 30m drive

Houston, TX856 mi · ~24h 44m drive

Austin, TX910 mi · ~26h 17m drive

San Antonio, TX983 mi · ~28h 24m drive

Los Angeles, CA1767 mi · ~51h 3m drive

San Francisco, CA1903 mi · ~54h 59m drive

San Diego, CA1748 mi · ~50h 30m drive

Seattle, WA1824 mi · ~52h 42m drive

Portland, OR1837 mi · ~53h 4m drive

Denver, CO957 mi · ~27h 39m drive

Phoenix, AZ1460 mi · ~42h 11m drive

Salt Lake City, UT1311 mi · ~37h 52m drive

Honolulu, HI4297 mi · ~124h 8m drive

Mid-Atlantic / Central (moderate winters, warm summers)

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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

Nearby Hotels

Mid-Range

Check nearby accommodations

$80-150/night

< 10 mi

Airport Transit

Indianapolis (IND)39 miles

Rental car

59 min$40-60/day

Shuttle/rideshare

78 min$47-78

Cincinnati (CVG)137 miles

Rental car

206 min$40-60/day

Shuttle/rideshare

274 min$164-274

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Wabash College Supplemental EssaysNon-standard

1-3 supplemental essays required

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CSS Profile / FAFSA

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Arts Portfolio (if applicable)Non-standardOptional

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SAT Range	Avg Award	Note
1400-1600	$25,000	Academic merit scholarship
1200-1399	$15,000	Dean's scholarship
1000-1199	$8,000	Achievement award