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Wabash College

Crawfordsville, Indiana 47933-0352

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Data last updated: May 29, 2026

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Tight-knitCollege town

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
Division
Division III

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63%Acceptance
1210SAT Avg
845Students
9:1Student:Faculty
77%Grad Rate
$69,952Earnings 10yr
$21,906Net Price

Admissions

Acceptance Rate62.8%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1210

Reading & WritingMid: 620
540630
MathMid: 620
560670

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 26
2429

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

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

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

40.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.1%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$24,855

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

5

Peer Average

3

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Incident Breakdown (2024)

1

Burglary

0

Aggravated Assault

0

Robbery

0

Motor Vehicle Theft

1

Sex Offenses

0

Arson

2

Drug Arrests

1

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Programs (25)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

86%

Positive

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
10 Years$69,952

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

Rankings

U.S. News
#50
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vs 2024

More About This School

Varsity Sports — Little Giants

Volleyball

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.
  • •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.

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
44 mi(76 min)
Chicagopop. 2.7M
133 mi(231 min)
St. Louispop. 290K
201 mi(348 min)

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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