Earlham College

Earlham College is a private, religious school in a small town setting in Richmond, Indiana. Earlham College was founded in 1847 and now enrolls around 1,005 students a year, including 957 undergrads. Earlham College provides housing for students. The majority of students live on campus, and first year-students are required to live in campus housing.

There are many ways for students to get involved at Earlham College! Love music or performing? Sing in a chorus or perform with one of Earlham College's theater groups.

Interested in journalism or communications? Earlham College students can write for the campus newspaper, host a radio show or be a producer for the student-run television channel.

There are no fraternities or sororities at Earlham College, so it might be a good choice if you're not interested in Greek life.

Planning to play sports? Earlham College has many options for athletes. See them all and learn more about life at Earlham College on the Student Life page.

Learn more about life at Earlham College on the Student Life page.

Mark your calendar! February 1, 2022 is the final deadline to submit an application for Fall. Regular decision applicants for Fall 2022 should find out if they got admitted by March 15.

Is Earlham College a Good School?

The definition of a "good school" is different for different people. Admissions criteria, acceptance rate and average GPA are good indicators of how selective an institution is, but they don't tell you how happy or successful students are. However, there are a few good ways to get a better sense how satisfied students are and how well a school supports its student body.

Let's take a look at all of these areas to get a better idea of what Earlham College offers and if it could be a good choice for you.

Earlham College Acceptance Rate 2020

It is very difficult to get into Earlham College. The acceptance rate at Earlham College is 63%. Last year, 2,070 students applied to Earlham College and 1,313 were admitted.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Earlham College

Retention is the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. This is a way to get a sense of how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

Out of all the first-year, full-time undergrads who start at Earlham College, around 80% return for the next year. Earlham College's six-year graduation rate for undergrads is 64%. Compare this to the average six-year graduation rate for colleges and universities in the U.S., which is around 61% for public schools and 67% for private.

Job Outcomes for Earlham College Grads

Job placement statistics for recent graduates can give you a sense of the return on investment a school offers. Within six months of graduating, 60% of graduates receive at least one full-time job offer.

The average starting salary for recent Earlham College grads is $34,000 a year. Average starting salaries vary by discipline, but the average starting salary for all 2021 graduates was around $60,000 a year.

Earlham College's Endowment

An endowment is the total value of a school's investments, donations, and assets. Endowment is not necessarily an indicator of the quality of a school, but it can give you a sense of how much money a college can afford to invest in expanding programs, improving facilities, and support students. Earlham College's endowment was valued at $425.4 million in 2021, compared to a national average of $905 million. The school spends $25,840 for each full-time student enrolled.

Tuition and Financial Aid at Earlham College

Cost is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need. Earlham College meets 93% of the demonstrated financial need for undergraduates. First-year students that attend Earlham College full-time are awarded $39,047 a year in financial aid, on average.

In 2020, students graduated with an average of $26,103 in student loans for each student with debt. For context, compare this number with the average national debt, which is around $36,000 per borrower.

The 2022-2023 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2021

Some aid is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA asap. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! No one should ever pay to fill out the FREE Application for Federal Student Aid, (FAFSA), so don't give your money (or info!) to any website that claim you do.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at Earlham College. Based on this information, how does Earlham College sound? Remember, a school that is perfect for one person may be a terrible fit for another! So ask yourself: Is Earlham College a good school for you?

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Where is Earlham College Located?

Earlham College is located in the small town setting of Richmond, Indiana, less than an hour from Cincinnati and Indianapolis and Dayton.

If you want to see Earlham College for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take U.S. Route 40 to Richmond, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Dayton International.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what Earlham College and Richmond are like without leaving home.

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