Wabash College

Wabash College is a private, nonprofit school in a small town setting in Crawfordsville, Indiana. Wabash College was founded in 1832 and enrolls 868 undergrads and no graduate students. Wabash College provides on-campus housing for up to 933 students. The majority of students live on campus.

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

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

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

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

Mark your calendar! The final application deadline for Fall 2022 is July 1. Regular decision applicants for Fall 2022 should hear from Wabash College by January 28.

Is Wabash College a Good School?

There is no one way to define a "good" college or university. Admissions criteria, acceptance rate and average GPA are good indicators of how competitive 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 closer look at all of these areas to get a better idea of what Wabash College offers and if it sounds like a good fit for you.

2021 Acceptance Rate for Wabash College

It is moderately difficult to get into Wabash College. Around 63% of applicants get into Wabash College each year. Last year, 1,522 students applied to Wabash College and 962 were admitted.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Wabash 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.

About 84% of students who start at Wabash College come back for their second year of college. Wabash College's six-year graduation rate for undergrads is 75%. 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 Outlook Wabash College Graduates

Job placement rates after graduation and average starting salaries can all give important clues about the value of a degree from a specific school. Within six months of graduating, 99% of graduates receive at least one full-time job offer.

Recent Wabash College grads have an average starting salary of $53,491 a year. The average starting salary for all 2021 graduates was around $60,000 a year, though these numbers vary widely by major.

Wabash 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. Wabash College's endowment was valued at $335.9 million in 2021, compared to a national average of $905 million. For each full-time student, Wabash College spends about $13,093 a year.

Tuition and Financial Aid at Wabash 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. Wabash College meets 94.1% of the demonstrated financial need for undergraduates. First-year students that attend Wabash College full-time are awarded $45,414 a year in financial aid, on average.

In 2020, students graduated with an average of $34,233 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 financial 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! You should never have to pay to submit 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 Wabash College. Based on this information, how does Wabash College sound? Remember, the best school for one person may not be the right school for someone else! So ask yourself: Is Wabash College a good school for you?

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Where is Wabash College?

Wabash College is located in the small town setting of Crawfordsville, Indiana, less than an hour from Indianapolis.

If you want to see Wabash College for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 74 to Crawfordsville, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Indianapolis International Airport.

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

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