Acceptance Rate
73%
Avg. SAT
1290
75th percentile
“Quaker roots run deep at this tiny Indiana liberal arts college, where consensus-driven students tackle peace, science, and global issues in intimate seminars.”
Richmond, IN
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Earlham College traces its origins to 1847, when Quakers in Richmond, Indiana, founded it as one of the first coeducational colleges west of the Appalachians, committed to equality across races, genders, and religions from day one—many founders aided the Underground Railroad right from campus grounds. You'll thrive here if you're introspective, collaborative, and drawn to social justice, finding a quirky, progressive personality that prioritizes peace testimonies over competition; expect Quaker-style meetings where decisions emerge through consensus rather than votes. The surrounding town of Richmond, a faded industrial hub of 35,000 near the Ohio border, offers affordable living and quiet trails along the Whitewater River, but trade that for limited nightlife or urban energy—students often trek to Dayton or Cincinnati for bigger thrills, embracing the isolation that fosters tight-knit bonds.
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In Earlham's classrooms, with a 7:1 student-faculty ratio that dwarfs even many Ivies, professors know your name from day one and pull you into research from sophomore year—think dissecting frogs in the bustling biology labs or debating nonviolent theory in the renowned Peace and Global Studies program. You'll encounter discussion-heavy seminars where Quaker values shape honest, ego-free exchanges, shining brightest in biology, neuroscience, psychology, education, and one of the nation's oldest undergraduate Japanese Studies tracks, complete with Kyoto study abroad. Tradeoffs include fewer electives due to the school's scale and a rural lab setting that lags behind urban powerhouses for cutting-edge equipment.
Student Body
Total Enrollment
696 undergrad • 57 grad
Undergraduate
Graduate
International
White
60%
Black / African American
7%
Hispanic / Latino
7%
Asian
3%
Other / Multi-racial
23%
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Campus Setting
Richmond, IN
Varsity Athletics
NCAA Athletics
Campus hums with a low-key, activist vibe—no Greek life, just 677 undergrads uniting in consensus governance through the Student Government Association, where you'll hash out policies in weekly meetings. A typical week mixes afternoon hikes on the nature preserve, a cappella jams in cozy dorm lounges (90% of students live on campus in themed halls like the eco-focused Elranon), and Thursday night forums on current crises; traditions like the all-campus Christmas Eve candlelit service or the quirky Barkus dog parade keep spirits high. Positives abound in the diverse, supportive crew—higher LGBTQ+ visibility than most peers—but challenges hit if you crave raucous parties, as the dry-ish social scene leans toward coffeehouse open mics amid Midwest winters that bury paths in snow.
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$0 – $30K
$17,227
$30K – $48K
$19,614
$48K – $75K
$18,417
$75K – $110K
$28,941
$110K+
$35,781
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Outcomes & Earnings
Retention Rate
77%
4 Years Graduation Rate
70%
6 Years Graduation Rate
77%
Median 10-Year Earnings
$50,797
77% of first-time, full-time students complete their freshman year at Earlham College and return in the fall. 70% of first-time, full-time students graduate in 4 years, and 77% graduate within 6 years.
Graduation Rate
4-year grads
70%
4-6 years
7%
Non-grad
23%
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Key Statistics
Type
Private
Tuition
$49,218
Acceptance
73%
Undergrads
696
4-Year Grad Rate
70%
Endowment
$424M
Richmond, IN 47374-4095
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