Acceptance Rate
63%
Avg. SAT
1270
75th percentile
“America's lone all-male college, where self-reliant men build unbreakable bonds through an ironclad honor code and small-town grit.”
Crawfordsville, IN
Location
Town
Campus Setting
You'll step into a living relic when you arrive at Wabash College, founded in 1832 by Presbyterian missionaries along the Wabash River in Crawfordsville, Indiana—the first college chartered in the state and now the last remaining all-male institution in the U.S. This legacy shapes a personality that's unapologetically traditional, fostering gentlemen who pledge lifelong loyalty to their alma mater via the "Wabash Always" code. Self-starters who crave deep male camaraderie and intellectual sparring thrive here, but if you seek gender diversity or urban buzz, the remote town setting (population 16,000, an hour from Indianapolis) and all-brotherhood vibe will feel stifling—many outsiders bail early, contributing to the school's high transfer-out rate.
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In Wabash's intimate classrooms, where a 9:1 student-faculty ratio means professors know your name from day one, you'll dive headfirst into majors via the unique Immersion program—think three-day retreats dissecting rhetoric or biology before formal classes even start. Standouts include economics (with Wall Street feeder pipelines), psychology, and biology, bolstered by undergrad research at facilities like the Malcolm X Institute of Black Studies; the intellectual culture rewards debaters and doers, with the storied Gentleman's Rule honor code eliminating proctors so you govern your own exams. Tradeoffs hit hard: fewer specialized resources than co-ed peers like DePauw nearby, and the all-male focus narrows perspectives in social sciences.
Student Body
Total Enrollment
866 undergrad • 0 grad
Undergraduate
Graduate
International
White
73%
Black / African American
4%
Hispanic / Latino
12%
Asian
2%
Other / Multi-racial
10%
Campus Life
Campus Setting
Crawfordsville, IN
Varsity Athletics
NCAA Athletics
Picture a typical week orbiting around your residence hall in one of ten tight-knit houses, where rivalries fuel everything from pickup basketball to epic Spring Sing performances—expect late-night house chants, mandatory chapel assemblies twice weekly, and Friday football tailgates under the Wabash Cannonball fight song. The social scene pulses with 100+ clubs despite just 850 guys, from a cappella to outdoors pursuits near Turkey Run State Park, creating a fraternal intensity that bonds lifelong friends but can amplify bro-culture echo chambers or hazing whispers. Winters bite with Midwest chill, and the distant-town isolation means weekends often mean road trips, yet alumni-funded traditions like Wabash Day (a massive homecoming blowout) cement the unshakeable tribe feel.
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Athletic Association
North Coast Athletic Conference
ROTC & Veteran Support
Army
Yes
Navy
No
Air Force
No
Veteran’s Programs Available
Yellow Ribbon Program (Post-9/11 GI Bill)
Yes
Member of DoD Voluntary Educational Partnership MOU
Yes
Cost & Aid
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Net Annual Cost by Household Income
Household Income
Avg. Net Cost
$0 – $30K
$11,224
$30K – $48K
$11,260
$48K – $75K
$16,966
$75K – $110K
$20,673
$110K+
$27,096
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Outcomes & Earnings
Retention Rate
93%
4 Years Graduation Rate
79%
6 Years Graduation Rate
84%
Median 10-Year Earnings
$69,952
93% of first-time, full-time students complete their freshman year at Wabash College and return in the fall. 79% of first-time, full-time students graduate in 4 years, and 84% graduate within 6 years.
Graduation Rate
4-year grads
79%
4-5 years
5%
6-8 years
1%
Non-grad
15%
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Key Statistics
Type
Private
Tuition
$46,600
Acceptance
63%
Undergrads
866
4-Year Grad Rate
79%
Endowment
$282M
Crawfordsville, IN 47933-0352