Earlham College (Earlham)

Private nonprofit four-year university in Richmond, IN that costs an average of $23,002 a year after financial aid, admits 73% of applicants and graduates 75% of full-time students.

Net price / year
$23,002
Acceptance rate
73%
Graduation rate
75%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$49,427

Private nonprofitTown (distant)670 undergraduates

Cost of Earlham

Total cost of attendance (per year)$69,266
Tuition and fees, in-state$55,814
Housing and food (on campus)$14,824
Books and supplies$1,000
Average net price after aid$23,002

Net price by family income

Family incomeAverage net price / year
$0–30,000$18,517
$30,001–48,000$19,069
$48,001–75,000$21,768
$75,001–110,000$25,096
$110,001+$31,884

Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships. Get your own estimate with Earlham's net price calculator ↗.

Admissions

Acceptance rate73%
Average SAT1,219
SAT reading (25th–75th percentile)570–660
SAT math (25th–75th percentile)540–630
ACT composite (25th–75th percentile)24–33
Test scoresConsidered but not required

Graduation, earnings and debt

Graduation rate75%
First-year retention77%
Median earnings 6 years after enrolling$39,954
Median earnings 10 years after enrolling$49,427
Rank in Indiana (earnings)38th of 44 similar colleges
Median debt of graduates$21,500
Typical monthly loan payment$244 (10-year plan)
Students with Pell grants30%
Students with federal loans43%

Majors and programs at Earlham

Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.

Bachelor's degree programs (42)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Business Administration, Management and Operations37$40,132—
Accounting and Related Services———
Area Studies8——
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology30——
Biology20——
Chemistry4——
Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics1——
Computer Science14——
Data Science8——
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft3——
Economics11——
Engineering1——
English Language and Literature/Letters, Other6——
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies7——
Fine and Studio Arts12——
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences6——
Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics———
History6——
Human Services4——
International Relations and National Security Studies2——
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities———
Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services3——
Mathematics2——
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies9——
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other1——
Museology/Museum Studies1——
Music5——
Natural Resources Conservation and Research4——
Neurobiology and Neurosciences11——
Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution10——
Philosophy2——
Physics5——
Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences———
Political Science and Government1——
Public Policy Analysis5——
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication4——
Religion/Religious Studies2——
Research and Experimental Psychology39——
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies3——
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics3——
Sociology and Anthropology3——
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness4——

Master's degree programs (3)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Education21——
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities———
Theological and Ministerial Studies24——

Graduate certificate programs (1)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Theology and Religious Vocations, Other2——

Similar colleges in Indiana

CollegeCityNet price / yrAcceptanceEarnings
Holy Cross CollegeNotre Dame$24,54775%$58,101
Goshen CollegeGoshen$13,40484%$61,420
Calumet College of Saint JosephWhiting$18,778—$50,059
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods CollegeSaint Mary of the Woods$22,50772%$47,279
Wabash CollegeCrawfordsville$23,53263%$71,578
Oakland City UniversityOakland City$15,55783%$53,253
Franklin CollegeFranklin$24,34370%$61,877
Manchester UniversityNorth Manchester$20,76371%$60,682

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About Earlham

TypePrivate nonprofit four-year university
LocationRichmond, IN
SettingTown (distant)
Undergraduates670
Student-to-faculty ratio7 to 1
AccreditorHigher Learning Commission
Websiteearlham.edu ↗

Frequently asked questions

What is Earlham's acceptance rate?

Earlham College admits 73% of applicants. Admitted students average 1,219 on the SAT.

How much does Earlham cost per year?

The full cost of attendance is $69,266 a year (tuition and fees: $55,814). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $23,002 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $18,517.

How much do Earlham graduates earn?

Former students earn a median of $49,427 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 38th of 44 similar colleges in Indiana. The best-paid bachelor's program is business administration, management and operations ($40,132 a year after graduation).

What is Earlham's graduation rate?

75% of full-time students graduate within six years, and 77% of first-year students return for a second year.