Earlham College

Richmond, IN · Private nonprofit · offers Graduate degrees

Distant town

73%Acceptance rate
$24,714Average net price / year
69%Graduation rate
$50,797Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$23,488Median debt at graduation
670Undergraduates

Cost

In-state tuition & fees
$53,930
Total cost of attendance
$67,684
Room & board
$13,985
Books & supplies
$1,000
Average net price
$24,714

Net price by family income

$0–30k
$17,178
$30–48k
$15,658
$48–75k
$19,768
$75–110k
$26,136
$110k+
$31,058

Official net price calculator

Admissions

Acceptance rate
73.1%
Average SAT
1219
SAT reading (25–75%)
570–660
SAT math (25–75%)
540–630
ACT composite (25–75%)
24–33

Outcomes

Graduation rate
69%
First-year retention
77%
Median earnings (6 yrs)
$35,430
Median earnings (10 yrs)
$50,797
Median debt (graduates)
$23,488
3-year loan default rate
0.0%
Students with Pell grants
24%
Students with federal loans
43%

Programs: what graduates earn

2 of 45 programs have published earnings or debt data. Earnings are median salaries of graduates one year after completing the program (or the latest available year).

Bachelor's degree

ProgramGraduatesEarningsMedian debt
Business Administration, Management and Operations19$43,038$27,000
Research and Experimental Psychology27—$23,250

Students

Undergraduates
670
Graduate students
70
Part-time
1%
Women / men
53% / 47%
White
59%
Hispanic
6%
Black
8%
Asian
2%
International
18%

Faculty & school

Student–faculty ratio
7:1
Avg faculty salary
$73,521 / year
Full-time faculty
96%
Accreditor
Higher Learning Commission
Website
earlham.edu
Also known as
Earlham

Most popular fields

  • Natural Resources & Conservation – 5% of degrees
  • Computer & Information Sciences – 5% of degrees
  • Foreign Languages – 5% of degrees
  • Biological Sciences – 20% of degrees
  • Interdisciplinary Studies – 9% of degrees
  • Parks, Recreation & Fitness – 4% of degrees

Frequently asked questions

What is the acceptance rate at Earlham College?

73.1% of applicants were admitted, and admitted students averaged 1219 on the SAT.

How much does Earlham College cost?

The average net price after grants is $24,714 per year; in-state tuition and fees are $53,930 and the full cost of attendance is $67,684.

How much do Earlham College graduates earn?

Students who enrolled earn a median of $50,797 ten years later. See the program table above for salaries by major.

What is the graduation rate?

69% of first-time, full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.

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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release.