PrivateTownEarlham College
Earlham
Richmond, Indiana 47374-4095
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Known for biology — close-knit campus
Earlham College is a private institution in Richmond with particular strength in biology and business. With an average SAT of 1250, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.
A small campus of 612 undergraduates with a 7:1 student-faculty ratio. The town location creates a classic college-town feel.
68% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $50,797 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $24,516.
More About This School
Varsity Sports — Quakers
History & Fun Facts
- •History Earlham was founded in 1847 as the Friends Boarding School, a boarding high school for the religious education of Quaker adolescents.
- •In 1859, Earlham became Earlham College, upon the addition of collegiate academics.
- •At this time, Earlham was the third Quaker college in the United States (Haverford College was first, Guilford College the second), and the second U.
- •Though the college initially admitted only students who belonged to the Religious Society of Friends, Earlham began admitting non-Quakers in 1865.
Source: Wikipedia
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Admissions
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1250
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Deadline Calendar
Typical Application Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
58.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
2.8%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$19,500
Programs (44)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
80%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
3
Peer Average
3
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from IN state average
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