Wabash College
Crawfordsville, Indiana 47933-0352
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Strong graduate outcomes — known for biology
Wabash College is a private institution in Crawfordsville with particular strength in biology and psychology. With an average SAT of 1210, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.
A small campus of 845 undergraduates with a 9:1 student-faculty ratio. The town location creates a classic college-town feel.
77% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $69,952 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $21,906.
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History & Fun Facts
- •History Wabash College founders kneeling in the snow on November 22, 1832 Wabash College was founded on November 21, 1832, by a group of Presbyterian ministers and laymen in Crawfordsville, Indiana.
- •Baldwin became the college's first president in 1835.
- •Despite early financial hardship and a devastating fire in 1838, Wabash quickly rebuilt.
- •Tuttle (1862–1892), the campus added buildings such as Center Hall and Peck Hall, while Wabash increasingly emphasized scientific education alongside the classics.
Source: Wikipedia
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Admissions
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1210
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
40.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.1%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$24,855
Programs (25)
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
86%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
5
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