C+
Above Average
Score: 55/100
Overall (traditional)
C+
Outcome Rating
57/100 · earnings-weighted

Earlham College

4-Year Private Non-Profit
📍 Richmond, Indiana 47374
Earlham College campus, Richmond, IN
Earlham College campus, Richmond, IN. Photo: Self, Public domain via Wikimedia Commons.
Outcomes
B+
78/100
Affordability
F
19/100
Resources
C+
64/100
Experience
A
88/100
Prestige
F
28/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

696
Total Enrollment
68%
Graduation Rate
80%
Retention Rate
7.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
74%
Acceptance Rate
N/A
Avg Net Price

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Earlham College, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$50,797
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$35,430
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$23,488
Median debt at graduation
69%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
1,219
Average SAT
28
Median ACT
24.4%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 46% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 47th percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (IN wage index 0.87). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Earlham College

Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Business Administration, Management and Operations$43,038$60,745-11%#768 of 1176#620$27,000

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

The Earlham College Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $162,146
  • Avg rent near campus: $860/mo — vs ~$774/mo campus room rate
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 45332 (4.8% cap, Hollansburg)

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Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $50,970 $50,970
Room $6,968
Board $6,225
Total Cost (On-Campus) $68,378 $68,378

Financial Aid

100%
Receive Any Aid
25%
Receive Pell Grants
50%
Take Out Loans
N/A
Avg Net Price

Student Demographics

696
Total Students
54%
Women
97%
Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 60%
Hispanic 7%
Black 7%
Asian 3%
Two or More 3%
Non-Resident 15%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 94%
Hybrid (Some Online) 3%
Fully Online 3%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 97%
25-64 (Adult) 1%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Earlham College?
Earlham College has an acceptance rate of 74%. This indicates a less selective admissions process with good chances for qualified applicants.
How much does it cost to attend Earlham College?
Tuition at Earlham College is $50,970 for in-state students and $50,970 for out-of-state students .
What is the graduation rate at Earlham College?
The graduation rate at Earlham College is 68%. This is a solid graduation rate, showing that most students who enroll successfully complete their degrees.
Is Earlham College a good school?
Earlham College has a Repit College Score of 55/100 (Grade: C+). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (B+): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (F): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (A): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition
How many students attend Earlham College?
Earlham College has a total enrollment of 696 students. Most students (97%) are traditional college-age (18-24).

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology