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Earlham College

Private nonprofit Richmond, IN · Town · Great Lakes · 100% data reported · Agent Insights
68%
Graduation Rate
$50,797
Earnings (10yr)
$24,714
Net Price
73%
Acceptance Rate

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Overview

Earlham College has a unique enrollment of just 670 students, creating an intimate campus atmosphere where personal attention is the norm. With a 73% acceptance rate, the college is accessible to a wide range of applicants.

The Chetty/Opportunity Insights data on outcomes is not available, but the school does have a graduation rate of 68%. Graduates earn a median salary of $50,797 ten years after completing their degree, indicating a solid return on investment.

The net price for attending Earlham is $24,714, with a median debt of $23,488 for graduates. About 24% of the student body receives Pell Grants, suggesting that some students come from low-income backgrounds. Those who thrive here are likely to be self-motivated and engaged, especially in programs like Biology, Business, Psychology, and the Arts.

Rankings

How Earlham Compares

Dot right of center = above national average.

NATIONAL AVGGraduation68%Earnings 10yr$51KNet Price$25KRetention77%Median Debt$23KPell Grant Rate24%

Net Price by Family Income

What families actually pay after aid, by income bracket.

$17K$0-30K$16K$30-48K$20K$48-75K$31K$110K+

The Mobility Equation

Mobility = Access x Success. How many low-income students get in, and how many reach the top 20%?

ACCESS% from bottom 20%508.1%SUCCESS% who reach top 20%480.9%MOBILITY24.44%

Cost & Financial Aid

$53,930
In-State Tuition
$53,930
Out-of-State
$24,714
Avg Net Price
$23,488
Median Debt
24%
Pell Grant Rate
43%
Federal Loan Rate

What Families Actually Pay

$17,178
Family Income $0–$30K
$15,658
Family Income $30K–$48K
$19,768
Family Income $48K–$75K
$31,058
Family Income $110K+

Graduate Outcomes

$35,430
6 Years After Entry
$39,252
8 Years
$50,797
10 Years
0.46x
Debt-to-Earnings
45%
Earning > $25K

Earnings Trajectory

$35,430 6yr $39,252 8yr $50,797 10yr

Social Mobility

Data: Raj Chetty's Mobility Report Card · 30M+ anonymized tax records

24.44%
Mobility Rate
Bottom 20% → Top 20%
480.9%
Success Rate
If bottom 20% get in
508.1%
From Bottom 20%
Share of students
$99,100
Parent Median Income

Academics & Admissions

Acceptance Rate 73%
Retention Rate 77%
SAT Average 1219
ACT Midpoint 28
SAT Range 1110–1290
ACT Range 24–33
Full-Time Faculty 96%
Faculty Salary (mo) $8,169
Diversity Index 0.60
First-Gen Students 23%

Top Programs

Biology & Biomedical 22%
Business & Marketing 16%
Psychology 10%
Visual & Performing Arts 9%
Physical Sciences 6%
Computer Science & IT 5%
Social Sciences 4%
English & Literature 3%