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Earlham College

PrivateRichmond, USA₹0.5 L/yrEst. 1847Reviewed April 2026

Details sourced from official institutional pages.

Type Private
Location Richmond, USA
Accreditation GLCA (founding member), FAHE, HCAC
Entrance exams Common App, Coalition App

Academic Programs

Undergraduate

Program Level Duration
BA Liberal Arts (~40 majors) UG 4 years

Overview

Earlham College is a private institution in Richmond, IN, USA, founded in 1847. Earlham College is a Quaker liberal arts institution distinguished by its consensus-based governance, exceptional study abroad participation, and commitment to peace, social justic

Academic Programs

  • Degrees: Bachelor’s
  • Majors Available: ~40
  • Curriculum: Epic Journey framework integrates academics, global experiences, career skills, and reflection over four years.
  • Distinctive Programs: High study abroad participation (among the highest nationally (per Open Doors data)), applied minors, 3+1 education, pre-engineering, peace/social justice focus
  • Student-Faculty Ratio: 9:1

Campus and Location

Located in Richmond, USA. Campus spans 535.

Who Applies Here

  • Students seeking a rigorous private liberal arts education in USA
  • Those drawn to High study abroad participation (among the highest nationally (per Open Doors data))
  • Members of GLCA (founding member), FAHE, HCAC

Things to Verify Before Applying

  • Verify current tuition, deadlines, and requirements on the official website
  • Acceptance rate is 73% (Fall 2024), highly competitive
  • Study abroad: among the highest nationally (per Open Doors data) for participation rate; semester-long programs worldwide

Sources Used

Fees — 2025-26

Program Fees

ProgramLevelAnnual FeeTotal FeeSource
BA Liberal Arts (~40 majors) UG USD 54,864 official-website

Fee figures are indicative. Verify the complete fee structure on the institution's official website.

Admissions — 2025-26

Entrance Exams

Common App Coalition App

Eligibility

BA Liberal Arts (~40 majors)

Minimum: As per institution criteria

Test-optional (since 2011)

Selection Process

  1. Apply via official website or designated portal
  2. Submit required documents and test scores
  3. Await admission decision

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Placements — Not disclosed

Average package Not disclosed
Highest package Not disclosed
Placement rate Not disclosed

Placement data is sourced from institutional records. Verify current data on the institution's official website.

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