Earlham College

Earlham College

Great Lakes Region
Small Town Campus Setting
Very Small Size
635 Undergrad Enrollment
7:1 Student:Faculty
Master’s Highest Degree
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801 National Rd West - Richmond, IN 47374
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From Earlham College

Earlham is a small liberal arts college located in Richmond, Indiana. We're made up of genuine, hardworking humans from around the globe who want to make big changes in our communities and the world-for good. Earlhamites come from vastly different backgrounds, but they are all brilliant, kind and driven.

Through our Epic Advantage, every Earlham student is guaranteed a career-focused experience-such as an internship or research opportunity-funded up to $5,000. With a distinctive focus on collaboration and hands-on learning, Earlham prepares graduates for lives of purpose and accomplishment.

Earlham is known for our world-class faculty who work with students in classrooms, labs, the rainforest, on a glacier, at academic conferences and more. For eight years in a row, Earlham College has been named one of the nation's top 20 classroom experiences by The Princeton Review. The guide also ranks us among the nation's best value colleges, most green colleges, best schools for making an impact and most LGBT-friendly.

The New York Times recently ranked Earlham 13th for economic diversity on the list of the 286 most-selective colleges in the country-a ranking that reflects our unwavering dedication to making an Earlham education accessible to all students, regardless of their financial circumstances. 

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion extends to robust financial aid opportunities, scholarships and a campus culture where all students are accepted and celebrated for who they are. 

Neighborhood

Located in Richmond, Indiana, Earlham College sits in a charming Midwestern town with a walkable downtown area featuring local restaurants, shops, and cultural venues within easy reach of campus. The surrounding neighborhood offers a peaceful, residential setting that balances small-town charm with convenient access to student amenities, creating an ideal environment for focused academics and community engagement. Students enjoy the friendly, tight-knit atmosphere typical of Richmond while having opportunities to explore local businesses and entertainment options on foot or a short bike ride away.
85
Very Walkable
Walk Score
0
Minimal Transit
Transit Score
75
Very Bikeable
Bike Score
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1 mile
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Food & Drink
Restaurants & Bars
Daily Needs
Grocery & Services
Shopping & Entertainment
Shopping & Entertainment
Health & Wellness
Gyms, Parks & Hospitals
Transit Access
Rail (subway, train, light rail)
Bus stops & stations
Median rent nearby: ~$815/mo

Admissions & Enrollment

2026-27 Application Deadlines Deadline  
Early Decision Nov 1, 2026
Early Action Nov 1, 2026
Early Action II Dec 1, 2026
Regular Decision Feb 1, 2027
Application deadlines are based on information from the college website or publicly available sources. Deadlines can change, so be sure to verify all deadlines with the college before applying.
  REQ Required REC Recommended CON Considered NR Not Required
Highschool GPA
Highschool Rank
Highschool Record
College Preparatory Program
Recommendations
Admission test scores
Personal essay
· REQ = Required
· REC = Recommended
· CON = Considered
· NR = Not Required
Standardized Tests % Submitted Score Range  
SAT 32 1178 - 1363  
ACT 22 23 - 30  
Freshmen Class Total Men Women Another
Number of applicants 1,765 48 % 50 % -
Number admitted 1,310 45 % 52 % 3 %
Number enrolled 202 44 % 52 % 98 %
Does not fall into either of the mutually exclusive binary categories provided

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Majors & Degrees

Certificate
Bachelor’s
Master’s
Top 10 in enrollment
Top 5 in enrollment
Top 10 based on enrollment
Top 5 based on enrollment
Area of Study Major Bachelor Master Cert.
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies Japanese Studies — —
African-American/Black Studies — —
Women's Studies — —
Biological and Biomedical Sciences Biochemistry — —
Biology/Biological Sciences — —
Neuroscience — —
Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology — —
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services Accounting — —
Business Administration and Management — —
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia — —
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services Computer Science — —
Education Education — —
Engineering Engineering — —
Pre-Engineering — —
English Language and Literature/Letters English Language and Literature/Letters — —
Creative Writing — —
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics — —
German Language and Literature — —
Linguistics — —
French Language and Literature — —
Spanish Language and Literature — —
History History — —
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities General Studies — —
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies — —
Mathematics and Statistics Mathematics — —
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Data Science — —
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies — —
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies — —
Museology/Museum Studies — —
Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution — —
Natural Resources and Conservation Environmental Studies — —
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and Kinesiology Sports Studies — —
Philosophy and Religious Studies Philosophy — —
Religion/Religious Studies — —
Physical Sciences Chemistry — —
Geology/Earth Science — —
Physics — —
Psychology Research and Experimental Psychology — —
Public Administration and Social Service Professions Human Services — —
Public Policy Analysis — —
Social Sciences Econometrics and Quantitative Economics — —
Economics — —
International Relations and Affairs — —
Political Science and Government — —
Sociology and Anthropology — —
Theology and Religious Vocations Divinity/Ministry — —
Theology/Theological Studies — —
Theology and Religious Vocations — —
Visual and Performing Arts Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts — —
Art/Art Studies — —
Music Pedagogy — —
Music — —

Athletics

NCAA Division III without football
Sport Men Women
Baseball
Basketball
Field Hockey
Golf
Lacrosse
Soccer
Softball
Tennis
Track and Field, Indoor
Track and Field, Outdoor
Track and Field, X-Country
Volleyball

Mission Statement

The mission of Earlham College, an independent, residential college, is to provide the highest quality undergraduate education in the liberal arts, including the sciences, shaped by the distinctive perspectives of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers).