RICHMOND, IN
* Changing lives—and the world—for good since 1847.
E A R L H A M ur . luhm (n.) the college that will change your life so you can change the world.
Earlham is the best college you've never heard of. But that's OK, because everyone else has:
U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT
consistently ranks Earlham College among its Top 100 National Liberal Arts Colleges (84), Best Value Colleges (29) and Best Undergraduate Teaching experiences (28).
THE PRINCETON REVIEW
ranks Earlham College as a "Best Classroom Experience," a "Best Value College," and as one of the “Best Schools for Making an Impact.”
COLLEGES THAT CHANGE LIVES
Earlham College is one of only 40 institutions chosen for inclusion in Loren Pope's visionary book.
FISKE GUIDE TO COLLEGES
counts Earlham as one of the nation’s “best and most interesting” institutions of higher education.
OPENDOORS
ranks Earlham No. 3 nationally for percentage of study abroad participation.
Great minds. Teaching for good.
CHANGING THE WORLD
In the 1970s, the band Ten Years After famously sang, "I'd love to change
Challenge for your head. Purpose for your heart.
the world, but I don't know what to do."
At Earlham, your professors will walk alongside you every step of the way to ensure that you can—
Clearly, they weren't
and will—know what to do on your way to changing
Earlhamites.
the world. Our faculty are fascinating, brilliant world-changers in their own right, and you’ll be on a first-name basis with each of them. You read that right: we don’t use titles here, an intentional choice that hearkens back to our Quaker roots. Our faculty and students approach learning as a collaborative process. Don’t expect to sit in a lecture hall passively absorbing information—here, you’ll be asked to fully engage and to contribute your own inner knowledge and perspective to the classroom.
LEARN MORE AT EARLHAM.EDU/ACADEMICS
an EPIC Journey
Before you even set foot on Earlham’s
meaningful ways to build
campus, you begin what we call
leadership skills through athletics,
the EPIC Journey—an intentionally
student organizations and other
designed path through your college
co-curricular activities. You'll
years and beyond that connects
graduate with the ability to articulate
classroom learning to professional
how all of these experiences have
discernment, unparalleled internship
prepared you to thrive professionally
and research opportunities, and
and personally after Earlham.
EARLHAM'S EPIC ADVANTAGE
The EPIC Advantage guarantees at least one fully funded career-discerning internship or research experience to every student, up to $5,000.
Four years. For life. For good.
AN AVERAGE CL ASS IS MADE UP OF
12 STUDENTS
&
there's always one person who is too excited for their 8a.m.
and a 9 to 1
An Earlham education prepares you for more than a job—it prepares you for a life well-lived. Our graduates live and work with purpose because they’ve had the mentorship of a deeply committed teaching faculty, the support of
STUDENT-FACULT Y RATIO
DOMESTIC DIVERSIT Y
INTERNATIONAL
23% 18%
representing 40+ states
a caring community
representing 60+ countries
THE WORLD, REPRESENTED
and experiences that can only come from the pairing of a globally oriented liberal arts education with hands-on problem solving.
more at * Learn earlham.edu/outcomes
OUTCOMES
91
%
of the Class of 2020 were employed or in grad school within 6 months of graduation.
TOP GRADUATE SCHOOLS
TOP JOB INDUSTRIES
• Earlham College (Graduate Programs in Education and Earlham School of Religion)
• Healthcare
• Columbia University • Carnegie Mellon University • Georgetown University
• Education • Nonprofits
We put The Heart in the Heartland.
THE HEART Most colleges have a quad. Earlham has The Heart.
LOCAL FAVORITES Interested in the great outdoors? Take a hike on the miles of trails—or in the creeks—that wind through Earlham’s expansive back campus. In town, you can immerse yourself in nature at Cope Environmental Center or the Hayes Arboretum.
Our hometown, Richmond, is a small city that’s just
As the birthplace of recorded jazz, Richmond has a deep musical history. Additionally, it’s home to the second-oldest art museum in Indiana, the Richmond Symphony Orchestra, a summer Shakespeare festival and more cultural attractions.
a short drive from several major metropolitan areas and international airports—including Indianapolis, Dayton, Cincinnati and Chicago. Richmond has plenty of opportunities for you to engage in community life—whether you’re looking for outdoor pursuits, a vibrant arts scene, great food or ways to volunteer in your new hometown.
Hungry to explore? Stop by Roscoe’s Coffee Bar and Tap Room, head to El Rodeo for authentic Mexican cuisine or order delivery from Gulzar’s, an Earlham favorite.
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Learn more at earlham.edu/visit
Wide world. Close-knit community.
Earlham was founded by Quakers.
from all faiths or none—but we still
You know, those abolitionist, social
hold some of our founding values
justice-loving truth-seekers who,
close to the heart. We call these our
in the 18th and 19th centuries, had
Principles and Practices: respect for
radical ideas like equal rights and
persons, integrity, peace and justice,
public education.
simplicity and community. They
Today, our global and inclusive community is made up of people
make for a distinctive, respectful and uncommonly engaged campus culture.
65% OF STUDENTS Study abroad during their time at Earlham College.
“As an international student, I never imagined I'd attend a small school in Indiana, but it's one of the best decisions I've ever made.” ARISH MUDRA MAKSHASHA '19
Watson Fellow, Ph.D. candidate in translational neuroscience, University of Edinburgh
The good life. From vegan selections and halal
on creating a living and learning
meat options in the dining hall,
environment where you feel
to gender non-binary housing
welcomed, supported and safe.
opportunities, to supportive
Your voice, your experience, your
groups for students from a wide
unique perspective on the world—
variety of backgrounds and
these things matter. In fact, they
identities, Earlham is focused
define the Earlham experience.
L I V E I N G O O D C O M P A N Y Student housing options include traditional residence halls, apartments and houses dedicated to the shared interests of students who live there. Earlham does not have Greek organizations because we aspire to create one campus community that is open and welcoming to all.
LEAD IN GOOD COMPANY Earlham student organizations cover a wide range—from the Center for Inclusive Gender Identities and the Buddhist Student Union to Cabaret Club and esports. And if you don't see an organization that supports your needs and interests, you're encouraged to make one for yourself.
PL AY IN GOOD COMPANY
Athletics are a huge—and fun—part of life at Earlham. Some 35 percent of our students are members of our 15 Division III teams, but even those who aren't sporty love to cheer for the Quakers. Teams include men's and women's basketball, cross-country, track & field, lacrosse, soccer, golf, men's baseball, women's volleyball and women's field hockey.
An education for good. A great value.
AVERAGE COST OF ATTENDANCE AFTER AID: $24,500*
*Please note, this figure is for first-time, first-year undergraduate students. Costs may vary based on individual circumstances and this is not a guarantee of aid.
2021-22 tuition & costs
95% of Earlham students receive
Tuition
$48,253
Room
$6,261
Meal Plan
$5,593
some form of financial aid. Fees At Earlham, we recognize that your education is an investment—and we’re committed to delivering a quality liberal arts education at an affordable price. It’s why we’re consistently ranked a “Best Value” college by The Princeton Review. Our healthy endowment and strong network of alumni and friends who believe in the value of an Earlham education make it possible for us to award significant aid to students like you. Earlham offers merit, talent-based and special interest scholarships to high academic achievers, students interested in art, chemistry, community service and engagement, diversity leadership, music, theatre arts, Quakers—the list goes on!
more about how affordable a * Learn selective liberal arts college can be at earlham.edu/financial-aid.
TOTAL
$800 $60,907
Remember, your scholarships and financial aid will reduce this amount.
Ready to take the next step on your journey? Scan the QR code to fill out our request for information form, and a team member will be in touch.
Visiting and applying Ready to get to know Earlham? Schedule an in-person or virtual visit, or register for one of our online information sessions at earlham.edu/visit.
Ready to apply? Apply via the Earlham application or the Common Application at earlham.edu/apply.
APPLICATION DEADLINES
NOVEMBER 1, 2021
MARCH 1, 2022
Deadline for early action 1 applicants
Deadline for regular
seeking priority consideration for an
decision applicants
invitation to Scholarship Day DECEMBER 1, 2021 Deadline for early action 2 applicants seeking priority consideration for an invitation to Scholarship Day
PRE-HEALTH Our medical school and other health professions acceptance rate is twice the national average, with alumni attending prestigious schools such as Harvard, Yale and Johns Hopkins.
PRE-L AW
You will receive outstanding, highly personalized preparation for law school while choosing from a variety of majors.
3+1 PROGRAMS Earlham offers students an opportunity to earn a B.A. and M.A.T. in education and a teaching license in only four years. Students also can earn a B.A. and M.Ed. in museum studies in four years.
ENGINEERING Earlham offers a variety of dual-degree and transfer programs with top schools such as Case Western, Columbia and Washington University (St. Louis).
Majors, minors & applied minors MAJORS
Social Services
African & African American Studies
Sociology/Anthropology
Ancient and Classical Studies
Spanish & Hispanic Studies*
Art
Theatre Arts
Biochemistry
Women’s, Gender, Sexuality Studies
Biology* Chemistry*
MINORS & APPLIED MINORS
Comparative Languages & Linguistics
Anthrozoology
Computer Science
Archaeology
Creative Writing
Arts and Advocacy
Data Science
Art, Nature and Conservation
Earth and Environmental Science*
Arts Management
Economics
Contemplative Studies
English*
Digital Arts
Environmental Sustainability
East Asian Studies
Exercise Science
Education
French and Francophone Studies*
Equestrian Management
Global Management (Business)
Film Studies
History*
Japanese Language & Linguistics
International Studies
Jewish Studies
Japanese Studies
Law and Social Justice
Mathematics*
Leadership
Media and Communications
Medical Humanities
Museum Studies
Outdoor Education
Music*
Peace Corps Prep
Neuroscience
Public Health
Peace and Global Studies
Quality Science
Philosophy
Sports Management
Physics and Astronomy*
Sustainability and Management
Politics*
Sustainable Agriculture
Pre-engineering
Teaching English to Speakers of Other
Psychology
Languages
Public Policy Religion
*Denotes a major with a 3+1 option to earn a B.A. and M.A.T. in education and a teaching license.
OFFICE OF ADMISSIONS
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