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Earlham College: Courses, Admission, Cost

  • Private College
  • Institute Icon800 acre campus
  • Estd. 1847

About Earlham College

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Year of establishment
1847
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Campus size
800 acres
No. of campus
1
Endowment value
USD 384 million
Scholarships granted
648
Scholarship amount granted
USD 21 million
English proficiency test
Required
Accepted exams
SAT/ACT accepted
Optional
Total faculty
107
Faculty/Student ratio
6
Male/Female ratio
1.17
UG/PG course ratio
0.06
Total criminal offences
37
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On Highlights
Q:   Why do Indian students choose to study at Earlham College?
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Earlham has been accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) since 1915. It is listed among the Top 75 national liberal arts colleges in U.S. News & World Report's 2025 "Best Colleges" report. The college guarantee that you will have funding up to $5,000 to pursue an internship, research experience or other career-focused opportunity somewhere in the world. Degrees from accredited institutions like Earlham College are generally recognised worldwide, enhancing the value of the education received. Approximately 15% of Earlham's student body is foreign, representing more than 45 nations. 

Q:   What is Earlham College known for?
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Earlham college ranked #322 in the top colleges list and #286 in America's Best Value Colleges in 2019 forbes rankings. In U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Colleges” guidebook for 2025, Earlham is ranked as one of the Top 75 national liberal arts colleges. The popular courses at Earlham college are Bachelor in International studies, Economics, Biology, Physics and Neuroscience. The Guggenheim Fellowship, the Golden Globe Award, the Rhodes and Knight-Hennessy scholarships, and the Pulitzer Prize have all been given to Earlham graduates. Some of the notable alumni of Earlham College are Marjorie Hill Allee – author,  Ione Virginia Hill Cowles – president,  General Federation of Women's Clubs and David W. Dennis – Congressman from Indiana.

Earlham College Rankings

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Q:   What is the rank of Earlham College in the world?
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Earlham have several notable rankings. It is listed among the Top 75 national liberal arts colleges in U.S. News & World Report's 2025 "Best Colleges" report. Additionally, the College is now ranked 21st for value, up from 24th the year before. It ranked #322 in the top colleges list and #286 in America's Best Value Colleges in 2019 forbes rankings. According to US News and World Report Earlham College ranked #74 in National Liberal Arts Colleges, #21 in Best Value Schools, #69 in Top Performers on Social Mobility.

 

 

 

 

Earlham College Admission 2025

  • Application fees :No Fees
  • Type of deadline :Regular
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LORNeeded for all courses
EssaysNeeded for all courses
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Q:   Is it hard to get into Earlham College?
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Getting into Earlham College is considered moderately competitive. The acceptance rate of the college is 74%. Earlham College is a test optional college so SAT ACT scores are not mandatory to submit. However, half the applicants admitted to Earlham College who submitted test scores have an SAT score between 1178 and 1363 or an ACT score of 23 and 30. A GPA 3.61 is considered safe for admission. Students need to have Official Secondary School Records and Exam Results and international students require English proficiency test scores. Applicants have to submit letter of recommendation from counselor or teachers. 

Q:   Is Earlham College good for International students?
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Earlham College is a good choice for international students. It is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that its degrees are recognised both in the U.S. and internationally. The college guarantee that students will have funding up to $5,000 to pursue an internship, research experience or other career-focused opportunity somewhere in the world. Over 45 countries are represented among the 15% of international students at Earlham which indicates that overseas students prefer Earlham College. The college operates on open admission policy which makes it more accessible to International students.

Q:   What are the deadlines for submitting applications for Indian students at Earlham College?
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International students are admitted in both the spring and fall semesters. The deadlines are as follows:

Early action deadlines

Early action 1: Nov. 1
Early action 2: Dec. 1

Regular decision deadline

March 1

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Earlham College Fees

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Courses1st Year Tuition FeesDuration & Eligibility
B.Sc.(7 courses)
Duration4 years
Exam AcceptedIELTS, TOEFL, PTE, Duolingo
B.A.(4 courses)
Duration4 years
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B.E. / B.Tech(1 course)
Duration4 years
Exam AcceptedIELTS, TOEFL, PTE, Duolingo
BBA(2 courses)
Duration4 years
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Q:   What is the application fee of Earlham College?
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Earlham college does not charge any application fee. This makes it more accessible for candidates by allowing potential students to apply without incurring any fees. Prospective students can apply via common app. 

Q:   How much money is required in Indian rupees to study at Earlham College?
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The tuition cost at Earlham College is $53,010 (INR 44,56,771). Other academic fee is $920 (INR 77,348). The annual estimated cost of books and supplies is around $1,000 (INR 84,074). This sums up to $54,930 (INR 46,18,193). This cost excludes the meals, housing and other miscellaneous expenses. 







Earlham
Student profile

Quick university statsInsights on student demographics, enrolment, and academic success
UG Race

Others

81%

Hispanic

8%

Black

7%

Asian

2%

UG Student residence

Out of state

52%

In state

31%

Foreign

15%

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UG Number of Applicant

1375
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Overall Graduation Rate

75

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Answered 8 months ago

Lebanon Valley College is less expensive than Earlham College. The annual tuition at this college ranges from 24,33,000 to 30,41,000. Conversely, Earlham College charges an annual tuition fee of approximately 34,19,000 to 40,25,000. In addition, Lebanon Valley College awards much larger financial ai

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Earlham College is focused on in-person, experiential learning and has few online courses to choose from. For some classes, however, there are online classes available. ln the2020-2021 academic year,39 students took at least one online course, a decrease from57 students the previous year. Students e

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The application process at Earlham College include three steps:

Applicants have to apply via Common App. 

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  • Official Secondary School Records and Exam Results.
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Misha

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Answered 11 months ago

The acceptance rate of Earlham College is 74%. The acceptance rate for Earlham College in 2022 was 73.2%. This was higher than the 2021 acceptance rate of 69.1%. The acceptance rate indicates that the college is a moderately selective one.

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University CityRichmond, Indiana, USA

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801 National Rd W, Richmond, IN 47374, USA

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801 National Rd W, Richmond, IN 47374, USA
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