Earlham College, established by the Religious Society of Friends, also called the Quakers, is in Richmond, Indiana. The college came was established in 1847 and since then has been a private, residential, co-educational, college of liberal arts. A non-profit college, it covers an area of approximately 800 acres and caters to more than 1000 students. An exceptional feature about this college is that there are no titles for the teaching staff since Quakers always believed in equality.
Primarily an undergraduate college, Earlham offers two graduate programs: the Masters of Arts in Teaching as well as the Master of Education. The undergraduate program offers courses in a number of fields including liberal arts, mathematics, drama and performing arts, among others.
Earlham College hosts both men’s and women’s sports teams who play basketball, volleyball, outdoor and indoor track and tennis. The teams are nicknamed the Quakers and they participate in the North Coast Athletic Conference.
Earlham is in a town not particularly near any major cities, in Richmond, IN. The school has a Friends religious affiliation. Earlham is classified as a private, not-for-profit college. Students at the school earn degrees up to the Master's degree.
There are more programs of study at Earlham than you'll find at most colleges of similar size. The most common major fields study at the school include science, mathematics, art studies, drama and performing arts, and liberal arts.
Earlham does not admit all applicants. The middle range of verbal SAT scores in 2007 was 570 to 690 for students at the school. While math SAT scores among applicants varied, those accepted commonly had scores between 550 and 650. Earlham attracts a fair number of students from out of state.
One indicator of school quality is the number of students per professor, and here the school does well in comparison to most schools. Some professors at Earlham are awarded tenure, allowing the school to retain good faculty members.
The school, in 2007, had 1,365 students (1,325 full-time equivalent).
Most students at Earlham attend full-time. The school is not thought of as a commuter school, and many students live on campus or nearby. Dorm living is common. The school makes available student meal plans. Athletic teams at Earlham belong to the North Coast Athletic Conference for major sports.
More complete details are provided below.
Earlham College
801 National Rd West
Richmond, IN 47374-4095
General Phone: (765) 983-1200
http://www.earlham.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 138 | interdisciplinary studies, sociology, peace and conflict resolution, political science, English language and literature, area studies, Spanish language, Japanese studies, ... |
| Science | 50 | biology, biochemistry, geology, chemistry, physics, biopsychology |
| Education And Teaching | 39 | secondary teaching, education |
| Religion And Philosophy | 26 | ministry, philosophy, religion, theology and religious vocations, Jewish studies |
| Therapy And Counseling | 25 | psychology |
| Art Studies | 20 | art studies |
| Business And Management | 10 | business management |
| Mathematics | 9 | mathematics |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 6 | drama |
| Music | 5 | music |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 2 | computer science |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 0 | environmental science |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 0 | photography |
| Media | 0 | journalism, communication and journalism |
| Fine Arts | 0 | art history and criticism |
Number of programs and degrees for Earlham in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 282 | 41 |
| Master's degree | 36 | 2 |
| First-professional degree | 12 | 1 |
In 2007, Earlham had a total enrollment of 1,365 students (1,325 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 49% |
| Women | 51% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 88% |
| Graduate | 8% |
| First Professional | 5% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 73% |
| Black | 6% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 9% |
| (Foreign Students) | 9% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 27% |
| 20-21 | 38% |
| 22-24 | 22% |
| 25-29 | 3% |
| 30-34 | 1% |
| 35-39 | 1% |
| 40-49 | 3% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 84 % |
Earlham offers campus housing for 973 of its 1,325 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Richmond, Indiana for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Indiana Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,748 | 1,204 | 69% | 301 | 25% |
| Men | 783 | 477 | 61% | 147 | 31% |
| Women | 965 | 727 | 75% | 154 | 21% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 570 | 690 |
| SAT Math | 550 | 650 |
| ACT Composite | 24 | 29 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 82% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 35% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 31,514 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 31,514 |
| Room and board | $ 6,504 |
| Room charge | $ 3,260 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,244 |
| Books and supplies | $ 850 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,000 |
Financial Aid:
Earlham participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 179300)
Earlham has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 31 | 23 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 19 | 13 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 8 | 11 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 1 | * | 2 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 25 | $72,986 | 19 | $67,810 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 12 | $59,131 | 8 | $50,422 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 20 | $52,413 | 18 | $46,070 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 57 | $62,851 | 45 | $56,023 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | North Coast Athletic Conference |
| Basketball | North Coast Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | North Coast Athletic Conference |
| Track | North Coast Athletic Conference |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Education, General
Secondary Education and Teaching
FINE ARTS
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
LIBERAL ARTS
African-American/Black Studies
Area Studies, Other
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, and Gender Studies, Other
Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics, General
Comparative Literature
Economics, General
English Language and Literature/Letters, Other
French Language and Literature
German Language and Literature
History, General
Japanese Studies
Latin American Studies
Linguistics
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Women's Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other
Journalism
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Photography
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Divinity/Ministry (BD, MDiv)
Jewish/Judaic Studies
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
Theology and Religious Vocations, Other
SCIENCE
Biochemistry
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Biopsychology
Chemistry, General
Geology/Earth Science, General
Physics, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Earlham Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in art studies (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | ![]() ![]() |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | ![]() |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | ![]() |
| Student SAT scores (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | ![]() |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | ![]() |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 12% | ![]() |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in drama and performing arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | ![]() |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | ![]() |
Notable:
Friends affiliation
Accepts some high school credits
Grants credits for AP courses
Career counseling
Career services
Student employment services
Option to study abroad
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
Offers a board (meal) plan
Tenure system for quality teaching
NCAA athletic conference member
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