by our College Data Analytics TeamHome to about 736 undergraduates in 2020, Earlham is a very small, private college located in Richmond, Indiana. This is a great opportunity for those who would thrive in a charming, small-town atmosphere. Should you tire of the campus however, Earlham offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by Earlham can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our Earlham Guide to Distance and Online Learning.
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Individuals with disabilities make up 13.0% of the student population at Earlham. For more information on policies and accommodations that the college provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Earlham Disability Services.
Earlham offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.
* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.
Earlham has a comparatively very small, student body. There were 736 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 733 (99.6%). Part-time attendance was 3 (0.4%).
| Full-time | Part-time | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 733 | 3 | 736 |
Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Earlham receives top marks for overall diversity. We rank Earlham #204 out of 3,451.
The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.
You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Earlham by looking closer at the ethnic, gender, age, and geographic diversity metrics from the Earlham Diversity Guide.
Earlham has a total of 287 student athletes, 177 men and 110 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.
| Total Revenue (all teams) | $1,670,512 |
| Total Expenses (all teams) | $1,626,975 |
| Net | $43,537 |
For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Earlham College Athletics