Earlham College 2021 Travel Piece

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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