by our College Data Analytics TeamHere are the current tuition and fee figures for Earlham College, plus how they compare to other colleges and a forward projection.
In the latest reported year, tuition and fees at Earlham College ran $53,930 a year for undergraduate students. Students from in state and out of state pay the same here.
The fees portion of those totals amounted to $920; the rest is tuition itself.
| Most Recent Reported Year | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $53,010 |
| Fees | $920 |
| Total | $53,930 |
These tuition and fee numbers are for one year of attendance and do not include room and board.
Remember that a lot of students receive financial aid and scholarships that bring down the real cost they pay. The totals here are the list price.
How much does Earlham College charge if you go part time? Head to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for the breakdown.
To put that price in context, here is how Earlham College costs compare against other schools. Each label reflects how the school sits versus the average of that group.
| Nationwide | In IN | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | Expensive | Expensive | Expensive |
Compared to colleges across the country, Earlham College comes in higher than most schools.
Remember that a school can look pricey on sticker price alone yet be a better deal after financial aid. Check the Earlham College Financial Aid page for specifics.
Tuition at Earlham College has changed over recent reported years.
| Year | Tuition |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $48,253 |
| Two Years Ago | $49,218 |
| One Year Ago | $50,970 |
| Most Recent Year | $53,010 |
The following chart shows how tuition at Earlham has changed across the reported years.
Year over year, tuition climbed 4.0%. Carrying the same rate forward one year puts tuition + fees around $56,088 for the coming year.
Tuition tends to creep up year over year at most schools, so plan for the cost in later years to exceed today’s posted rate.
Find answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for more context.
Averaged across those years, tuition and fees increased by 3.21%, so cost a year out lands around $55,663.
At the same pace, the next five years of tuition and fees would project as follows:
| Academic Year | Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|
| Next Year | $55,663 |
| In 2 Years | $57,451 |
| In 3 Years | $59,297 |
| In 4 Years | $61,202 |
| In 5 Years | $63,168 |
When you map out how you’ll pay, build in these annual increases — four years of out-of-state cost at this pace comes to around $233,613.
Tuition is just the starting figure — financial aid can sharply lower the real price a family pays.
For more on the aid available at Earlham College, go to the Earlham College Financial Aid page.
