Published cost of attendance is $67,684. After need-based aid, low-income families pay approximately $17,178, middle-income families pay around $19,768, higher-income families pay approximately $31,058.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $67,684 |
| Tuition and Fees | $53,930 |
| Room and Board | $13,985 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$42,970 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $24,714 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $17,178 |
| $30–48k | $15,658 |
| $48–75k | $19,768 |
| $75–110k | $26,136 |
| $110k+ | $31,058 |
Published cost of attendance is $67,684. After need-based aid, low-income families pay approximately $17,178, middle-income families pay around $19,768, higher-income families pay approximately $31,058. Azimuth ranks Earlham College #931 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions, in the 34.7 percentile. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $23,488; families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $23,050. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $44,750, median federal debt projects to a monthly payment of about $265 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios, use Azimuth's Financial GPS tool.
How much students borrow and whether debt is manageable given outcomes.
Debt is moderate relative to earnings. Manageable for most graduates, but higher-debt borrowers should plan carefully.
How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Graduates of Earlham College earn median 4-year earnings of $44,750, placing Earlham College in the 2.7 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Earlham College #1159 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The earnings pattern reflects Earlham College's strength in fields where liberal arts training translates into stable, professional-track outcomes. Biological Sciences represents the institution's largest degree concentration, anchoring the earnings profile. Research Psychology is the most popular program with 23 graduates, while The Business Administration program graduates 23 students earning median 4-year earnings of $60,745 — roughly 0.9x the national benchmark for the field. Biochemistry, Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology and Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology and Biochemistry, Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology and Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology and Molecular Biology and Biology, General round out the top programs by scale, each enrolling substantial cohorts. The breadth of Earlham College's program portfolio — spanning Business (10%), Social Sciences (9%), and Arts (9%) — supports consistent outcomes across majors and reflects the institution's liberal arts mission.
