National rankings and hallmarks of excellence
Earlham College is recognized nationally for excellence in the liberal arts, including transformative teaching, global education and career preparation. Consistently ranked among the nation’s top liberal arts colleges by U.S. News & World Report and home to one of the country’s best classroom experiences according to The Princeton Review, Earlham combines academic rigor with deeply personal mentorship and hands-on learning.
U.S. News & World Report
- Top 100 National Liberal Arts College (#76 overall)
- #17: “Best Value Schools”
- #21: “Best Undergraduate Teaching”
- #36: “Study Abroad”
- #47: “Most Innovative Schools”
Princeton Review
- Named to guide’s “Best 392 Colleges” for 2027
- Recognized for 11 consecutive years for “Best Classroom Experience,” reflecting sustained excellence in teaching and student engagement (currently #11 overall)
- #12 “Most Accessible Professors”
- #19 “Professors Get High Marks”
- #7 “Best College Radio Station”
- #15 “LGBTQ-friendly”
- #21 “Friendliest Students”
- #24 “Green Matters: Everyone Cares about Conservation”
Top Feeder for Graduate & Medical Schools
- 82% medical school acceptance rate — nearly double the national average
- Graduates attend top medical schools, including Cleveland Clinic, Harvard, and Stanford
- Recognized by College Transitions as one of the nation’s leading Ph.D. feeders:
- #1 in sociology
- #2 in education
- #7 in biological sciences
- #13 overall for Ph.D. production
Excellence in Study Abroad
- #4 nationally for percentage of students who study abroad — Institute of International Education
- #36 nationally for study abroad programs — U.S. News & World Report
Colleges That Change Lives
Earlham is one of the proud 45 Colleges That Change Lives. The non-profit organization and a widely acclaimed college guide book is based on Loren Pope’s philosophy of student-centered undergraduate education. “The colleges in this book are notable for their sense of community, but none has more concern for others, their rights, their views, and for the life of the mind than Earlham College.”
Niche
- #1 most diverse liberal arts college in Indiana
- #2 best liberal arts college in Indiana
- #9 best Indiana colleges for student-athletes
- #63 nationally for best liberal arts college
- B+ overall ranking
Forbes
- A+ ranking in 2026 America’s College Financial Grades