Admissions and Financial Aid
The Earlham Graduate Programs in Education aim to develop educators from a diversity of backgrounds who are passionate about teaching ad learning and the impact education can have on the world.
Learn more about how to apply to our programs, tuition and affordability, and what we look for in applicants.
How to apply
Each degree listed below provides instructions on how to apply for both domestic and international students:
Domestic students
- Start an application for your program in Slate
- Upload required materials, including an unofficial transcript from your last institution. (Students will need to provide official transcripts upon admission to the program)
- Attend group interview with other applicants
- Wait for admissions decision
International students
Acceptance deadline for international students is March 1st, meaning international students need to apply by February 15th
- Contact admissions ([email protected]) and let the department know you are applying as an international student
- Submit English proficiency scores from any of the following: TOEFL, Duolingo, or IELTS
- If scores are accepted, start an application for your program in Slate
- Upload required materials, including an unofficial transcript from your last institution. (Students will need to provide official transcripts upon admission to the program)
- Attend group interview with other applicants
- Wait for admissions decision
Domestic students
- Start an application for your program in Slate
- Upload required materials, including an unofficial transcript from your last institution. (Students will need to provide official transcripts upon admission to the program)
- Attend group interview with other applicants
- Wait for admissions decision
International students
Acceptance deadline for international students is March 1st, meaning international students need to apply by February 15th
- Contact admissions ([email protected]) and let the department know you are applying as an international student
- Submit English proficiency scores from any of the following: TOEFL, Duolingo, or IELTS
- If scores are accepted, start an application for your program in Slate
- Upload required materials, including an unofficial transcript from your last institution. (Students will need to provide official transcripts upon admission to the program)
- Attend group interview with other applicants
- Wait for admissions decision
Domestic students
- Contact the coach you are interested in being a GA for
- Complete GA application with athletics
- If accepted by coach, begin an application with your program in Slate
- Upload required materials, including an unofficial transcript from your last institution. (Students will need to provide official transcripts upon admission to the program)
- Attend group interview with other applicants
- Wait for admissions decision
International students
Acceptance deadline for international students is March 1st, meaning international students need to apply by February 15th.
- Contact the coach you are interested in being a GA for
- Complete GA application with athletics
- Contact admissions ([email protected]) and let the department know you are applying as an international student
- Submit English proficiency scores from any of the following: TOEFL, Duolingo, or IELTS
- If accepted by coach and proficiency scores are accepted by admissions, begin an application with your program in Slate
- Upload required materials, including an unofficial transcript from your last institution. (Students will need to provide official transcripts upon admission to the program)
- Attend group interview with other applicants
- Wait for admissions decision
Guidelines
The M.A.T. and M.Ed. programs seek to admit individuals who have the competence and commitment to be outstanding educators and who value the principles and practices that inform the programs.
Both programs accept applications from graduates of Earlham and actively seek graduates from other institutions.
A selection committee of G.P.E faculty and admissions officers assess applicants for both programs using the pieces of the application listed below. Before concluding the application process, applicants are invited to campus to participate in an interview.
Candidate fit and readiness for the programs are assessed through:
- Personal statement (essay)
- Interview
- Grade point average (at least 3.0 in either major or overall course work is desired)
- Standardized test scores (for M.A.T. only) (CASA or other alternatives)
- Three letters of recommendation (at least one from a college professor)
- Transcript review to assess the breadth and depth of student preparation
Commitment to the cohort and the program’s principles and dispositions for teaching are evaluated mainly through analyses of the application essay, interviews and letters of recommendation. We also seek candidates who have positive experiences in working with youth as one other means of confirming their desire and capacity to become an educator.
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Cost and affordability
Earlham College is consistently ranked a Best Value college by national ranking guides–and we strive to bring the same value to our graduate students. Because our programs are condensed into 11 months, you’ll be able to finish your education and begin your career sooner than traditional two-year programs.
Scholarships and aid
GPE Merit-Based Scholarships
Applicants are automatically assessed for a merit scholarship based on criteria such as your interview score, undergraduate G.P.A., the content and quality of your personal statement and diversity statement, your previous experience in education, and other varying factors. M.A.T. scholarships range up to $10,000, and M.Ed. scholarships range up to $8,000.
Teachers Like Us Scholarship (M.A.T. only)
M.A.T.Applicants who come from racial and ethnic backgrounds that have been historically excluded from education will be automatically granted a set amount of additional scholarship funds (determined by G.P.E. faculty each year) from our Teachers Like Us Scholarship, made possible by generous donors.
Student loans
Given that students need to cover the cost of tuition and living expenses for the three semester they are in the program, most GPE students apply for student loans. You can find information on student loans here and the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) here.
If you’d like additional help navigating the financial decisions involved in graduate school, you can contact Earlham’s Office of Financial Aid.
2023-24 Tuition
The Graduate Programs in Education have no fees associated with them, and all textbooks are supplied by the program.
| M.A.T. program | $29,000 |
| M.Ed. program | $23,000 |