Tuition and costs
We recognize cost is a key factor in college decisions for many families-that’s why we do everything we can to make Earlham- affordable to all students. In fact, more than 95 percent of Earlham students receive some form of financial aid. We’re consistently ranked a “Best Value” college by The Princeton Review because of our commitment to providing a distinctive, nationally ranked liberal arts education at an affordable price.
2024-25 Estimated tuition and personal costs
Billed costs for all on-campus students
| Tuition | $53,010 |
| Housing | $7,386 |
| Meal Plan | $6,599 |
| Fees | $920 |
| Total | $67,915 |
Estimated expenses for all on-campus students
| Books and supplies | $1,000 |
| Personal expenses | $1,043 |
| Health insurance* | $2,078 |
*estimated if student is not covered by other insurance
Additional estimated expenses
| Domestic | |
|---|---|
| Travel | $300 – $1,200 |
| Federal loan fees* (on average) | $61 |
| International | |
|---|---|
| Break housing** | $20 / night |
*only applies if federal subsidized and/or unsubsidized loans are taken out
**with financial support provided based on financial need
Billed costs for all off-campus students
| Tuition | $53,010 |
| Fees | $920 |
| Health insurance* | $2,078 |
| Total | $53,930 / $56,008* |
*estimated if student is not covered by other insurance
Estimated expenses for all off-campus students
| Books and supplies | $1,000 |
| Personal expenses | $1,043 |
| Domestic Students | |
| Travel | $300 |
| Federal loan fees* (on average) | $61 |
*only applies if federal subsidized and/or unsubsidized loans are taken out
Additional estimated expenses
| Living with parents | Not living with parents | |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | $4,773 | $9,547 |
| Meals | $2,652 | $5,304 |
Disclaimers
Earlham fees cover student activities, access to health services (excluding prescribed medications and laboratory tests), athletic events admission, use of facilities including the Athletics and Wellness Center, subscriptions to student publications and special events. Some courses require the payment of additional fees for materials, equipment or special instruction such as private music lessons. These fees are indicated on the Course Schedule.
An overload charge of $1,473 per credit hour is assessed for registration in excess of 18 credit hours each semester.
A part-time charge of $1,767 per credit hour is assessed for registration below 12 credit hours each semester.
Estimate your costs
Our net price calculator will provide you with an estimate of your cost of attendance and financial aid for which you may qualify.
More information and resources
Earlham is a community like no other. Our students and faculty are partners in learning, seeking truth wherever truth may lead. Learn more about Earlham at the links below.