What does it cost to attend Earlham College?
What you will actually pay is determined by your financial aid package, but let’s get you a ballpark idea right now.
→ Keep in mind that tuition is the same whether you’re in-state or out of state.
Students on average enjoy a nearly 60% decrease in cost1 thanks to a combination of federal and state financial aid, and our generous grants and scholarships. Find out your expected cost by applying to Earlham and submitting your FAFSA as soon as possible (use Earlham’s school code — 001793 — on your FAFSA).
Average cost by income
Here’s an example of our financial aid packages in action. We’ve listed net price according to household income to give you an idea of what to expect.
Earlham’s cost before financial aid in 2023-2024 was $67,684 (includes tuition, fees, books, housing and food), but check out what our students actually paid:
| Household income | 2023-2024 Avg. Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0 – $30,000 | $17,178 |
| $30,001 – $48,000 | $15,658 |
| $48,001 – $75,000 | $19,768 |
| $75,001 – $110,000 | $26,136 |
| $110,001 and more | $31,058 |
Are you an Indiana resident? See if you qualify for the INspire Earlham program for an even more affordable option.
Not sure if you can afford Earlham? Apply for free and find out!
If you feel like Earlham is a good fit for you, simply submit your FAFSA and apply to Earlham — we’ll quickly send you you personalized financial aid package to see just how much financial aid you can expect.
We’re committed to finding opportunities to make our exceptional, nationally-ranked college experience as affordable as possible.
Earlham’s school code for submitting your FAFSA: 001793
Affordability at Earlham
- 99% of our students receive financial aid.
- Average annual grant and scholarship aid awarded to our students is $42,9702.
- We’re ranked a “Best Value” college by The Princeton Review because we are committed to providing a prestigious college education for curious and passionate people at an affordable price.
Not ready to submit your FAFSA?
- Check out the types of financial aid that make Earlham affordable (merit and need based scholarships, grants, loans, student employment and more).
- Get a more personalized estimate with our net price calculator.
- Schedule a visit to campus.
- Contact our Admissions team to learn more about scholarships, grants, work-study opportunities and more.
- Check our our 2025-2026 tuition and costs.
2025-2026 Tuition and costs
Tuition is the same whether you’re in-state or out of state.
Billed costs for all on-campus students
| Tuition | $54,864 |
| Housing | $7,830 |
| Meal Plan | $6,994 |
| Fees | $950 |
| Total | $70,638 |
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 | $54,864 |
| Fees | $950 |
| Health insurance* | $2,078 |
| Total | $55,814 / $57,892* |
*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 | $3,436 | $6,872 |
| Meals | $2,945 | $2,945 |
A note on fees:
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. Additional fee information.
- Based on the percent decrease between the expense for the academic year and Average Net Price for 2021-2024 as reported by College Navigator. ↩︎
- Based on the latest 2023-24 average annual financial aid award reported to College Navigator. ↩︎