University Attributes

Earlham comprises Earlham College and the Earlham School of Religion, located in Richmond, Indiana, a city of about 39,000. Founded in 1847 by the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers), Earlham College is an independent, four-year, coeducational, residential institution of higher learning.

Approximately 1,200 undergraduate students attend Earlham College on its 800-acre tree-shaded campus. Earlham College offers Bachelor of Arts degrees in 40 disciplinary and interdisciplinary fields, as well as permitting self-designed studies and a cooperative program in engineering.

Master of Arts in Teaching and Master of Education degrees also are offered at Earlham College.

The Earlham School of Religion, established in 1960 and administered by its own Dean, offers the Master of Arts degree in religion and the Master of Ministry degree. A total of 141 students are enrolled in these graduate programs.

Among the nation's academically strongest liberal arts colleges, Earlham is organized around four academic divisions (Fine Arts, Humanities, Natural Sciences and Social Sciences). Additionally, seven interdisciplinary majors and 12 interdisciplinary minors are offered.

Earlham's international and domestic off-campus programs are popular enhancements for the College's curriculum, attracting participation from 70% of the student body. In addition students may engage in summer research programs. Earlham students enjoy an advantageous 12:1 student to faculty ratio with 93 full-time faculty in 2010-11. The student body, 55% of which are female, and 45% male, represent 42 states and 81 countries. Ninety-six percent of full-time faculty members hold the terminal degree in their field. Earlham's varsity athletes compete in the NCAA Division III and the Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference.

The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools accredits Earlham College. Earlham's Graduate Programs in Education are accredited by the Indiana Professional Standards Board, and the Earlham School of Religion is accredited through the Association of Theological Schools.

Degrees Available

• Bachelors

Degree Level

Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Subject Areas

Experience Required

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