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Quick Stats

African American 6%
Asian American 3%
Hispanic 2%
International 13%
Native American 0%
White 65%
Unknown 12%
Historically Black College/University? No
Tribal College? No
Out-of-State Students 80%
Common States of Residence
  • Foreign countries
  • Illinois
  • Massachusetts
  • New York
  • Ohio
Student Age Breakdown Under 18: 0%
18-19: 34%
20-21: 41%
22-24: 14%
25+: 7%
Female Faculty 48%
Male Faculty 52%
Faculty Diversity African American: 9%
Asian American: 6%
Hispanic: 3%
International: 1%
Native American: 0%
White: 82%
Unknown: 0%

Student Author OverviewWhat's This?

While our diversity pales in comparison to public urban universities, Earlham usually has the political wherewithal to back initiatives with more than just political correctness. We’re not where we could be, but students and faculty care about this complex issue and are politically informed enough to speak up on behalf of diversity. The degree of socioeconomic diversity stands as evidence of the generous need-based financial aid at Earlham that outpaces comparable schools in the region. The large international student population and the Japanese exchange program also contribute. Sure, Earlham is predominantly liberal, but many right-leaning students and professors aren’t afraid to voice their opinions either. These factors lead to an ongoing, campus-wide discussion on the difficulties of overcoming global issues within the context of an academic community. Earlham provides a truly incredible place for people of many races, nations, sexualities, and ideologies to come together in ways that are not possible on most college campuses, but sometimes, we need to be more careful about not blinding ourselves with self-congratulation. Earlham can and often does live up to its self-promoted image of inclusion and welcome. However, self-segregation and homogeneity within racial groups should not be ignored. We have plenty of room for improvement, but this issue is not one that students or faculty are going to be shying away from any time soon.

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Diversity at Earlham College

figzubat

Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution '15

5.0
A+

Highly Diverse!

I'm white and usually I'm the minority at the lunch table or in a classroom. There are probably at least 30% international students here, if not more, with many from Japan, Mexico, Australia, Norway, and China. I've met so many awesome people from around the world here; it's very neat and definitely something unique to Earlham.

Nov 04, 2011

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Diversity at Earlham College

abernem

Biology '08

4.6
A

Acceptance All Around

Diversity and acceptance are very high here. There are people from all over the world and from all different types of backgrounds. Lots of east coast hipsters, but also lots of down-to-earth, friendly, active, smart, and normal people. There is a lot of tolerance here for racial and sexual diversity and a lot of conversations revolve around how to extend the accepting Earlham community into the larger community.

Jul 14, 2011

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JNIVARD

Computer and Information Sciences '10

4.6
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Diversity

The school has students from ALL different backgrounds, political beliefs, religions. A school like that is very good and allows other students to learn about more interesting things outside of the US. It'll get students ready for the real world because there are lots of different people out there, thats life.

Apr 14, 2010

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User rating for Earlham College - Diversity is 4.6 out of 5 based on 14 user reviews.

Student Survey Poll ResultsWhat's This?

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How diverse is your personal circle of friends in the following areas?

How accepting is the campus community as a whole toward someone who falls into the minority (ethnic, sexual, or religious)?

How would you best describe your personal political beliefs?

How would you best describe the political beliefs of campus as a whole?

Facts

Gay Pride

The GLBT theme house, Teetor, is home to Spectrum, a College club with roots going back to the 1970s. Spectrum holds weekly meetings, plans events, and organizes an annual Pride Week. While there have been some hate-related incidents which are not to be ignored, for the most part, Earlham is a safe and welcoming place to people of all genders and sexual orientations.

Political Activity

Most students at Earlham identify themselves as liberal, and because the College is largely oriented towards motivating students to be socially conscious and globally responsible, many students are attracted to political activity. Some students, however, can be frustrated by their limited access to large urban centers and see this as a barrier to becoming involved with social-justice movements. Earlham is a really great place to come if you’re interested in critically questioning and evaluating mechanisms of social change.

Economic Status

The simple fact that Earlham is a small, private liberal arts college keeps tuition high and socioeconomic diversity low compared to an urban, public institution with comparatively cheaper rates. Because many members of the Earlham community are dedicated to diversifying the student body, the College is willing to put a lot of money into need-based assistance. Thus, Earlham outpaces many colleges in the GLCA and comparable colleges across the nation by reaching out to lower-income students with substantial financial aid packages.

Most Common Religions

Quakerism plays a large role in campus ideals (equality, simplicity, so forth) and has a long tradition of promoting religious freedom. Earlham students represent a great range of religions, and even reach out quite a bit to share their customs and beliefs with others. Every Friday, Beit Kehillah (the Jewish Cultural Center) hosts a pot-luck Sabbat dinner. Fry, the interfaith theme house, also offers a place for students interested in religion and spritiuality.

Minority Clubs on Campus

Minority clubs exist at Earlham, but they don't have an overwhelming presence. Earlham's small size means that the activity of student clubs will vary year to year, depending on student interest and commitment. Minority clubs most often host cultural and educational speakers, events, and films. Some minority clubs include the Asian Student Union, the Black Student Union, the International Club, Black Men United, Pan African Society at Earlham, Black Ladies at Earlham, La Sociedad de Estudiantes Latinos, Spectrum, and the Womyn's Center.

Did You Know?
  • A Diversity Aspirations Vision Statement was approved by the College in 2002. It describes Earlham's mission to promote diversity throughout its campus and curriculum. To read more, visit www.earlham.edu/~diversity/index.html.
  • Amidst slipping international enrollment in U.S. colleges and universities, Earlham registered its largest international class ever in 2004, with nearly twice as many incoming international first-years as the previous year

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