Earlham College
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Rankings

Overall Experience

This school is not graded on this topic.
144
of 1,826
Highest Tuition
$35,164
1049
of 1,695
Most Expensive On-Campus Living
$7,400
336
of 390
Most Transfer Students
25
112
of 499
Oldest Colleges
1847
939
of 1,664
Most Applicants Per Year
1,804
1014
of 1,665
Most Freshmen
340
1185
of 2,148
Most Full-Time Students
1,105
1572
of 2,140
Most Part-Time Students
22
1073
of 1,658
Hardest to Get In
74.0 %
205
of 421
Highest-Ranked Applicants
32.0 %
183
of 272
Highest Freshman Retention Rate
85.0 %
775
of 1,051
Most Vibrant Social Scene
8.11 out of 10
2124
of 2,156
Best Overall Student Experience
8.10 out of 10
2153
of 2,159
If I Could Do It All Over Again
8.29 out of 10

Academics

B
Explain this grade
329
of 1,112
Most Flexible Curriculums
8.86 out of 10
998
of 1,113
Most Manageable Workloads
8.61 out of 10
657
of 1,118
Smartest Professors
9.26 out of 10
936
of 1,113
Best Course Variety
8.51 out of 10
948
of 1,111
Best Academic Advisers
8.65 out of 10
360
of 1,119
Most Caring Professors
9.41 out of 10
539
of 1,087
Best Use of Teaching Assistants
8.17 out of 10
145
of 1,116
Professors Most Interested in Classes
9.55 out of 10
637
of 1,114
Most Available Classes
8.73 out of 10
888
of 1,112
Best Registration Process
8.26 out of 10
943
of 1,109
Best Technology in the Classroom
8.42 out of 10
1008
of 1,097
Best Online Course Options
5.74 out of 10
147
of 507
Best Student-Faculty Ratio
1,200.0 %

Athletics

C+
Explain this grade
713
of 1,079
Best Intramural Sports
8.18 out of 10
746
of 1,073
Most Active Varsity Sports
6.93 out of 10

Campus Dining

B
Explain this grade
238
of 1,093
Healthiest Dining Options
8.04 out of 10
150
of 1,091
Best Vegetarian/Vegan-Friendly Options
8.09 out of 10
870
of 1,093
Best Late-Night Dining Options
6.38 out of 10
478
of 1,085
Best Ethnic/Kosher Options
7.45 out of 10
783
of 1,101
Best Quality Food
7.30 out of 10
709
of 1,097
Best Cafeteria Variety
7.52 out of 10

Campus Housing

B
Explain this grade
610
of 1,085
Cleanest Dorms
8.27 out of 10
319
of 1,081
Most Spacious Dorms
8.42 out of 10
533
of 1,084
Best Dorm Atmosphere
8.72 out of 10
252
of 1,087
Shortest Walk to Class
9.12 out of 10

Computers

A-
Explain this grade
466
of 1,119
Best Computer Availability
9.03 out of 10
757
of 1,120
Best Network Reliability
8.23 out of 10
931
of 1,119
Best Wireless Availability
8.01 out of 10
705
of 1,120
Fastest Internet
8.19 out of 10

Diversity

C
Explain this grade
626
of 1,096
Most Open-Minded Schools
9.33 out of 10
93
of 1,111
Most Liberal Schools
8.38 out of 10
1020
of 1,111
Most Conservative Schools
1.62 out of 10

Facilities

B+
Explain this grade
490
of 1,085
Best Athletic Facilities
8.36 out of 10
337
of 1,086
Greenest Campuses
8.13 out of 10
1031
of 1,084
Best Student Centers
7.84 out of 10
956
of 1,078
Best Performance Venues
7.81 out of 10
512
of 1,090
Best Library
8.72 out of 10
755
of 1,011
Hottest Girls
8.08 out of 10
400
of 1,023
Friendliest Girls
8.59 out of 10
909
of 1,015
Most Athletic Girls
7.84 out of 10
371
of 1,014
Smartest Girls
8.50 out of 10
708
of 1,010
Most Religious Girls
6.23 out of 10
666
of 1,015
Party Girls
8.07 out of 10
149
of 1,011
Most Creative/Artsy Girls
8.47 out of 10
767
of 1,025
Hottest Guys
7.94 out of 10
241
of 1,036
Friendliest Guys
8.79 out of 10
943
of 1,035
Most Athletic Guys
8.06 out of 10
361
of 1,028
Smartest Guys
8.31 out of 10
615
of 1,022
Most Religious Guys
6.03 out of 10
620
of 1,028
Party Guys
8.26 out of 10
237
of 1,028
Most Creative/Artsy Guys
7.74 out of 10

Health & Safety

A
Explain this grade
429
of 996
Best Student Health Center
9.01 out of 10
689
of 973
Where Students Feel Safest
8.61 out of 10
70
of 994
Most Visible Campus Police
1.56 out of 10

Local Atmosphere

C-
Explain this grade
314
of 1,125
Most Affordable Campus Towns
8.35 out of 10
1066
of 1,132
Best School Dining
7.14 out of 10
1007
of 1,126
Most Exciting Nightlife
6.33 out of 10
880
of 1,135
Safest Campuses
8.29 out of 10
1011
of 1,127
Best Pro Sports Teams
6.17 out of 10
899
of 1,135
Most Scenic Campuses
8.16 out of 10
816
of 1,154
Best Schools for City Living
7.09 out of 10
1022
of 1,166
Best Areas to Live In After Graduation
7.48 out of 10
931
of 1,157
Best Proximity to Other Schools
7.83 out of 10
871
of 1,129
Friendliest Townies/Locals
8.26 out of 10
837
of 1,125
Most Museums/Cultural Attractions
6.69 out of 10
955
of 1,129
Best Shopping Centers
7.05 out of 10

Nightlife

C-
Explain this grade
654
of 1,069
Most Raging Party Scene
6.67 out of 10
425
of 1,069
Tamest Party Scenes
3.33 out of 10
624
of 1,001
Best Drink Prices
7.82 out of 10

Off-Campus Dining

D+
Explain this grade
949
of 1,184
Best Off-Campus Dining Variety
7.90 out of 10

Off-Campus Housing

C+
Explain this grade
1000
of 1,062
Best Off-Campus Housing Options
7.54 out of 10

Parking

A-
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461
of 1,152
Best Off-Campus Parking
8.56 out of 10

Transportation

C-
Explain this grade
634
of 1,038
Best Campus Transit
7.01 out of 10
947
of 1,070
Most Easily Accessible Town
8.51 out of 10
491
of 1,059
Best Car Campuses
7.90 out of 10

Weather

C+
Explain this grade
131
of 481
Coldest Winters
5.65 out of 10