Earlham College

What does Earlham College offer in terms of athletics?

Earlham competes in NCAA Division III varsity athletics, principally through the Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference. Its varsity offerings include sports such as basketball, soccer, baseball, softball, cross-country, track and field, tennis, and volleyball; conference arrangements can differ by sport.

Varsity competition is distinct from club, intramural, and recreational activities. Earlham's broader sports and recreation listings include activities such as ultimate Frisbee, rugby, climbing, and badminton, but inclusion on a campus activity list does not mean each is an NCAA team. Prospective athletes should check the current team roster and recruiting information for their sport. NCAA Division III institutions do not award athletic scholarships, although eligible student-athletes may receive academic or need-based aid under applicable rules.

What student groups and Associations are available at Earlham College?

Earlham students can participate in organizations centered on shared interests, identity, academics, arts, and recreation. Examples appearing in college listings include Dance Alloy, Board Game Club, South Asian Student Association, Black Student Union, and Humanities Club.

The college also reports a student-run newspaper, student radio, theater activity, and choral groups. These offer different forms of involvement: a recognized club may organize meetings and events, while a publication or performance group may require ongoing production or rehearsal work. Organization names and activity levels can change from year to year, so the current student-organization directory and campus events calendar are the best guides to what is recruiting members in a particular semester.

Who studies at Earlham College?

Earlham reported 753 students overall in the supplied institutional enrollment measure, making it a small college by enrollment. Its reported student-to-faculty ratio was 7 to 1; that ratio describes staffing across the institution and is not a promise that every class has seven students per instructor.

For the 2024-25 student-origin measure, approximately 39% of students came from Indiana, 41% from other U.S. states, and 19% from other countries. The percentages are rounded. The reported entering first-time, degree-seeking group numbered 211 students. These figures suggest that students encounter classmates from beyond the surrounding region, but they do not predict the composition of any particular class or residence hall.

Prospective students who need part-time study, a particular graduate program, or support for returning adult learners should check the rules for their applicant category rather than assuming that policies for traditional first-year undergraduates apply to them.

How does student life look like at Earlham College?

Everyday life at Earlham is shaped by its small enrollment and predominantly residential population. About 88% of students were reported as living on campus, while about 12% commuted. That makes campus-based activities and shared facilities particularly relevant to many undergraduates, without making the commuter experience identical.

Students can connect through orientation, performances, campus events, recreation, and community-engaged activities. Earlham also reports an on-campus health clinic and personal or psychological counseling. Availability, appointments, and any associated charges should be checked with the relevant service. A prospective student comparing Earlham with a larger university may find it useful to examine the current activity calendar and support-service hours, not just the number of organizations listed.

What libraries are available to students at Earlham College?

Lilly Library is Earlham's main academic library. It provides study space and access to research materials and assistance for students working across the college's disciplines.

Library services include help locating and evaluating sources, access to electronic research resources, and ways to obtain materials beyond the local collection. Students can reserve study rooms according to reported library information. The library is not reported to offer study areas open 24 hours a day, so students who regularly work late should check current building hours and other available study spaces. Earlham's archival and Quaker-related holdings may be especially useful for research in history, religion, and peace studies.