Earlham College

What is the cost of studying for a year at Earlham College?

For 2024-25, Earlham's reported full-time undergraduate tuition was $53,010, with $920 in required fees. The same tuition and fees were reported for in-state and out-of-state students. Typical room and board charges totaled $14,824, while estimated books and supplies added $1,000.

Together, those items amount to about $69,754 for an academic year before transportation, personal expenses, and any other applicable charges. This is a published-cost illustration, not a bill that every student pays. Housing choices, meal plans, and individual circumstances can change the total.

Financial aid makes the distinction especially important. Earlham reported that all students in the measured aid population received some form of financial aid, and the average grant award among undergraduate grant recipients was $41,801. Grants generally do not have to be repaid; loans do. Reported average net prices for students in the applicable federal-aid population ranged from $15,658 for families earning no more than $48,000 to $31,058 for families earning above $110,000. These are averages within income bands, not quotes for a particular applicant.

Eligible students may be considered for institutional scholarships and grants, federal aid, and applicable state assistance. The FAFSA is central to determining eligibility for federal aid; international applicants should follow Earlham's separate aid instructions. A useful comparison is each college's current aid offer showing grants, loans, work-study, and the remaining expected cost side by side.

What are the work-study opportunities at Earlham College?

Earlham students can pursue campus employment and use career-development services, but a student job, Federal Work-Study award, and internship are not interchangeable. Federal Work-Study is a need-based financial aid program: an award establishes eligibility to earn up to an approved amount through qualifying work, not an automatic job or an upfront tuition discount.

Students should review their aid offer to see whether Work-Study is included, then follow Earlham's student-employment application process for available positions. Other campus jobs may have different funding and eligibility rules. Career-related experience can also come through internships, research, and employer-connected opportunities; Earlham does not report an internship requirement for every student.

The college's career resources include counseling for undergraduates, career-interest exploration, résumé preparation, interview workshops, job listings, fairs, employer recruitment, and opportunities to connect with alumni. Students seeking work during the academic year should ask how hiring timelines, weekly hours, and transportation affect the positions they are considering.