First-year deadlines, 2026–27
| Plan | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Early action Apply early, hear early, not binding. | November 1, 2026 |
| Early decision Apply early, hear early, and you must enroll if admitted. Binding. | November 1, 2026 |
| Early action II A second, later early action round. Not binding. | December 1, 2026 |
| Regular decision The standard deadline, with answers in spring. Not binding. | February 1, 2027 |
Plans are listed in calendar order. What the plans mean
Source: earlham.edu · checked September 19, 2026
What families actually pay
Average yearly net price after grants, all students, by family income
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Biggest majors
| Major | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management | 16 |
| Biochemistry | 11 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology, Other | 10 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 10 |
| Computer Science | 5 |
| Art/Art Studies | 4 |
| Sports Studies | 4 |
| Music | 3 |
Show the other 21 majors
| Sociology and Anthropology | 3 |
| Physics | 3 |
| Geology/Earth Science | 3 |
| Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution | 3 |
| Linguistics | 3 |
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts | 2 |
| Public Policy Analysis | 2 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies | 2 |
| Neuroscience | 2 |
| English Language and Literature/Letters, Other | 2 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 2 |
| Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia | 2 |
| Japanese Studies | 2 |
| Environmental Studies | 2 |
| Women's Studies | 1 |
| Pre-Engineering | 1 |
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 1 |
| Creative Writing | 1 |
| Museology/Museum Studies | 1 |
| Religion/Religious Studies | 1 |
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 1 |
Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Sports and campus life
Men’s varsity · NCAA Division III, Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference
Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Tennis, Track and Field (Indoor), Track and Field (Outdoor)
Women’s varsity · NCAA Division III, Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference
Basketball, Cross Country, Field Hockey, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track and Field (Indoor), Track and Field (Outdoor), Volleyball
Faith groups
Hillel, Newman Connection
Also
Study abroad
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), connection.newmanministry.com · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026
The place
Setting
Town, distant
Federal locale classification
Metro area
Richmond, IN
66,410 people
Big-city metro (1 million+)
No
More about the place
Nearest airport
James M Cox Dayton International (DAY)
Nearest hub airport
Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International (CVG)
Walkability
EPA walkability index 9.3 of 20
Elevation
978 ft
Time zone
Eastern
January low
20°F
July high
85°F
Annual snowfall
12.4 in
Days at 90°F or higher
16 per year
One-bedroom fair market rent
$790 per month
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Colleges nearby
- Indiana University-East4 mi
- Miami University-Oxford24 mi
- Miami University-Hamilton36 mi
- Miami University-Middletown36 mi
- Ball State University37 mi
- University of Dayton40 mi
Straight-line distance between campuses
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