Earlham Case Study
Pam: Earlham College
Earlham College was created in the late 1840’s by the Religious Society of Friends, who are better known as the Quakers. Today, the college accepts students of all religious backgrounds, but they still provide an education that is rooted in the essential Quaker values of peace, respect, integrity and social justice. There are only approximately 1,000 undergraduates who attend this private college every year. The urban campus of 200 acres is located in Richmond, Indiana. This liberal arts college is east of Indianapolis and northwest of Cincinnati. Students can choose from over 40 liberal arts undergraduate degree and a few master's degree programs. Earlham College has a strong outdoor education program, which includes …show more content…
Earlham College Application Requirements
Earlham College maintains very stringent admissions requirements. Every open position will have at least six applicants. The college prefers students who are intellectually curious, academically ready and comfortable with diversity.
Prospective students must submit a Common Application, which includes their secondary school report, counselor recommendation, teacher's recommendation, application essay and high school transcript. Students should have completed four units of English, three in math and at least two in science, social studies or a language. The admissions board gives preference to students with experience in studio or performing arts. Standardized test scores are optional for everyone except home-schooled and international students.
Earlham College Tuition and Financial …show more content…
Books and supplies will be $1,200, lodging $4,950, personal expenses $1,800, meals $4,620, fees $930 and travel will be $500 to $2,000. This comes to a grand annual average of $54,870. The good news is that almost 90 percent of students receive some type of financial assistance. This is possible through outside scholarships and federal and state grants. Some of the most common scholarships include the achievement-based Presidential Honors Scholarship, the Bonner Scholarship for students committed to volunteering and the Quaker Fellows Scholarship for students who are interested in the Religious Society of Friends.
There is also the achievement-based Cunningham Cultural Scholarship, the Rariden Scholarship for residents and the National Merit Scholarship Corporation awards. Federal Pell Grants provide up to $5,645 every year. The Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant (SEOG) is for students with demonstrated financial need. The Earlham College Grant and Earlham Endowed Scholarships are internal need-based grants. Enhancement Grants are available for students who meet Indiana’s CORE 40 program requirements. Federal Perkins Loans are offered to students with significant financial
Earlham College was created in the late 1840’s by the Religious Society of Friends, who are better known as the Quakers. Today, the college accepts students of all religious backgrounds, but they still provide an education that is rooted in the essential Quaker values of peace, respect, integrity and social justice. There are only approximately 1,000 undergraduates who attend this private college every year. The urban campus of 200 acres is located in Richmond, Indiana. This liberal arts college is east of Indianapolis and northwest of Cincinnati. Students can choose from over 40 liberal arts undergraduate degree and a few master's degree programs. Earlham College has a strong outdoor education program, which includes …show more content…
Earlham College Application Requirements
Earlham College maintains very stringent admissions requirements. Every open position will have at least six applicants. The college prefers students who are intellectually curious, academically ready and comfortable with diversity.
Prospective students must submit a Common Application, which includes their secondary school report, counselor recommendation, teacher's recommendation, application essay and high school transcript. Students should have completed four units of English, three in math and at least two in science, social studies or a language. The admissions board gives preference to students with experience in studio or performing arts. Standardized test scores are optional for everyone except home-schooled and international students.
Earlham College Tuition and Financial …show more content…
Books and supplies will be $1,200, lodging $4,950, personal expenses $1,800, meals $4,620, fees $930 and travel will be $500 to $2,000. This comes to a grand annual average of $54,870. The good news is that almost 90 percent of students receive some type of financial assistance. This is possible through outside scholarships and federal and state grants. Some of the most common scholarships include the achievement-based Presidential Honors Scholarship, the Bonner Scholarship for students committed to volunteering and the Quaker Fellows Scholarship for students who are interested in the Religious Society of Friends.
There is also the achievement-based Cunningham Cultural Scholarship, the Rariden Scholarship for residents and the National Merit Scholarship Corporation awards. Federal Pell Grants provide up to $5,645 every year. The Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant (SEOG) is for students with demonstrated financial need. The Earlham College Grant and Earlham Endowed Scholarships are internal need-based grants. Enhancement Grants are available for students who meet Indiana’s CORE 40 program requirements. Federal Perkins Loans are offered to students with significant financial