A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Earlham are mainly White with a small Foreign Resident population. The school has high racial diversity. 49% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
51%
|
| Black |
12%
|
| Hispanic |
6%
|
| Asian |
5%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
1%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
0%
|
| International |
22%
|
| Race Unknown |
2%
|
There are 18% more female students than male students enrolled at Earlham College with a gender ratio of 54% women to 46% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Earlham has a comparable gender diversity ratio to other US colleges and is inclusive of both genders.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
46%
|
| Women |
54%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
311
|
| Women |
366
|
Earlham serves a high number of out-of-state students with 68% of the student body residing outside of Indiana or from other countries.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
32%
|
| Out of State |
51%
|
| Foreign |
16%
|
| Unknown Location |
1%
|
19% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
| Segment | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Students Over 25 Years Old | 0.7% |
| Part time Undergrads | 0.5% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=150455 IPEDS survey data for Earlham College.
Last updated February 24, 2024