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Wabash College

Crawfordsville, IN·Private nonprofit·845 students
Last updated: March 22, 2026

A good fit for students who want small classes and close faculty access. no major red flags in the data. solid earnings of $64,000 within 10 years; strong 77% graduation rate.

63%
Accept
845
Students
$21,906
Net Price
77%
Grad Rate
$64,000
Earnings
10 yr
$24,855
Debt

About This School

Wabash College is a private nonprofit institution located in Crawfordsville, Indiana with approximately 845 undergraduate students enrolled. Wabash College has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 63%. The average net price after financial aid is $21,906 per year. The graduation rate is 77%, and the typical graduate earns $64,000 within 10 years of enrollment.

Wabash College is a private, men's liberal arts college in Crawfordsville, Indiana, United States. Founded in 1832 by a group of Dartmouth College graduates and Midwestern leaders, the institution was originally named "The Wabash Teachers Seminary and Manual Labor College". It was later renamed Wabash College in 1851. The college was founded with the intention of providing classical and English education to young men in the region, aiming to develop future educators and clergy.

One of just a few all-male liberal arts colleges left in the country, this small Indiana school offers a genuinely tight-knit academic experience with a reasonable average net price of around $22,000/year and solid median earnings of $64,000 a decade out. The 77% graduation rate is decent but not exceptional for a school this selective, so it's worth asking what's driving that gap — especially since nearly 1 in 7 freshmen don't return after their first year. Worth considering seriously if you thrive in a close community, are open to a single-sex environment, and want a liberal arts education without the debt load of many comparable private schools.

Founded
1832
Setting
Distant town

Popular Programs

Social Sciences15%
Biological Sciences13%
Psychology10%
Mathematics8%
English7%
Computer Science6%
Physical Sciences4%
Visual & Performing Arts3%

Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.

Notable Alumni

Thomas R. MarshallDan SimmonsDean JaggerMike BraunMax WrightAndrea JamesWilliam Harrison HaysJoseph Nelson RoseJim EdgarLawrence SandersJoseph E. McDonaldTodd Rokita

Source: Wikidata. Used for context only.

Admissions

SAT Scores

Average Composite1210
Reading 75th %ile630
Math 75th %ile670

ACT Scores

Midpoint Composite26

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$49,125
Out-of-State Tuition
$49,125
Avg Net Price
$21,906
after aid

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants23%
Median debt at graduation$24,855

Full Cost

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
77%
within 6 years
Retention Rate
86%
freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
$64,000
after enrollment
Median Debt
$24,855
at graduation

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$24,855
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$42,100
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$64,000
after enrollment
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio: 2.6x

Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.

Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.

Student Body

White73%
Black4%
Hispanic/Latino12%
Asian2%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (845 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

Wabash College

301 West Wabash Avenue

Crawfordsville, IN 47933-0352

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Sources & Methodology

Data

Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.

Contextual Enrichment

School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.

Important Caveats
  • Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
  • Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
  • Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
  • Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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