Safety Score
8.62 /1K students
incidents per 1,000 enrolled
Richmond, IN · Clery Act 2023 · Private Nonprofit
Earlham College
According to the U.S. Department of Education's Clery Act filings, this profile covers campus safety, crime statistics, fire-safety data, and peer comparison for this 696-student campus.
- 8.62
- Incidents / 1k students
- #2,836
- Rank of 3,050
- #43
- IN rank
- 696
- Enrolled students
Data updated June 2026
The verdict
Earlham College reports 8.62 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #2,836 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses.
- 8.62
- incidents / 1,000 students
- #2,836
- of 3,050 ranked nationally
- 6
- on-campus incidents, 2023
Safety score = reported on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students (lower is safer).
Reporting-period change
What changed in 2023
Earlham College decreased from 7 to 6 reported on-campus incidents between the 2022 and 2023 reporting years in the U.S. Department of Education OPE Campus Safety Survey.
This is a change in reported incidents, not a measure of individual safety. Enrollment, reporting practice, and category coverage can affect the count.
See national reporting-year changesEarlham College is a Private Nonprofit institution located in Richmond, IN, enrolling approximately 696 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 16 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within IN, it ranks #43 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →
With 696 enrolled students, this campus sits in the small college bracket, which shapes how raw incident counts should be interpreted.
The most frequently reported category at Earlham College is "Rape" with 10 cumulative incidents across the reporting window.
Fire safety data covers 1 reporting year for on-campus residential facilities, logging 1 total fire. Arrests and disciplinary actions span 9 category-year records, covering liquor law violations, drug law violations, and weapons possession on-campus. No Department of Education Clery Act enforcement actions are recorded against this institution.
National Rank
#2836
See peer comparison
State Rank (IN)
#43
within state peers
Incidents (2023)
6
across 11 crime categories
Safety percentile vs. peers
Earlham College percentile rank 7.0%
National median
Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #2836 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.
Reporting density vs peer median
Peer comparison not available.
Academic & Financial Profile
Tuition & Costs
- In-State Tuition
- $53,930
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $53,930
- Avg Net Price
- $24,714
- Median Debt
- $23,488
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 24%
Admissions
- Acceptance Rate
- 73%
- SAT Average
- 1219
- SAT Math Range
- 540–630
- ACT Average
- 28
- ACT Range
- 24–33
Outcomes
- 4-Year Graduation Rate
- 68%
- Retention Rate
- 77%
- Median Earnings (6yr)
- $35,430
- Median Earnings (10yr)
- $50,797
- Loan Repayment (3yr)
- 87%
Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.
Crime Statistics by Year
11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus onlyEarlham College: on-campus incidents by year
Rising 100% (3 → 6 incidents)
| Crime Type | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aggravated Assault | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arson | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Burglary | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fondling | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| Incest | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rape | 3 | 4 | 3 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Statutory Rape | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Source: US Dept US Dept of Education OPE Campus Safety Survey. Figures show on-campus incidents
Fire Safety
| Year | Fires | Inj. | Deaths | Cat I | Cat II |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Arrests & Disciplinary Actions
9 category-year records| Category | Year | Arrests | Discipline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 10 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 15 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 12 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 0 | 16 |
| Weapons | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2021 | 0 | 10 |
| Liquor | 2021 | 0 | 25 |
| Weapons | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
Earlham College vs peer institutions
Side-by-side safety scores for 3 peers of similar enrollment
Scores are incidents per 1,000 enrolled students (lower is fewer).
IN
Earlham College
8.62 incidents / 1,000 students
FL
Fort Myers Technical College
0.00 incidents / 1,000 students
WA
Northwest Indian College
0.00 incidents / 1,000 students
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Fort Myers Technical College
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Safety Score 0.00
Northwest Indian College
Bellingham, WA · 696 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Washington Adventist University
Takoma Park, MD · 695 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Lakes Region Community College
Laconia, NH · 695 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Florida International Training Institute
Miami, FL · 695 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Closest by National Rank
Institutions ranked nearest Earlham College nationally (rank #2836), regardless of size or state.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Earlham College safe?
Earlham College has a safety score of 8.62 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #2,836 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at Earlham College?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does Earlham College compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in IN.
Does Earlham College have fire safety data?
Yes. Earlham College reports fire safety data for on-campus residential facilities, including total fires, injuries, deaths, and fire damage categories. 1 fire was reported in the most recent year.
Understanding Earlham College's Safety Profile
Earlham College in Richmond, IN enrolls 696 students and has a safety score of 8.62 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #2836 nationally. This higher score indicates more reported incidents relative to enrollment, though context matters, urban campuses and larger institutions may have different reporting dynamics.
Reported incidents cover 2021 to 2023. On-campus incidents decreased from 7 in 2022 to 6 in 2023.
Fire safety data covers on-campus residential facilities. 1 fire was reported in the most recent year.
What this means for you
Earlham College's 8.62 reported on-campus incidents per 1,000 students is a starting point for comparison, not a verdict on any student's safety.
- Weigh Earlham College against similar-size campuses, scale changes what the raw count means. Compare campuses
- A higher count can mean stronger reporting, not more danger. How the data works
- Clery covers campus grounds only. Campus vs. city crime
Figures reflect the 2023 Clery Act reporting year as filed with the U.S. Department of Education.
Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education, OPE Campus Safety & Security Survey (Clery Act). See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainCampus Editorial
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