Liberal arts college
#6 Best colleges in IndianaWabash College
Crawfordsville, IN · Private nonprofit · 4-year
Your real cost
Average price after aid $24,336 a year
Median debt at graduation: $27,000 (all students)
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Rankings
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In America
- Best small colleges in America#82 of 906
- Colleges with the highest graduation rates in America#239 of 1,829
- Best colleges in America#263 of 1,829
- Best colleges for psychology in America#205 of 1,418
- Colleges with the most faculty per student in America#105 of 704
- Best colleges for biology and pre-med in America#207 of 1,358
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- Best colleges for English in America#196 of 1,283
- Best test-optional colleges in America#227 of 1,481
- Best colleges for history in America#205 of 1,247
- Best colleges for art and design in America#197 of 1,187
- Best colleges for mathematics in America#207 of 1,215
- Colleges where the most freshmen return in America#121 of 693
- Best colleges for chemistry in America#207 of 1,162
- Best colleges for music in America#193 of 1,063
- Best colleges for political science and pre-law in America#205 of 1,116
- Best colleges for computer science in America#147 of 750
- Best colleges for NCAA Division III athletes in America#87 of 430
- Colleges with the biggest discount off the sticker price in America#163 of 690
In Indiana
- Colleges where the most freshmen return in Indiana#2 of 21
- Best small colleges in Indiana#2 of 20
- Best colleges for psychology in Indiana#5 of 42
- Best test-optional colleges in Indiana#5 of 40
- Best colleges in Indiana#6 of 45
- Colleges with the highest graduation rates in Indiana#6 of 45
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- Best colleges for English in Indiana#5 of 37
- Best colleges for art and design in Indiana#5 of 36
- Colleges with the most faculty per student in Indiana#3 of 21
- Best colleges for history in Indiana#5 of 35
- Best colleges for biology and pre-med in Indiana#6 of 40
- Best colleges for political science and pre-law in Indiana#5 of 31
- Best colleges for mathematics in Indiana#6 of 36
- Best colleges for music in Indiana#5 of 29
- Best colleges for chemistry in Indiana#6 of 34
- Best colleges for computer science in Indiana#5 of 28
- Most selective colleges in Indiana#4 of 21
- Colleges with the biggest discount off the sticker price in Indiana#5 of 21
- Best colleges for economics in Indiana#6 of 25
- Best colleges for NCAA Division III athletes in Indiana#3 of 10
Academic Excellence
Each measure counts for the share shown.
- Graduation rate 35% of scoreThis measure counts for 35% of the Academic Excellence score.77%
- First-year retention 20% of scoreThis measure counts for 20% of the Academic Excellence score.93%
- Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.SAT 1,180 · ACT 25.5
- Student-to-faculty ratio 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.9 to 1
- Instructional spending per student 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.$19,824
Bars show points on each measure’s scale. How Academic Excellence is computed.
Source: College Scorecard (College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026))
What families pay, by income
Average yearly price after grants and scholarships, for students who receive federal aid.
| Family income | Price after aid |
|---|---|
| Up to $30,000 | |
| $30,001–$48,000 | |
| $48,001–$75,000 | |
| $75,001–$110,000 | |
| Over $110,000 |
Full cost of attendance before aid: $65,144 a year.
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Cost and value
Federal data: what families pay after aid, what graduates earn, and what they owe.
| Undergraduate students Fall enrollment (IPEDS) | 845 |
|---|---|
| Men and women College Scorecard, fall 2023 | Men 100% · Women 0% |
| First-year students from another state IPEDS, fall 2023 | 27% |
| Total students | 845 |
| Average net price (per year) After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid | $24,336 |
| Cost of attendance (per year) | $65,144 |
| Median federal debt at graduation | $27,000 |
| Graduation rate First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time | 77% |
| Graduation rate for Pell grant recipients College Scorecard, within 6 years | 71% |
| Graduation rate for first-generation students College Scorecard, within 6 years | 70% |
| Borrowers paying down their loans within 3 years College Scorecard, within 3 years | 70% |
| First-year retention | 93% |
| Median earnings 10 years after entry | $69,952 |
| Admission rate | 63% |
| Application fee IPEDS, 2023–24 | No application fee |
| Typical rent HUD fair market rent, FY2026 | About $807 a month for a one-bedroom |
| Students receiving Pell grants | 24% |
| Average SAT | 1180 |
|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 520–620 |
| SAT math | 540–650 |
| ACT composite | 23–28 |
| Test policy | Considered but not required |
Value: Good · Top 48% (how it’s computed)
Sources: College Scorecard · IPEDS College Navigator · Net price calculator
College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026); IPEDS 2024-25 directory and institutional characteristics; fall 2023 enrollment.
Earnings by major
Median earnings of bachelor’s graduates a few years after finishing, by major (College Scorecard).
| Major | Median earnings |
|---|---|
| Economics | |
| Political science | |
| Religious studies | |
| Writing and rhetoric | |
| Biology | |
| History | |
| English |
Also offered (no earnings published yet): Applied mathematics, Area studies, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Classics, Computer science, Experimental psychology, Fine arts, German, Liberal arts, Mathematics, Music, Philosophy, Philosophy, Politics, and Economics, Physics, Psychology, Romance languages, Theatre.
What students study most
Share of bachelor’s degrees by field, first majors in 2023–24 (IPEDS).
| Field | Share of degrees |
|---|---|
| Interdisciplinary studies | |
| Social sciences | |
| English | |
| Biology | |
| Philosophy |
Campus life
| School colors | |
|---|---|
| Setting | Town |
| Part-time undergraduates | 0% |
| Undergraduates aged 25 and older | 0% |
| On-campus room and board (per year) | $14,400 |
| Sports | NCAA Division III · North Coast Athletic Conference |
| ROTC | Army |
| Study abroad | Offered |
| Students per faculty member | 9 to 1 |
| Undergraduates registered with the disability office | About 8%IPEDS, 2023–24 |
| Faculty who are full-time | 96%College Scorecard, fall 2023 |
| Endowment per student | $464,440IPEDS, 2023, per student |
| Nearest airport with airline service | Indianapolis International Airport (IND)About 39 miles away · about 1 hour 5 minutes by car |
| Town population | 16,491Census, 2020–2024 |
| Nearest city of 250,000 people or more | IndianapolisAbout 44 miles away · about 1 hour 10 minutes by car |
| Typical weather | 25°F in January · 72°F in JulyNOAA, 1991–2020, from Crawfordsville 6 SE, IN, about 6 miles away |
Federal data (IPEDS and College Scorecard), except school colors.
Campus safety reports
On-campus crimes reported in 2024, per 1,000 students.
| Category | This campus | U.S. rate |
|---|---|---|
| Rape | 0.00 | 0.07 |
| Robbery | 0.00 | 0.01 |
| Aggravated assault | 0.00 | 0.04 |
| Burglary | 0.00 | 0.08 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 0.00 | 0.15 |
Numbers reflect what each campus reported. They differ with campus size and how reporting is done, so compare with care. U.S. rate: total reported offenses divided by total students at every institution in the report.
Questions families ask
- What is Wabash College’s Compass Score?
- Excellent (grade A-). It ranks in the top 15% of rated colleges. The grade comes from outcomes (40%: graduation, retention and earnings), entering students (40%: test scores and selectivity), cost (15%: debt and price after aid) and teaching (5%: class size), all from federal data.
- How much does Wabash College cost after financial aid?
- The average net price is $24,336 a year for students who receive federal aid, after grants and scholarships. What your family pays depends on income; the college’s net price calculator gives your own estimate.
- How hard is it to get into Wabash College?
- Wabash College admitted 63% of applicants in the most recent federal data.
- How do Wabash College’s graduates do?
- 77% of first-time, full-time students graduate within six years; the median earnings of former students ten years after entry are $69,952; the median federal debt at graduation is $27,000.
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About this school’s data
- IPEDS unit ID 152673
- Carnegie classification: Baccalaureate college (arts & sciences)
- Accreditation: Higher Learning Commission (U.S. Department of Education DAPIP)
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