Earlham College, which is located in Richmond, IN is a private, Friends university. Earlham College occupies a total area of about 800 acres. The foundation of Earlham College was laid down in the year 1847. Earlham College believes in imparting education and contributing to society by focusing on innovation, research, education, and commitment. The motto of the university is Vita Lux Hominum (Life is the Light of Man) and its official colors are maroon and white. Out of total 1,019 students enrolled at EC, 948 belong to undergraduate courses while 50 are postgraduate students. The school has an academic staff of 145 who teach various courses to the students. Around 57% of the students are females and 43% are males. Notably, Earlham College is also home to an ethnically diverse student population. At EC around 49% are white, 22% are Non-resident alien, and 8% belong to Hispanic ethnicity. Moreover, around 99% of the students are 24 and under. The college has produced several notable alumni including Charles Francis Jenkins (Businessperson, Inventor), Michael C. Hall (Television producer, Film Producer), Justin R. Cannon (Pastor), and John S. Allen (Professor, Astronomer) in its 173 years of existence. Earlham College's sporting teams are affiliated to NCAA Division III – HCAC. EC offers a total of 87 undergraduate and graduate programs, including both residential and online. The university also has a long list of accreditations. It has been accredited by ATS (Association of Theological Schools in the United States and Canada), and HLC Higher Learning Commission. The total endowment of the Earlham College is around $438 million (2018).
