Wabash College Acceptance Rate & Tuition (2026)
Wabash College is a private university in Crawfordsville, Indiana, enrolling about 866 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 63.30% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $69,952 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $50,800
- 2024 Average Net Price: $24,336 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 63.30% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 866 100.0% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 77.01%
- Carnegie Classification: Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 3.5% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 0.7% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 95.8%
- Average SAT Score: 1180
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 893
- Applicants (IPEDS): 1,897
- Room & Board: $14,400 annual estimate
Wabash College: what the data shows
Common questions about Wabash College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Wabash College?
Wabash College is located in Crawfordsville, IN (ZIP 47933-0352).
NCES locale classification: Town distant.
Is Wabash College public or private?
Wabash College is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does Wabash College cost?
Published tuition: $50,800.
Average net price after aid: $24,336.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $16,586 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $13,526 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $18,175 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $18,681 |
| $110,001+ | $30,511 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $203,200.
How hard is it to get into Wabash College?
Admission rate: 63.30%.
Among enrollees who submitted scores: average SAT 1180 and midpoint ACT 26.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Wabash College?
Total enrollment: 866 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 893 students.
About 100% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Wabash College?
150%-time completion rate: 77.01%.
First-year retention: 93.0%.
What do graduates of Wabash College earn?
Median earnings: $52,667 six years after entry; $69,952 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $27,000.
23.67% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Wabash College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Philosophy, Politics, and Economics (24 completions)
- Experimental Psychology (16 completions)
- Rhetoric and Composition (15 completions)
- Economics, General (15 completions)
- History, General (15 completions)
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General (14 completions)
- Mathematics, General (13 completions)
- Religion/Religious Studies (11 completions)
- Computer Science (10 completions)
- Spanish Language and Literature (9 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Wabash College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 63.30%; completion rate 77.01%; median earnings $69,952 at 10 years; net price $24,336. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$50,800
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Wabash College was $50,800.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$24,336
2024 Value
In 2024 Wabash College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $24,336.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$97,344 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$24,336 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$203,200 4-Year Tuition
$14,400 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,300 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$66,500 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$266,000 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Wabash College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
23.67% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
61.78% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Wabash College was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Wabash College in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $35,650 | $35,650 | $22,723 |
| 2014 | $37,750 | $37,750 | $24,206 |
| 2015 | $39,980 | $39,980 | $20,373 |
| 2016 | $41,050 | $41,050 | $21,644 |
| 2017 | $42,250 | $42,250 | $21,870 |
| 2018 | $43,650 | $43,650 | $20,549 |
| 2019 | $44,720 | $44,720 | $19,015 |
| 2020 | $45,850 | $45,850 | $22,910 |
| 2021 | $45,850 | $45,850 | $19,772 |
| 2022 | $47,475 | $47,475 | $22,067 |
| 2023 | $49,125 | $49,125 | $21,906 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
63.30% Acceptance Rate
1,897 Total Applicants
1,191 Students Admitted
229 First-Time Students Enrolled
19.23% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
SAT Average: 1180
ACT Average: 26
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
Estimated GPA Range: 3.0 - 3.4
Estimated Median GPA: 3.20
Note: GPA requirements are estimated based on admission selectivity and test scores. Actual requirements may vary.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Wabash College reported total enrollment of about 866 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 100% male and 0% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (70.5%), Hispanic or Latino (13.5%), and Non-Resident Alien (5.9%). About 23.67% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
100.0% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Wabash College in 2024 is 866 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 893 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
93.0%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 70.5%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
70.80% 100% Completion Time
77.01% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 70.80% of students graduating from Wabash College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Philosophy, Politics, and Economics: 100% male / 0% female
- Experimental Psychology: 100% male / 0% female
- Rhetoric and Composition: 100% male / 0% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Wabash College.
Return on Investment
$27,000 Median Student Debt
$69,952 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
38.60% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
618.61% Return on Investment
3.9 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Wabash College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 25 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Philosophy, Politics, and Economics: 24 completions
2. Experimental Psychology: 16 completions
3. Rhetoric and Composition: 15 completions
4. Economics, General: 15 completions
5. History, General: 15 completions
6. Biology/Biological Sciences, General: 14 completions
7. Mathematics, General: 13 completions
8. Religion/Religious Studies: 11 completions
9. Computer Science: 10 completions
Most popular programs at Wabash College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Wabash College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Wabash College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 95.8%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $9,533
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $19,824
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Wabash College is a private non-profit institution located in Crawfordsville, IN, classified as Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Philosophy, Politics, and Economics, Experimental Psychology, Rhetoric and Composition. Enrollment is approximately 866 students. Student body composition includes White (70.5%), Hispanic or Latino (13.5%), Non-Resident Alien (5.9%). The admission rate is 63.30%. Average SAT scores for admitted students are 1180. The 150%-time completion rate is 77.01%. Approximately 23.67% of students receive Pell Grants.
Institution Type
Private Non-profit
Carnegie Classification: Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields
Location
Crawfordsville, IN 47933-0352
Region: Great Lakes
Insights and Analysis
Wabash College provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Wabash College located?
Wabash College is located in Crawfordsville, IN.
What is Wabash College's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at Wabash College is 63.3% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 1,897 applicants and 1,191 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does Wabash College cost?
Reported tuition is $50,800 and average net price is $24,336 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $14,400 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Wabash College?
Wabash College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 893 students, White (70.5%), Hispanic or Latino (13.5%) in federal College Scorecard data.
What test scores do students need for Wabash College?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, Wabash College reports midpoint SAT about 1180 and midpoint ACT about 26.
What do graduates of Wabash College earn?
Median earnings are $52,667 six years after entry and $69,952 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Wabash College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 77.0% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Wabash College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $27,000.
Is Wabash College public or private?
Wabash College is a private nonprofit institution located in Crawfordsville, IN.
Is Wabash College an HBCU?
No. Wabash College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Wabash College a tribal college?
No. Wabash College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Wabash College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Wabash College does not meet that proxy (reported share 13.5%).
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- Indiana college costs
- Indiana colleges by ROI
- Great Lakes regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Indiana
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.