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About Wabash College

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Wabash College is a private liberal arts college in Crawfordsville, IN, known for its mens college, liberal arts college, and small class sizes. With an acceptance rate of 61%, Wabash College is accessible for most qualified applicants, typically enrolling around 258 students each year. Wabash College is test optional; students who submit scores are typically admitted with SATs between 1060–1270, though many competitive applicants choose not to submit. Students who apply Early Decision are admitted at 86%, somewhat higher than the regular decision rate of 63%, making it a consideration for students who have confirmed their first choice. Wabash College offers merit scholarships regardless of financial need, with awards averaging $38,083 per year; the sticker price of $60,150 may look very different from what your family actually pays.

Admissions

Wabash College acceptance rate and admitted student profile

accessible for most qualified applicants

61%
Overall Accept Rate
3.25
Typical Admitted GPA
1165
Median Admitted SAT
GPATypical admitted range: 3.00 – 3.50 unweighted

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SATSubmitted score range: 1060 – 1270 (test optional)

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ED advantage at Wabash College: ED acceptance rate is 86% vs 63% regular decision, more than double. If Wabash Collegeis your first choice and you've confirmed the financial fit, Early Decision is one of the highest-leverage decisions you can make.

Application Strategy

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Demonstrated Interest
Wabash rates demonstrated interest as a top factor in admissions, so visit campus in Crawfordsville, attend a Little Giant Day event, and follow up with your admissions counselor by name after any interaction.
Essay Strategy
Wabash is guided by its Gentleman's Rule, which gives students significant personal responsibility and freedom, so use your essays or short answers to show you are self-directed, mature, and can thrive without a lot of external structure.

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Financial Aid & Cost

What Wabash College actually costs your family

Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.

Family IncomeSticker PriceEst. Net Cost / yr
0-30k~$60k/yr$16.6k
30k-48k~$60k/yr$13.5k
48k-75k~$60k/yr$18.2k
75k-110k~$60k/yr$18.7k
110k+~$60k/yr$30.5k

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Outcomes & Campus

Student outcomes and campus profile

77%
6-Year Graduation Rate
$53k
Median Earnings (6 yrs)
9:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
830
Undergrad Enrollment
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