Earlham College

Bachelor in History (Bachelor's)

Richmond, United StatesTaught in EnglishOpen to international students

Why students choose this program

  • Taught in English
  • No application fee

About Bachelor in History (Bachelor's)

Tuition is Tuition for the 2024-2025 academic year is $58,500 per year..

Graduates are qualified to pursue careers in education, archives, libraries, museums, and public history. The programme emphasizes active inquiry through primary source research and hands-on study of global histories. Students engage with diverse perspectives and conduct original research, including projects on topics such as eugenics in Mexico and French rap music. The curriculum includes courses on workplace justice, Quaker history, and Cuban history, among others.

Focus areas include Primary source research, Workplace justice, Panafricanism, Racism and public health, Quaker history, Fascism.

The programme requires a total of 120 credits, including coursework in history, a capstone project, and opportunities for research and internships. Students complete a senior capstone project based on original research.

Graduates enter careers as educators, archivists, museum professionals, and researchers in public history settings.

Applicants must submit a high school transcript, standardized test scores if required, and a personal statement. Admission is competitive and based on academic record and demonstrated interest in history.

The programme totals about 120 credit hours. On-campus, full-time, four-year programme. For international students, tuition is well above the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 74% of applicants.

About Earlham College

Earlham College in Richmond, Indiana, is a small liberal arts college founded in 1847 and shaped by Quaker values that emphasise ethical leadership, community and global engagement. With a close-knit campus of around 1,472 students, including international learners, Earlham offers a personalised education that blends rigorous academics with experiential learning. The college’s Quaker heritage informs a culture of reflection, service and collaborative problem-solving.

The Earlham Plan for Integrative Learning guides students through interdisciplinary study, internships, fieldwork and community-based projects that prepare graduates for meaningful careers and civic contribution. Programmes across the humanities, sciences and social sciences emphasise critical thinking, ethical reasoning and cross-cultural competence, while faculty mentorship and small class sizes ensure tailored academic support. International students find opportunities to engage in campus leadership, research and study abroad integration.

Community life at Earlham is active and purposeful, with opportunities for volunteerism, student-led initiatives and sustainable practice embedded into campus life. Career services and alumni networks support internships and post-graduate transitions, and the college’s emphasis on global citizenship helps graduates pursue careers in non-profit, public service, education and international fields. Earlham is a fit for students seeking an education rooted in values, close mentorship and hands-on learning experiences.

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