Wabash College: Crawfordsville, Indiana
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Wabash College: Crawfordsville, Indiana
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We might be
the best college
in America.
High value.
High reward.
No. 1
Liberal Arts College in Indiana
U.S. News & World Report
U.S. News & World Report cited strengths in overall value, advancing social mobility, and outstanding undergraduate teaching as reasons for climbing to the top of the rankings statewide.
No. 2
in Most Accessible Professors
The Princeton Review
The Princeton Review says our professors are “
well-regarded, outstanding, and down-to-earth
, include students in research, and always have their doors open for questions.”
No. 2
in Best Internship Opportunities
The Princeton Review
Wabash “does a great job of making
opportunity for students
,” according to The Princeton Review.
No. 2
in Students Love Their School Teams
The Princeton Review
Intercollegiate athletics are popular among the student body.
A
Best National Liberal Arts College
U.S. News & World Report
The College was ranked 50th among national liberal arts colleges and in the top-third nationwide of nearly 1,500 recognized colleges and universities.
U.S. News & World Report ranks us amongst the best nationally for undergraduate teaching.
No. 3
in Best Health Services
The Princeton Review
According to The Princeton Review, we are among the best when it comes to health services on campus.
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No. 4
in Best Career Services
The Princeton Review
The Princeton Review cited praise for career services and immersion learning as reasons for a
memorable student experience
.
No. 5
in Best Alumni Network
The Princeton Review
The Princeton Review reports that Wabash “has
a great alumni base
that will help develop a student’s career while in school and make it
easier to get a job
after you graduate.”
No. 5
in Most Active Student Government
The Princeton Review
The Princeton Review says, “student government has an active presence and tremendous impact on campus life.”
No. 7
in Lots of Greek Life
The Princeton Review
Fraternity life is popular on campus.
No. 8
in Professors Get High Marks
The Princeton Review
The Princeton Review gives our professors a 99 rating for accessibility and 96 for interest.
No. 8
in Best Classroom Experience
The Princeton Review
Wabash engages with students “
allowing their voices to be heard
equally…in order to enhance the learning process,” reports The Princeton Review.
No. 9
on the list of Best Liberal Arts Colleges
DegreeChoices.com
According to the website, “students should expect to graduate with a well-rounded education…that doesn’t mean students leave school unprepared for the real world – (Wabash) provides excellent value and earning potential.”
A
Top-10
School with the Happiest and Successful Alumni
Forbes
Wabash ranked
No. 9 nationally
in Forbes’ listing based on donations per student and alumni participation.
No. 10
in Best College Newspaper
The Princeton Review
The Bachelor
has excelled recently,
winning 304 Indiana Collegiate Press Association Awards
since 2008, including Best Small College Newspaper in 2023, 2024, and 2025.
No. 11
in Best-Run Colleges
The Princeton Review
The Princeton Review pointed to a “
school spirit and tradition-oriented culture
(that) is second to none.”
No. 13
in Great Financial Aid
The Princeton Review
The Princeton Review gave Wabash a financial aid score of
94 out of 100
.
No. 17
in Best Colleges in America, Ranked by Value
Money
Money magazine’s rankings factored in quality, affordability, and student outcomes.
No. 17
in Lots of Race/Class Interaction
The Princeton Review
The Princeton Review asks, “Do different types of students interact frequently and easily?” According to rankings, the answer is yes.
No. 19
in Best Athletic Facilities
The Princeton Review
Our recreational and athletic facilities are among the best, The Princeton Review says.
No. 26
as a
Top Performer
on
Social Mobility
U.S. News & World Report
According to U.S. News, Wabash College is “more successful than others at advancing social mobility by enrolling and graduating large proportions of Pell Grant recipients”
26
Wabash Programs were ranked in the
top-15 percent
nationally
College Factual
A
student to instructor ratio of 9-to-1
places Wabash College among the best concerning instructional attention, according to College Factual.
Top-35
Best Value School
U.S. News & World Report
The Princeton Review praised the College among national peers for being a school where students “don’t have to mortgage their future to pay for their degrees” and “will
graduate with great career prospects
.”
A
Hidden Gem
College Raptor
CollegeRaptor.com included Wabash on its list of best-kept-secret colleges and universities that “provide students with exceptional programs and a high-quality experience.”
A
Top College
in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom
2025 Fiske Guide to Colleges
The Fiske Guide says, “The Wabash educational program has certainly proved itself over the years. This small college has amassed an
impressive list of alumni
: executives of major corporations, doctors, lawyers, and a large number of Ph.D.s.”
A
Best College
for the Money School
College Factual
College Factual cites Wabash as “a great opportunity for those who would
thrive in a charming, small-town atmosphere
.”
Show Less
We Learn More.
We’re a nationally-ranked liberal arts school with 40 degree programs and some of the most accessible professors on any campus. You'll discover your path here.
Find Out More
We Earn More.
Looking for a strong return on investment? Wabash grads earn more than the average college graduate. Factor in the nation’s No. 2 alumni network and best internship opportunities and success is in your future.
Find Out More
We Lead More.
Wabash offers unique experiences inside and out of the classroom. From WabashX to immersion trips to more than 70 campus clubs, you’ll become a leader.
Find Out More
We Play More.
Competition is in our DNA. Top-notch varsity athletics, a nationally-recognized theater, nearly a dozen performance ensembles, and intramurals for everyone means that gamers of any sort will shine here.
Find Out More
We’ve created this digital hub of events, experiences, and resources to make our connection to alumni, parents, and friends stronger than ever.
Learn More
What’s Happening on Campus
Wabash News
"And You Will Stand on Windswept Beaches" debuts at Wabash
Wabash On My Mind: Jim Peeples
This episode features Director of Athletics and Recreation Jim Peeples (Episode 403).
Legal Scholar Chemerinsky to Deliver David W. Peck Lecture
Erwin Chemerinsky, dean of the University of California School of Law, will present the annual Peck Lecture, “Why is Free Speech Under Attack and What Can We Do About It?” at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 16, in the Fine Arts Center’s Salter Hall.
Pickett ’26: Small Town Boy Makes Good
As a boy coming to swimming lessons on the Wabash College campus, Austin Pickett ’26 never imagined the “big city” of Crawfordsville would someday become a second home.
Wabash On My Mind: Nathan Ellenberger ’26
This episode features Managing Editor for student newspaper
The Bachelor
, Nathan Ellenberger ’26 (Episode 402).
Gray ’25 Earns Rotary Global Grant Scholarship
Gray earned the scholarship from Indiana Rotary to pursue graduate study internationally. He will study in the Netherlands.
Wabash Announces Partnership with Matriculate
Wabash College and Matriculate have entered into a partnership creating opportunities for high-achieving, low-income high school students to attend excellent colleges and universities.
Wabash On My Mind: Jason Kwon ’11
This episode features Principal Research Scientist at Abbvie Inc. and 21st Haines Lecturer in Biochemistry, Jason Kwon ’11 (Episode 401).
Chase ’28 Receives “Realizing the Dream” Scholarship
Kenton Chase ’28 was honored by the Independent Colleges of Indiana (ICI) with a “Realizing the Dream” scholarship, one of 28 first-generation college students statewide to be honored.
Panthi ’27 Earns International STEM Research Internship
Prasun Panthi ’27 has earned a
DAAD RISE summer STEM research internship to study in Kaiserslautern, Germany
.
Wabash Named a Top Workplace in Higher Education
Wabash College was named a 2026 Top Workplace for Higher Education by The Princeton Review.
Wabash On My Mind: Tenured Faculty 2026
This episode features four newly tenured faculty of the college, Eric Dunaway, Matthew Gorey, Joe Scanlon ’03, and Julian Whitney (Episode 400).
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Skip to Main Content
Visit
Apply
Afford
Pay Deposit
Request Information
About Wabash
Majors & More
Admissions & Aid
Student Life
Athletics
Give to Wabash
News
Event Calendar
Directories
MyBash
Wabash Employment
Alumni & Friends
Parents & Families
We might be
the best college
in America.
High value.
High reward.
No. 1
Liberal Arts College in Indiana
U.S. News & World Report
U.S. News & World Report cited strengths in overall value, advancing social mobility, and outstanding undergraduate teaching as reasons for climbing to the top of the rankings statewide.
No. 2
in Most Accessible Professors
The Princeton Review
The Princeton Review says our professors are “
well-regarded, outstanding, and down-to-earth
, include students in research, and always have their doors open for questions.”
No. 2
in Best Internship Opportunities
The Princeton Review
Wabash “does a great job of making
opportunity for students
,” according to The Princeton Review.
No. 2
in Students Love Their School Teams
The Princeton Review
Intercollegiate athletics are popular among the student body.
A
Best National Liberal Arts College
U.S. News & World Report
The College was ranked 50th among national liberal arts colleges and in the top-third nationwide of nearly 1,500 recognized colleges and universities.
U.S. News & World Report ranks us amongst the best nationally for undergraduate teaching.
No. 3
in Best Health Services
The Princeton Review
According to The Princeton Review, we are among the best when it comes to health services on campus.
Show More
No. 4
in Best Career Services
The Princeton Review
The Princeton Review cited praise for career services and immersion learning as reasons for a
memorable student experience
.
No. 5
in Best Alumni Network
The Princeton Review
The Princeton Review reports that Wabash “has
a great alumni base
that will help develop a student’s career while in school and make it
easier to get a job
after you graduate.”
No. 5
in Most Active Student Government
The Princeton Review
The Princeton Review says, “student government has an active presence and tremendous impact on campus life.”
No. 7
in Lots of Greek Life
The Princeton Review
Fraternity life is popular on campus.
No. 8
in Professors Get High Marks
The Princeton Review
The Princeton Review gives our professors a 99 rating for accessibility and 96 for interest.
No. 8
in Best Classroom Experience
The Princeton Review
Wabash engages with students “
allowing their voices to be heard
equally…in order to enhance the learning process,” reports The Princeton Review.
No. 9
on the list of Best Liberal Arts Colleges
DegreeChoices.com
According to the website, “students should expect to graduate with a well-rounded education…that doesn’t mean students leave school unprepared for the real world – (Wabash) provides excellent value and earning potential.”
A
Top-10
School with the Happiest and Successful Alumni
Forbes
Wabash ranked
No. 9 nationally
in Forbes’ listing based on donations per student and alumni participation.
No. 10
in Best College Newspaper
The Princeton Review
The Bachelor
has excelled recently,
winning 304 Indiana Collegiate Press Association Awards
since 2008, including Best Small College Newspaper in 2023, 2024, and 2025.
No. 11
in Best-Run Colleges
The Princeton Review
The Princeton Review pointed to a “
school spirit and tradition-oriented culture
(that) is second to none.”
No. 13
in Great Financial Aid
The Princeton Review
The Princeton Review gave Wabash a financial aid score of
94 out of 100
.
No. 17
in Best Colleges in America, Ranked by Value
Money
Money magazine’s rankings factored in quality, affordability, and student outcomes.
No. 17
in Lots of Race/Class Interaction
The Princeton Review
The Princeton Review asks, “Do different types of students interact frequently and easily?” According to rankings, the answer is yes.
No. 19
in Best Athletic Facilities
The Princeton Review
Our recreational and athletic facilities are among the best, The Princeton Review says.
No. 26
as a
Top Performer
on
Social Mobility
U.S. News & World Report
According to U.S. News, Wabash College is “more successful than others at advancing social mobility by enrolling and graduating large proportions of Pell Grant recipients”
26
Wabash Programs were ranked in the
top-15 percent
nationally
College Factual
A
student to instructor ratio of 9-to-1
places Wabash College among the best concerning instructional attention, according to College Factual.
Top-35
Best Value School
U.S. News & World Report
The Princeton Review praised the College among national peers for being a school where students “don’t have to mortgage their future to pay for their degrees” and “will
graduate with great career prospects
.”
A
Hidden Gem
College Raptor
CollegeRaptor.com included Wabash on its list of best-kept-secret colleges and universities that “provide students with exceptional programs and a high-quality experience.”
A
Top College
in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom
2025 Fiske Guide to Colleges
The Fiske Guide says, “The Wabash educational program has certainly proved itself over the years. This small college has amassed an
impressive list of alumni
: executives of major corporations, doctors, lawyers, and a large number of Ph.D.s.”
A
Best College
for the Money School
College Factual
College Factual cites Wabash as “a great opportunity for those who would
thrive in a charming, small-town atmosphere
.”
Show Less
We Learn More.
We’re a nationally-ranked liberal arts school with 40 degree programs and some of the most accessible professors on any campus. You'll discover your path here.
Find Out More
We Earn More.
Looking for a strong return on investment? Wabash grads earn more than the average college graduate. Factor in the nation’s No. 2 alumni network and best internship opportunities and success is in your future.
Find Out More
We Lead More.
Wabash offers unique experiences inside and out of the classroom. From WabashX to immersion trips to more than 70 campus clubs, you’ll become a leader.
Find Out More
We Play More.
Competition is in our DNA. Top-notch varsity athletics, a nationally-recognized theater, nearly a dozen performance ensembles, and intramurals for everyone means that gamers of any sort will shine here.
Find Out More
We’ve created this digital hub of events, experiences, and resources to make our connection to alumni, parents, and friends stronger than ever.
Learn More
What’s Happening on Campus
Wabash News
"And You Will Stand on Windswept Beaches" debuts at Wabash
Wabash On My Mind: Jim Peeples
This episode features Director of Athletics and Recreation Jim Peeples (Episode 403).
Legal Scholar Chemerinsky to Deliver David W. Peck Lecture
Erwin Chemerinsky, dean of the University of California School of Law, will present the annual Peck Lecture, “Why is Free Speech Under Attack and What Can We Do About It?” at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 16, in the Fine Arts Center’s Salter Hall.
Pickett ’26: Small Town Boy Makes Good
As a boy coming to swimming lessons on the Wabash College campus, Austin Pickett ’26 never imagined the “big city” of Crawfordsville would someday become a second home.
Wabash On My Mind: Nathan Ellenberger ’26
This episode features Managing Editor for student newspaper
The Bachelor
, Nathan Ellenberger ’26 (Episode 402).
Gray ’25 Earns Rotary Global Grant Scholarship
Gray earned the scholarship from Indiana Rotary to pursue graduate study internationally. He will study in the Netherlands.
Wabash Announces Partnership with Matriculate
Wabash College and Matriculate have entered into a partnership creating opportunities for high-achieving, low-income high school students to attend excellent colleges and universities.
Wabash On My Mind: Jason Kwon ’11
This episode features Principal Research Scientist at Abbvie Inc. and 21st Haines Lecturer in Biochemistry, Jason Kwon ’11 (Episode 401).
Chase ’28 Receives “Realizing the Dream” Scholarship
Kenton Chase ’28 was honored by the Independent Colleges of Indiana (ICI) with a “Realizing the Dream” scholarship, one of 28 first-generation college students statewide to be honored.
Panthi ’27 Earns International STEM Research Internship
Prasun Panthi ’27 has earned a
DAAD RISE summer STEM research internship to study in Kaiserslautern, Germany
.
Wabash Named a Top Workplace in Higher Education
Wabash College was named a 2026 Top Workplace for Higher Education by The Princeton Review.
Wabash On My Mind: Tenured Faculty 2026
This episode features four newly tenured faculty of the college, Eric Dunaway, Matthew Gorey, Joe Scanlon ’03, and Julian Whitney (Episode 400).
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