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Earlham Admission Requirements

Richmond, Indiana

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Your chances of getting into Earlham College

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Percent Admitted 

74.2%
Admission Difficulty for Earlham College
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Difficult 
Applicant Competition Low 

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at Earlham is 74.2%.  Its admission rate is the 18th lowest in Indiana.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into Earlham and can you get accepted?

Earlham is a moderately competitive school to get into. You have a strong chance of acceptance if you meet the criteria. Last year, 1,310 out of the 1,765 who applied were admitted.

Earlham College typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.67. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top quarter of their high school class. 15% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

Can you get into Earlham?

74% are accepted, can you get in? Use the admission calculator to see if you have the grades and test scores needed to get in. See your admission chances based on your extracurriculars, intended major, background, and more.

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Admission Requirements in Brief

To have the best chance of getting into to Earlham College you should:

  • Have a high school GPA of 3.67 or better
  • Earn B+ grades in high school
  • Score 1270 on the SAT
  • Score 26 on the ACT
  • Graduate in the top 25% of your high school class

Earlham GPA

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 

3.67

Typical High School Grades 

B+

What GPA do you need to get into Earlham College?

GPA Requirements

The GPA requirements for getting into Earlham are to have around a 3.67 high school GPA. You are required to have very good grades in high school.

If your high school GPA meets these requirements, there is a good chance you will be accepted as Earlham accepts 74% of students who apply.

Average GPA

The average unweighted GPA at Earlham is 3.67 on the 4.0 scale. 25% of students who get in have perfect 4.0 GPA's in high school. To achieve the average GPA for admission, you need to earn B+ letter grades and regularly score around 87-89 percent on tests and assignments in high school.  The school ranks #11 in Indiana for highest average GPA.

Importance of GPA

Since Earlham is a test optional college, extra focus will be placed on your GPA when the school considers your application. As a result, it is very important that you meet the GPA requirements.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.7 GPA range.

Competitiveness by GPA Ranges

The table below outlines the number of admitted freshmen by GPA range as well as how competitive your GPA will be as compared with other applicants.

High School GPA's for admitted Earlham College students
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness 
4.0 25.44% Good
3.75 to 3.99 20.71% Avg +
3.50 to 3.74 17.75% Avg -
3.25 to 3.49 11.24% Avg -
3.00 to 3.24 12.43% Reach
2.50 to 2.99 8.88% Reach
2.00 to 2.49 2.96% Reach
1.00 to 1.99 0.59% Reach
less than 1.00 0% Reach

 What do these chances mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024

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Earlham SAT Scores

Testing Requirements

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to Earlham College. If you optionally submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 32% of students submitted SAT scores and 22% submitted ACT scores for admission for the most recent academic year..

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 

1178-1363

Applicants Submitting SAT 

32%
SAT Scores for Earlham College
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile 608
Math 25th Percentile 570
Composite 25th Percentile 1178
SAT Scores for Earlham College
SAT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile 690
Math 75th Percentile 673
Composite 75th Percentile 1363
Average SAT Score 1270

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for you to be admitted to Earlham College?

Average Score & Range

The average SAT score at Earlham is 1270 out of 1600 and the range for the middle 50% of accepted students is 1178-1363. Students who get into Earlham College score in the top 100 percent of all SAT test takers..  Earlham ranks #7 in the state of Indiana and #238 in the nation for highest average SAT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

You should target scoring 1270 or above to be most competitive with other applicants. Earlham regularly admits students with SAT scores down to 1178 on a 1600 scale. However, three quarter of admitted students score higher. If you score below a 1178, admission should be considered a reach. Some students may be accepted with minimum SAT's as low as 1090, but scores this low are outside the normal range.

Score Submission Requirements

Earlham College is a test optional school meaning do not have to submit SAT scores with your application. The position on SAT scores from the college is "not required for admission, but considered if submitted (test optional)".

View other colleges which accept students in the 1270 SAT score range.

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2023 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

The table below outlines your predicted admission chances based on SAT score alone. If you are an average applicant with a score of 1270, you have around a 74% chance of being admitted. A 1363 places you well ahead of most other applicants and gives you about a 84% chance of getting in.

Earlham College admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
1363 and Above Good >84%
1270 to 1363 Avg + 74%-84%
1178 to 1270 Avg - 60%-74%
1086 to 1178 Reach 44%-60%
Less than 1086 Low <44%
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Earlham ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 

23-30 

Applicants Submitting ACT 

22%
ACT Scores for Earlham College
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile 21
Math 25th Percentile 22
Composite 25th Percentile 23
ACT Scores for Earlham College
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile 31
Math 75th Percentile 28
Composite 75th Percentile 30
Average ACT Score 26

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for students to get into Earlham?

Score Range

The average ACT score for admitted students to Earlham is 26, while the middle 50% of students (25th to 75th percentile) score between a 23 and 30.  The school ranks #11 in Indiana for highest average ACT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

For the best chance of admission, you should have an ACT of 26. This will place you in solid competition against other applicants. At a minimum, you should aim for a 23 and score in the score in the top 32 percent nationally. The lowest ACT score likely to be admitted is a 20.

22 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to Earlham College.

Score Submission Requirements

You do not have to to submit ACT scores with your application as Earlham College is test optional. The policy from the school on ACT scores is "not required for admission, but considered if submitted (test optional)".

Find other colleges with similar ACT score requirements

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2023 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Here are your predicted chances of getting into Earlham for different ACT score ranges. A typical applicant with a 26 score has around 74% chance of getting in. Your odds increase to about 86% with a 30 ACT score.

Earlham College admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
30 and Above Good >86%
26 to 30 Avg + 74%-86%
23 to 26 Avg - 62%-74%
20 to 23 Reach 49%-62%
Less than 20 Low <49%
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High School Class Rank

56% of Earlham College freshman are in the top twenty five percent of their high school graduating class and 25% are in the top ten percent.

High School Class Rank for admitted Earlham College students
High School Class Rank Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class 25%
Top 25% of class 56%
Top 50% of class 8%
Data Source, Peterson's Data

Applying

Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed the the table below.

Earlham College admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 893 856 1,765
Accepted 694 600 1,310
Acceptance Rate 78% 70% 74%
Enrolled 106 90 202
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 15% 15% 15%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2023 starting class

Fall 2025 Application Deadline

Applications Due

Mar 1, 2025

Days left to Apply

None

The application deadline for Fall 2025 has passed. Applications were due on Mar 1, 2025.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Earlham College is $0. The school is free to apply to.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Earlham College and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Earlham College Application Requirements
Test Scores Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
High School GPA Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program Required to be considered for admission
Recommendations Required to be considered for admission
Demonstration of Competencies Not considered for admission, even if submitted

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Earlham College
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences No

Admission Requirements Summary

Because Earlham is moderately competitive, you have a strong chance of acceptance with the right GPA and test scores. If you have a 3.67 GPA, you have a very good likelihood of getting in. A 1270 on the SAT and 26 on the ACT will further lock in your application.

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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=150455 IPEDS survey data for Earlham College.

Last updated February 24, 2025