Earlham Admission Requirements
Chances of getting into Earlham College
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance Rate
65.2%| Measure | Difficulty | |
|---|---|---|
| Admission Standards | Very High | |
| Applicant Competition | Low |
How hard is it to get into Earlham and can I get accepted? The school has a 65% acceptance rate ranking it #12 in Indiana for lowest rate of acceptance. Last year, 1,382 out of 2,119 applicants were admitted making Earlham a moderately competitive school to get into with a strong chance of acceptance if you meet the requirements. Academically, it has very high requirements for admission test scores, generally admitting students who score in the top 24 percent. Earlham College typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students. Only 20% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.
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SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score
SAT Range
1160-1380Applicants Submitting SAT
63%| SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| SAT Reading 25th | 570 |
| SAT Math 25th | 590 |
| SAT Composite 25th | 1160 |
| SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| SAT Reading 75th | 690 |
| SAT Math 75th | 690 |
| SAT Composite 75th | 1380 |
| Average SAT Score | 1270 |
SAT Scores you need to get in
What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to Earlham College?
Earlham College typically requires applicants to be in the top 31 percent of SAT test takers. The school consistently takes SAT composite scores down to 1160 on a 1600 scale, below which admission should be considered a reach. We estimate some students could be accepted with SAT's as low as 1050. The estimated average SAT composite for admitted freshman is 1270 out of 1600. The school ranks #4 in Indiana for highest average SAT composite score. A competitive SAT score is critical as 63 percent of applicants submit SAT scores to the school. Note: SAT scores presented on this page have been adjusted upwards per the College Board's concordance tables for test takers after March 2016.
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Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score
| SAT Score (1600 scale) | Competitiveness | Admission Chances |
|---|---|---|
| 1380 and Above | Good | >76% |
| 1270 to 1380 | Avg + | 65%-76% |
| 1160 to 1270 | Avg - | 52%-65% |
| 1050 to 1160 | Reach | 39%-52% |
| Less than 1050 | Low | <39% |
Earlham ACT Scores
ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score
ACT Range
26-31Applicants Submitting ACT
42%| ACT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| ACT Reading 25th | 24 |
| ACT Math 25th | 26 |
| ACT Composite 25th | 26 |
| ACT Test | 75th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| ACT Reading 75th | 28 |
| ACT Math 75th | 31 |
| ACT Composite 75th | 31 |
| Average ACT Score | 28 |
ACT Scores needed to get accepted
What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into Earlham?
Admission data indicates that Earlham regularly accepts students with ACT's of 26 and above. Successful applicants typically send ACT scores in the top 18 percent nationally. We estimate the school accepting minimum ACT composite scores around 24 in some instances. Prospective students submitting an ACT composite of 28 or higher should be in the upper half of applicants - and students with a 31 and above have very competitive chances. The school ranks #3 in Indiana for highest average ACT composite score. 42 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to Earlham College.
Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score
| ACT Score | Competitiveness | Admission Chances |
|---|---|---|
| 31 and Above | Good | >78% |
| 28 to 31 | Avg + | 65%-78% |
| 26 to 28 | Avg - | 55%-65% |
| 24 to 26 | Reach | 44%-55% |
| Less than 24 | Low | <44% |
Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA
Avg. High School GPA
3.5Typical High School Grades
B+You will need very good grades in high school to get into Earlham College. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at Earlham College was 3.5 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily B+ students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #14 in Indiana for highest average GPA. If your high school GPA meets these requirements, there is a good chance you will be accepted as Earlham accepts 65% of students who apply.
Admission Statistics
| Women | Men | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applied | 1,068 | 1,051 | 2,119 |
| Accepted | 735 | 647 | 1,382 |
| Acceptance Rate | 69% | 62% | 65% |
| Enrolled | 140 | 131 | 271 |
| Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) | 19% | 20% | 20% |
Admission Requirements
What are the requirements for admission to Earlham College and what considerations affect admission decisions?
| Test Scores | Neither required nor recommended |
| High School GPA | Required |
| High School Class Rank | Neither required nor recommended |
| Completion of College Preparatory Program | Recommended |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Demonstration of Competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
Credits Accepted
| AP Credit | Yes |
| Dual Credit | Yes |
| Credit for Life Experiences | No |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does Earlham College prefer SAT or ACT?
63% of students submit their SAT scores to Earlham. 42% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.
What is my chance of getting into Earlham College?
65% of those who apply are granted admission to Earlham. Admission competition is low and the college has very high admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.
What SAT score is required for Earlham College?
The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have SAT scores between 1160 and 1380. 63% of students submit SAT scores when applying. See if your SAT score is good enough for admission.
What ACT score is required for Earlham College?
The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have ACT scores between 26 and 31. 42% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.