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Richmond, Indiana

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Your chances of getting into Earlham College

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Percent Admitted 

73.2%
Admission Difficulty for Earlham College
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Very High 
Applicant Competition Low 

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at Earlham is 73.2%.  Its admission rate is the 14th 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, 1,007 out of the 1,375 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. 17% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

Can you get into Earlham?

73% 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 1260 on the SAT
  • Score 28 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 73% 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 2022

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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. 25% of students submitted SAT scores and 19% submitted ACT scores for admission for the most recent academic year..

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 

1130-1380

Applicants Submitting SAT 

25%
SAT Scores for Earlham College
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile 590
Math 25th Percentile 540
Composite 25th Percentile 1130
SAT Scores for Earlham College
SAT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile 710
Math 75th Percentile 670
Composite 75th Percentile 1380
Average SAT Score 1260

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 1260 out of 1600 and the range for the middle 50% of accepted students is 1130-1380. Students who get into Earlham College score in the top 36 percent of all SAT test takers..  Earlham ranks #6 in the state of Indiana and #250 in the nation for highest average SAT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

You should target scoring 1260 or above to be most competitive with other applicants. Earlham regularly admits students with SAT scores down to 1130 on a 1600 scale. However, three quarter of admitted students score higher. If you score below a 1130, admission should be considered a reach. Some students may be accepted with minimum SAT's as low as 1000, 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 1260 SAT score range.

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 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 1255, you have around a 73% chance of being admitted. A 1380 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 
1380 and Above Good >84%
1255 to 1380 Avg + 73%-84%
1130 to 1255 Avg - 59%-73%
1005 to 1130 Reach 43%-59%
Less than 1005 Low <43%
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Earlham ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 

24-32 

Applicants Submitting ACT 

19%
ACT Scores for Earlham College
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile 21
Math 25th Percentile 23
Composite 25th Percentile 24
ACT Scores for Earlham College
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile 33
Math 75th Percentile 28
Composite 75th Percentile 32
Average ACT Score 28

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 28, while the middle 50% of students (25th to 75th percentile) score between a 24 and 32.  The school ranks #6 in Indiana and #202 in the U.S. for highest average ACT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

For the best chance of admission, you should have an ACT of 28. This will place you in solid competition against other applicants. At a minimum, you should aim for a 24 and score in the score in the top 27 percent nationally. The lowest ACT score likely to be admitted is a 20.

19 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 2022 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 28 score has around 73% chance of getting in. Your odds increase to about 84% with a 32 ACT score.

Earlham College admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
32 and Above Good >84%
28 to 32 Avg + 73%-84%
24 to 28 Avg - 59%-73%
20 to 24 Reach 43%-59%
Less than 20 Low <43%
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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 725 631 1,375
Accepted 565 424 1,007
Acceptance Rate 78% 67% 73%
Enrolled 82 86 172
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 15% 20% 17%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Fall 2024 Application Deadline

Applications Due

Mar 1, 2025

Days left to Apply

114

Applicants have 114 days left until the Fall 2024 term applications are 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 1260 on the SAT and 28 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, 2024