Earlham Admission Requirements

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Earlham Admission Overview

Earlham admission requirements are moderately competitive. Last year Earlham admitted 73.1% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.67 GPA (A-) and SAT 1110-1290 / ACT 24-33. Earlham is test-optional, so you choose whether to send SAT or ACT. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Earlham is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT or ACT.

Source: IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Earlham Acceptance Rate

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Acceptance rate

73.1%

Admission Standards

Difficult

Applicant Competition

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Acceptance Rate

The Earlham acceptance rate is 73.1%. Last year, 1,517 of 2,075 applicants were admitted. That is the 13th lowest acceptance rate 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, admitting a large majority of applicants. You have a strong chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile. Getting an offer is relatively likely compared with more selective schools, but last year's class still posted a strong academic profile.

Earlham College typically attracts "A-" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.67. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top quarter of their high school class. 14% of those admitted chose to enroll.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Earlham GPA

GPA of enrolled freshmen

Avg. High School GPA

3.67

Typical High School Grades

A-

Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.67

0.0 1.0 2.0 3.0 4.0

Average GPA

Enrolled freshmen at Earlham typically have around a 3.67 GPA (A-) on a 4.0 scale. That is last year's class average, not a cutoff. Enrolled students typically have very good grades in high school. Earlham is test-optional. If you withhold SAT or ACT, GPA carries more weight.

25% of enrolled freshmen had a 4.0. The school ranks #11 in Indiana for highest average GPA.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.7 GPA range.

Competitiveness by GPA Ranges

Share of last year's freshmen in each GPA range, compared with the rest of the class.

High school GPA ranges for enrolled Earlham College freshmen
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 figures mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024

Earlham SAT Scores

SAT scores of enrolled freshmen

SAT Range

1110-1290

Freshmen who sent SAT

24%

25th Percentile Scores

Reading 570
Math 540
Composite 1110

75th Percentile Scores

Reading 660
Math 630
Composite 1290

Average SAT

Enrolled testers at Earlham typically score around a 1200 SAT (middle 50% 1110–1290) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 76th percentile nationally. Earlham ranks #8 in the state of Indiana for highest average SAT composite score.

SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 1110 to 1290

800 1000 1200 1400 1600

SAT policy

Earlham is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT. If you send a score, it is considered.

View other colleges which accept students in the 1200 SAT score range.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

How SAT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers

This table compares SAT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. It is not a personal chance of admission. If you withhold SAT, skip this table.

SAT ranges vs last year's enrolled testers at Earlham College
SAT Score (1600 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
1290+	Above 75th	>84%
1200 to 1290	Avg +	73%-84%
1110 to 1200	Avg -	59%-73%
Below 1110	Below mid-50	<59%

What do these figures mean?

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Earlham ACT Scores

ACT scores among enrolled freshmen

ACT Range

24-33

Freshmen reporting ACT

25th Percentile Scores

English 21
Math 24
Composite 24

75th Percentile Scores

English 34
Math 28
Composite 33

Average ACT

Incoming testers at Earlham typically have around a 28 ACT (mid-50 24–33) on the 36 scale. That reflects last year's enrolled testers, not a cutoff. That average sits near the 88th percentile of ACT takers nationwide. Earlham places #7 among colleges in Indiana and #207 nationwide for highest average ACT composite.

ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 24 to 33

1 9 18 27 36

ACT policy

You may apply to Earlham without ACT. A score you do send is still reviewed.

See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 28.0 ACT score range.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

How ACT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers

This table compares ACT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. They are not your individual odds. If you leave ACT off your application, you can skip this table.

ACT bands compared with last year's enrolled testers at Earlham College
ACT Score (36 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
33+	Above 75th	>85%
28 to 33	Avg +	73%-85%
24 to 28	Avg -	60%-73%
Below 24	Below mid-50	<60%

How to read these figures

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

High School Class Rank

Class Rank of Admitted Students

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

Estimate How You Compare

See how your GPA and scores compare with last year's enrolled testers. You can mark that you will withhold scores.

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Applying

Admission Statistics

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

Earlham College admission statistics
	Women	Men	Total
Applied	961	1,046	2,075
Accepted	743	714	1,517
Acceptance Rate	77%	68%	73%
Enrolled	98	106	211
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield)	13%	15%	14%

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Application Requirements

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

Earlham College application requirements
Requirement	Used for Admission
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

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Fall 2027 Application Deadline

Applications Due

Mar 1, 2027

Days left to Apply

182

Applicants have 182 days left until the Fall 2027 term applications are due on Mar 1, 2027.

Application Fee

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

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Credits Accepted

High school credits accepted at Earlham College
Credit Type	Accepted
AP Credit	Yes
Dual Credit	Yes
Credit for Life Experiences	No

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Admission summary

Earlham is test-optional for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 73.1% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.67 GPA (about an A- average). Send SAT/ACT if you are at or above this campus mid-50 (1110-1290); otherwise withhold. Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025