Admissions Overview
The admission process at Earlham College has a 74% acceptance rate. There is no application fee. Earlham College has test optional requirements that focus on each student's unique potential.
Selectivity
74%
Moderately Selective
Application Volume
1,765
Total Applicants
Enrollment Yield
15%
Students who enroll
Admission Requirements
The admission process at Earlham College has a 74% acceptance rate. There is no application fee. Standardized test score requirements may vary. The admissions team at Earlham College evaluates each application holistically to assess student potential.
Testing Policy
Test Optional
Students may apply without submitting standardized test scores
Application Cost
$0
No application fee required
Complete Application Requirements
Required for Admission
High School Transcript
RequiredHigh School GPA
RequiredEnglish Proficiency Test
RequiredLetters of Recommendation
RequiredWork Experience
RequiredOptional (Considered if Submitted)
Standardized Test Scores
OptionalHigh School Class Rank
OptionalNot Considered for Admission
Personal Statement/Essay
Not ConsideredLegacy Status
Not ConsideredOther Tests (Wonderlic/WISC)
Not ConsideredNote: Requirements may vary by program or student type. International students may have additional requirements. Contact the admissions office for specific questions about your application.
Test Scores
Test score ranges represent the 25th to 75th percentile of admitted students at Earlham College. About 32% of admitted students submitted SAT scores, with total scores typically ranging from 1,178 to 1,363. Additionally, about 22% of admitted students submitted ACT scores, with composite scores typically ranging from 23 to 30.
SAT Scores
32% of students submitted400
1600
1178 – 1363
200
800
608 – 690
200
800
570 – 673
ACT Scores
22% of students submitted1
36
23 – 30
1
36
21 – 31
1
36
22 – 31
Admission Statistics
1,765 students applied to Earlham. Of those, 74% were accepted (1,310 students). Of these 1,310 accepted students, 202 chose to enroll.
1,765
Total Applicants
1,310
Students Admitted
202
Students Enrolled
74%
Acceptance Rate