Admissions Overview
The admission process at Earlham College has a 73% acceptance rate. There is no application fee. Earlham College has test optional requirements that focus on each student's unique potential.
Selectivity
73%
Moderately Selective
Application Volume
1,375
Total Applicants
Enrollment Yield
17%
Students who enroll
Admission Requirements
The admission process at Earlham College has a 73% 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
RequiredPersonal Statement/Essay
RequiredLetters of Recommendation
RequiredOptional (Considered if Submitted)
Standardized Test Scores
OptionalHigh School Class Rank
OptionalNot Considered for Admission
Work Experience
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 25% of admitted students submitted SAT scores, with total scores typically ranging from 1,130 to 1,380. Additionally, about 19% of admitted students submitted ACT scores, with composite scores typically ranging from 24 to 32.
SAT Scores
25% of students submitted400
1600
1130 – 1380
200
800
590 – 710
200
800
540 – 670
ACT Scores
19% of students submitted1
36
24 – 32
1
36
21 – 33
1
36
23 – 28
Admission Statistics
1,375 students applied to Earlham. Of those, 73% were accepted (1,007 students). Of these 1,007 accepted students, 172 chose to enroll.
1,375
Total Applicants
1,007
Students Admitted
172
Students Enrolled
73%
Acceptance Rate