Earlham College
Liberal arts college · Richmond, IN · 670 undergraduates
Acceptance rate, SAT and ACT scores, cost, and financial aid
Acceptance rate
73%
Moderately selective
SAT (middle 50%)
1110–1290
ACT (middle 50%)
24–33
Average net price
$23,002
per year, after grants
Cost of attendance
$69,266
per year, before aid
Graduation rate
75%
within 6 years
These numbers haven't been checked against official data yet. Values marked changed a lot or disagree with another source. Costs, aid, and policies change every year — always confirm on the college's website before you decide.
How hard is it to get into Earlham College?
Earlham College accepts about 73 of every 100 applicants (73%), which makes it moderately selective. This number changed a lot in the latest data, so confirm it with the college.
The middle half of admitted students scored between 1110 and 1290 on the SAT. A score at or above 1290 puts you in the top quarter of admitted students; below 1110, your scores are below most.
On the ACT, the middle half scored 24–33.
The latest federal data says Earlham College is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Earlham College's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
How much does Earlham College cost?
The full cost of attendance — tuition, fees, housing, food, books, and other expenses — is about $69,266 a year before financial aid.
After grants and scholarships, students who get federal aid pay $23,002 a year on average. Your price depends on your family's income — use the college's net price calculator for an estimate.
Tuition and fees are $55,814 a year.
- Tuition & fees (in-state)$55,814
- Tuition & fees (out-of-state)$55,814
- Room & board$14,824
- Total cost of attendance$69,266
- Average net price after grants$23,002
Popular majors
Biology, Interdisciplinary Studies, Psychology, Business, Social Sciences.
Earlham College FAQ
- What is Earlham College's acceptance rate?
- 73% — moderately selective.
- What SAT score do you need for Earlham College?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 1110–1290. Aim for 1290 or higher to be above most admitted students.
- What ACT score do you need for Earlham College?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 24–33.
- Is Earlham College test-optional?
- The latest federal data says Earlham College is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Earlham College's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
- How much does Earlham College cost?
- About $69,266 a year before aid; $23,002 on average after grants.
- What is Earlham College's FAFSA school code?
- 001793. Add it in the "Colleges" section of the FAFSA at studentaid.gov so Earlham College receives your information.
- What is Earlham College's graduation rate?
- 75% of students finish within six years.
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