What SAT score do I need for Earlham College?

Earlham College's middle 50% SAT range is 1110 to 1290. A score in or above that band keeps you in the conversation; below it, the rest of your application has to do more work.

What ACT score do I need for Earlham College?

Middle 50% ACT range is 24 to 33. The top of that range or above is what most admitted students submit when they choose to send a score.

What is the acceptance rate at Earlham College?

Earlham College admits roughly 73% of applicants. An acceptance rate above 40% means a strong application can land here without high-end stats.

What does Earlham College actually cost after financial aid?

Average net cost (after institutional aid) is about $24,714 per year. Net cost varies enormously by family income; run the school's net price calculator for an estimate that reflects your situation.

Is Earlham College a reach, match, or safety for me?

Compare your stats to the middle 50% above. If you are at or below the 25th percentile, treat Earlham College as a reach. If you are in the middle 50%, it is a match. Above the 75th percentile and the school accepts above 25% overall, it is closer to a safety. Selectivity below 20% should be treated as a reach for everyone, period.

Earlham College

Richmond, IN · Midwest

Acceptance rate: 73.1%
SAT mid-50: 1110-1290
Cost after aid: $24,714
Graduation rate: 69%

What Earlham College says matters

How Earlham College rates each admissions factor in its Common Data Set, with the full published numbers below.

Acceptance rate: 73%; 1,517 of 2,075
Yield: 14%; 211 enrolled
SAT mid-50: 1125-1285
ACT mid-50: 24-33
CDS year: 2024-25

Acceptance rate by gender

Men: 68%714 of 1,046
Women: 77%743 of 961

Very important

Rigor of secondary school record
Academic GPA

Important

Application essay
Extracurricular activities
Character or personal qualities

Considered

Class rank
Standardized test scores
Recommendations
Interview
Talent or ability
Volunteer work
Work experience

Not considered

First generation
Alumni relation
Geographical residence
State residency
Religious affiliation or commitment
Level of applicant's interest

The full Common Data Set

Every figure Earlham College published for 2024-25, section by section.

First-Time, First-Year Admission141

Applications

Total first-time, first-year men who applied: 1,046
Total first-time, first-year women who applied: 961
Total first-time, first-year unknown gender who applied: 0
Total first-time, first-year men who were admitted: 714
Total first-time, first-year women who were admitted: 743
Total first-time, first-year unknown gender who were admitted: 0
Total full-time, first-time, first-year men who enrolled: 106
Total part-time, first-time, first-year men who enrolled: 0
Total full-time, first-time, first-year women who enrolled: 98
Total part-time, first-time, first-year women who enrolled: 0
Total full-time, first-time, first-year unknown gender who enrolled: 0
Total part-time, first-time, first-year unknown gender who enrolled: 211
Total first-time, first-year students who applied: 2,075
Total first-time, first-year students who were admitted: 1,517
Total first-time, first-year students who enrolled: 211
Total first-time, first-year who applied: 477
Total first-time, first-year who were admitted: 460
Total first-time, first-year who enrolled: 82
Total first-time, first-year who applied: 850
Total first-time, first-year who were admitted: 829
Total first-time, first-year who enrolled: 85
Total first-time, first-year who applied: 748
Total first-time, first-year who were admitted: 228
Total first-time, first-year who enrolled: 44
Total first-time, first-year who applied: 0
Total first-time, first-year who were admitted: 0
Total first-time, first-year who enrolled: 0

Admissions Requirements

English: 4
Mathematics: 3
Science: 2
Foreign language: 2
Social studies: 2
Visual/Performing Arts: 2

Basis for Selection

Rigor of secondary school record: Very Important
Class rank: Considered
Academic GPA: Very Important
Standardized test scores: Considered
Application Essay: Important
Recommendation(s): Considered
Interview: Considered
Extracurricular activities: Important
Talent/ability: Considered
Character/personal qualities: Important
First generation: Not Considered
Alumni/ae relation: Not Considered
Geographical residence: Not Considered
State residency: Not Considered
Religious affiliation/commitment: Not Considered
Volunteer work: Considered
Work experience: Considered
Level of applicant’s interest: Not Considered

Entrance Exams

SAT or ACT: /ADMS_CONSIDER
ACT Only: Considered
SAT Only: Considered

First-time, first-year Profile

Submitting SAT Scores: 0.23
Submitting ACT Scores: 0.09
SAT Composite: 25th Percentile: 1,125
SAT Composite: 50th Percentile: 1,190
SAT Composite: 75th Percentile: 1,285
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 25th Percentile: 570
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 50th Percentile: 610
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 75th Percentile: 660
SAT Math: 25th Percentile: 540
SAT Math: 50th Percentile: 580
SAT Math: 75th Percentile: 630
ACT Composite: 25th Percentile: 24%
ACT Composite: 50th Percentile: 27%
ACT Composite: 75th Percentile: 33%
ACT Math: 25th Percentile: 24%
ACT Math: 50th Percentile: 25%
ACT Math: 75th Percentile: 28%
ACT English: 25th Percentile: 21%
ACT English: 50th Percentile: 28%
ACT English: 75th Percentile: 34%
ACT Science: 25th Percentile: 24%
ACT Science: 50th Percentile: 28%
ACT Science: 75th Percentile: 34%
ACT Reading: 25th Percentile: 25%
ACT Reading: 50th Percentile: 28%
ACT Reading: 75th Percentile: 34%
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 700-800: 16
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 600-699: 47
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 500-599: 25
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 400-499: 8
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 300-399: 4
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 200-299: 0
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: Total: 100
SAT Math: 700-800: 8
SAT Math: 600-699: 35
SAT Math: 500-599: 47
SAT Math: 400-499: 10
SAT Math: 300-399: 0
SAT Math: 200-299: 0
SAT Math: Total: 100
SAT Composite: 1400-1600: 13.33
SAT Composite: 1200-1399: 33.33
SAT Composite: 1000-1199: 40
SAT Composite: 800-999: 13.33
SAT Composite: 600-799: 0
SAT Composite: 400-599: 0
SAT Composite: Total: 99.99
ACT Composite: 30-36: 40
ACT Composite: 24-29: 35
ACT Composite: 18-23: 20
ACT Composite: 12-17: 5
ACT Composite: 6-11: 0
ACT Composite: Below 6: 0
ACT Math: 30-36: 35
ACT Math: 24-29: 45
ACT Math: 18-23: 15
ACT Math: 12-17: 5
ACT Math: 6-11: 0
ACT Math: Below 6: 0
ACT English: 30-36: 45
ACT English: 24-29: 20
ACT English: 18-23: 25
ACT English: 12-17: 10
ACT English: 6-11: 0
ACT English: Below 6: 0
ACT Science: 30-36: 40
ACT Science: 24-29: 35
ACT Science: 18-23: 20
ACT Science: 12-17: 0
ACT Science: 6-11: 5
ACT Science: Below 6: 0
ACT Reading: 30-36: 45
ACT Reading: 24-29: 35
ACT Reading: 18-23: 20
ACT Reading: 12-17: 0
ACT Reading: 6-11: 0
ACT Reading: Below 6: 0
Percent in top tenth of high school graduating class: 22%
Percent in top quarter of high school graduating class: 44%
Percent in top half of high school graduating class: 77%
Percent in bottom half of high school graduating class: 23%
Percent in bottom quarter of high school graduating class: 7.0%
Percent of total first-time, first-year students who submitted high school class rank:: 49%
Average high school GPA of all degree-seeking, first-time, first-year students who submitted GPA:: 3.43
Percent of total first-time, first-year students who submitted high school GPA:: 99%

Admission Policies

Yes, on a rolling basis:: Considered
If yes, maximum period of postponement:: 1 Year

Transfer Admission20

Fall Applicants

Men: 24
Women: 12
Unknown: 0
Total: 37
Men: 22
Women: 9
Unknown: 0
Total: 32
Men: 7
Women: 5
Unknown: 0
Total: 12

Application for Admission

Fall: Yes
Spring: Yes
High school transcript: Required for Some
College transcript(s): Required
Essay or personal statement: Required
Interview: Recommended
Standardized test scores: Not Required
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s): Required

Academic Offerings and Policies19

Special Study Options

Double major: Yes
Dual enrollment: Yes
English as a Second Language (ESL): Yes
Honors Program: Yes
Independent study: Yes
Internships: Yes
Student-designed major: Yes
Study abroad: Yes
Teacher certification program: Yes
Undergraduate Research: Yes

Required Course Work

Arts/fine arts: Yes
Foreign languages: Yes
Physical Education: Yes
Humanities: Yes
Intensive writing: Yes
Mathematics: Yes
Philosophy: Yes
Sciences (biological or physical): Yes
Social science: Yes

Student Life34

Percent Participating

Percent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator): 51%
Percent of men who join fraternities: 0
Percent of women who join sororities: 0
Percent who live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing: 88%
Percent who live off campus or commute: 12%
Percent of students age 25 and older: 100%
Percent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator): 61%
Percent of men who join fraternities: 0
Percent of women who join sororities: 0
Percent who live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing: 92%
Percent who live off campus or commute: 8.0%
Percent of students age 25 and older: 100%

Average Age

Average age of full-time students: 18
Average age of all students (full- and part-time): 18
Average age of full-time students: 20
Average age of all students (full- and part-time): 20

Activities Offered

Campus Ministries: Yes
Choral groups: Yes
Concert band: Yes
Dance: Yes
Drama/theater: Yes
International Student Organization: Yes
Jazz band: Yes
Literary magazine: Yes
Model UN: Yes
Music ensembles: Yes
Radio station: Yes
Student government: Yes
Student newspaper: Yes

Housing

Apartments for single students: Yes
Special housing for disabled students: Yes
Theme housing: Yes
Wellness housing: Yes
Living Learning Communities: Yes

Annual Expenses28

Information

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Private Tuition

Tuition: 54864
Tuition: 54864

All Institutions Expenses

Required Fees:: 950
Food and housing (on-campus):: 14824
Housing Only (on-campus):: 7830
Food Only (on-campus meal plan):: 6994
Required Fees:: 950
Food and housing (on-campus):: 14824
Housing Only (on-campus):: 7830
Food Only (on-campus meal plan):: 6994

Credits per Term

Minimum: 12
Maximum: 18

Estimated Expenses

Books and supplies:: 1000
Transportation:: 300
Other expenses:: 1043
Books and supplies:: 1000
Food only:: 2945
Transportation: 300
Other expenses:: 1043
Books and supplies:: 1000
Housing only:: 6872
Food only:: 2945
Food and housing total*: 9817
Transportation:: 300
Other expenses:: 1043

Per-Credit-Hour Charges

PRIVATE INSTITUTIONS:: 1829
NONRESIDENTS:: 1829

Financial Aid99

Students Awarded Non-need-based Aid

N. Number of students in line a who had no financial need and who were awarded institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid (exclude those who were awarded athletic awards and tuition benefits): 26
O. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based scholarship and grant aid awarded to students in line n: 35,537

Methodology

Federal methodology (FM): Yes

Need-based Aid Awarded

Federal: 1120523
State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located: 690969
Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).: 16975535
Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college: 1969645
Total Scholarships/Grants: 20756672
Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans): 1467356
Federal Work-Study: 153805
State and other (e.g., institutional) work-study/employment (Note: Excludes Federal Work-Study captured above.): 104369
Total Self-Help: 1725530
Parent Loans: 464399

Non-need-based Aid Awarded

Federal: 0
State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located: 0
Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).: 4702806
Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college: 170150
Total Scholarships/Grants: 4872956
Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans): 1027238
State and other (e.g., institutional) work-study/employment (Note: Excludes Federal Work-Study captured above.): 28528
Total Self-Help: 1055766
Parent Loans: 888621

Students Awarded Aid

B. Number of students in line a who applied for need-based financial aid: 188
C. Number of students in line b who were determined to have financial need: 171
D. Number of students in line c who were awarded any financial aid: 171
E. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based scholarship or grant aid: 171
F. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based self-help aid: 112
G. Number of students in line d who were awarded any non-need-based scholarship or grant aid: 51
H. Number of students in line d whose need was fully met (exclude PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans): 44
I. On average, the percentage of need that was met of students who were awarded any need-based aid. Exclude any aid that was awarded in excess of need as well as any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans): 88%
J. The average financial aid package of those in line d. Exclude any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans): 46475
K. Average need-based scholarship and grant award of those in line e: 41662
L. Average need-based self-help award (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f: 1804
M. Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f who were awarded a need-based loan: 2969
B. Number of students in line a who applied for need-based financial aid: 549
C. Number of students in line b who were determined to have financial need: 495
D. Number of students in line c who were awarded any financial aid: 495
E. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based scholarship or grant aid: 494
F. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based self-help aid: 322
G. Number of students in line d who were awarded any non-need-based scholarship or grant aid: 116
H. Number of students in line d whose need was fully met (exclude PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans): 123
I. On average, the percentage of need that was met of students who were awarded any need-based aid. Exclude any aid that was awarded in excess of need as well as any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans): 87%
J. The average financial aid package of those in line d. Exclude any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans): 45781
K. Average need-based scholarship and grant award of those in line e: 41356
L. Average need-based self-help award (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f: 2054
M. Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f who were awarded a need-based loan: 3500
B. Number of students in line a who applied for need-based financial aid: 5
C. Number of students in line b who were determined to have financial need: 2
D. Number of students in line c who were awarded any financial aid: 2
E. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based scholarship or grant aid: 2
F. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based self-help aid: 2
I. On average, the percentage of need that was met of students who were awarded any need-based aid. Exclude any aid that was awarded in excess of need as well as any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans): 74%
J. The average financial aid package of those in line d. Exclude any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans): 14330
K. Average need-based scholarship and grant award of those in line e: 12934
L. Average need-based self-help award (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f: 1397
M. Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f who were awarded a need-based loan: 2721

Graduating Cohort

Provide the number of students in the 2024 undergraduate class who started at your institution as first-time students and received a bachelor's degree between July 1, 2023 and June 30, 2024. Exclude students who transferred into your institution.: 97

Source Type Loan

A. Any loan program: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized, institutional, state, private loans that your institution is aware of, etc. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.: 46
B. Federal loan programs: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.: 45
C. Institutional loan programs.: 0
D. State loan programs.: 0
E. Private student loans made by a bank or lender.: 8
A. Any loan program: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized, institutional, state, private loans that your institution is aware of, etc. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.: 47
B. Federal loan programs: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.: 46
C. Institutional loan programs.: 0
D. State loan programs.: 0
E. Private student loans made by a bank or lender.: 8
A. Any loan program: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized, institutional, state, private loans that your institution is aware of, etc. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.: 27360
B. Federal loan programs: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.: 20422
C. Institutional loan programs.: 0
D. State loan programs.: 0
E. Private student loans made by a bank or lender.: 42448

Aid to Nonresidents

Institutional need-based scholarship or grant aid is available: Yes
Institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid is available: Yes
If institutional financial aid is available for undergraduate degree-seeking nonresidents, provide the number of undergraduate degree-seeking nonresidents who were awarded need-based or non-need-based aid:: 101
Average dollar amount of institutional financial aid awarded to undergraduate degree-seeking nonresidents:: 35,849
Total dollar amount of institutional financial aid awarded to undergraduate degree-seeking nonresidents:: 3,643,555

Financial Aid Forms

FAFSA: Yes
Institution’s own financial aid form: Yes

Financial Aid Deadlines

No deadline for filing required forms (applications processed on a rolling basis): Yes

Aid Available

Federal Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans: Yes
Federal Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans: Yes
Federal Direct PLUS Loans: Yes
Federal Pell Grants: Yes
Federal SEOG: Yes
State scholarships/grants: Yes
Private scholarships: Yes
College/university scholarship or grant aid from institutional funds: Yes

Institutional Aid

Academics: Yes
Alumni affiliation: Yes
Art: Yes
Music/drama: Yes
Religious affiliation: Yes
State/district residency: Yes
Academics: Yes
Art: Yes
Music/drama: Yes
State/district residency: Yes
If your institution has recently implemented any major financial aid policy, program, or initiative to make your institution more affordable to incoming students such as replacing loans with grants, or waiving costs for families below a certain income level please provide details:: Loan Repayment Assistant Program to qualifying students

Disciplinary Areas of Degrees Conferred20

Diploma/Certificates

TOTAL (should = 100%): 0

Associate

TOTAL (should = 100%): 0

Bachelors

Natural resources and conservation: 1.6
Area, ethnic, and gender studies: 3.3
Communication/journalism: 3.3
Computer and information sciences: 6.5
Engineering: 0.8
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics: 5.7
English: 2.4
Biological/life sciences: 18.7
Interdisciplinary studies: 7.3
Parks and recreation: 3.3
Philosophy and religious studies: 1.6
Physical sciences: 5.7
Psychology: 9.8
Public administration and social services: 2.4
Social sciences: 4.1
Visual and performing arts: 8.9
Business/marketing: 14.6
TOTAL (should = 100%): 100%

Enrollment And Persistence141

Institutional Enrollment

Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: men: 106
Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: women: 100
Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: unknown: 0
Other first-year, degree-seeking: men: 7
Other first-year, degree-seeking: women: 5
Other first-year, degree-seeking: unknown: 0
All other degree-seeking: men: 194
All other degree-seeking: women: 225
All other degree-seeking: unknown: 1
Total degree-seeking: men: 307
Total degree-seeking: women: 330
Total degree-seeking: unknown: 1
All other undergraduates enrolled in credit courses: men: 2
All other undergraduates enrolled in credit courses: women: 4
All other undergraduates enrolled in credit courses: unknown: 17
Total undergraduate Full-Time Students: men: 309
Total undergraduate Full-Time Students: women: 334
Total undergraduate Full-Time Students: unknown: 18
Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: men: 0
Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: women: 0
Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: unknown: 0
Other first-year, degree-seeking: men: 0
Other first-year, degree-seeking: women: 0
Other first-year, degree-seeking: unknown: 0
All other degree-seeking: men: 3
All other degree-seeking: women: 2
All other degree-seeking: unknown: 0
Total degree-seeking: men: 3
Total degree-seeking: women: 2
Total degree-seeking: unknown: 0
All other undergraduates enrolled in credit courses: men: 0
All other undergraduates enrolled in credit courses: women: 1
All other undergraduates enrolled in credit courses: unknown: 1
Total undergraduate Part-Time Students: men: 3
Total undergraduate Part-Time Students: women: 3
Total undergraduate Part-Time Students: unknown: 1
Degree-seeking, first-time: men: 2
Degree-seeking, first-time: women: 2
Degree-seeking, first-time: unknown: 0
All other degree-seeking: men: 10
All other degree-seeking: women: 6
All other degree-seeking: unknown: 2
All other graduates enrolled in credit courses: men: 2
All other graduates enrolled in credit courses: women: 0
All other graduates enrolled in credit courses: unknown: 0
Degree-seeking, first-time: men: 2
Degree-seeking, first-time: women: 2
Degree-seeking, first-time: unknown: 1
All other degree-seeking: men: 3
All other degree-seeking: women: 14
All other degree-seeking: unknown: 3
All other graduates enrolled in credit courses: men: 3
All other graduates enrolled in credit courses: women: 3
All other graduates enrolled in credit courses: unknown: 1
Total graduate Part-Time Students: men: 8
Total graduate Part-Time Students: women: 19
Total graduate Part-Time Students: unknown: 5
Total all undergraduates: 696
Total all graduate: 57
Grand Total All Students: 753

All

Total graduate Full-Time Students: men: 14
Total graduate Full-Time Students: women: 8
Total graduate Full-Time Students: unknown: 2

Enrollment by Racial/Ethnic Category

Nonresidents: 44
Hispanic/Latino: 17
Black or African American, non-Hispanic: 25
White, non-Hispanic: 106
American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic: 1
Asian, non-Hispanic: 5
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic: 0
Two or more races, non-Hispanic: 8
Race and/or ethnicity unknown: 5
TOTAL: 211
Nonresidents: 122
Hispanic/Latino: 41
Black or African American, non-Hispanic: 54
White, non-Hispanic: 397
American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic: 1
Asian, non-Hispanic: 15
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic: 1
Two or more races, non-Hispanic: 31
Race and/or ethnicity unknown: 8
TOTAL: 670
Nonresidents: 123
Hispanic/Latino: 45
Black or African American, non-Hispanic: 54
White, non-Hispanic: 398
American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic: 1
Asian, non-Hispanic: 15
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic: 1
Two or more races, non-Hispanic: 31
Race and/or ethnicity unknown: 28
TOTAL: 696

Persistence

Certificate/diploma: 0
Associate degrees: 0
Bachelor's degrees: 103
Postbachelor's certificates: 1
Master's degrees: 22
Post-Master's certificates: 0
Doctoral degrees – research/scholarship: 0
Doctoral degrees – professional practice: 0
Doctoral degrees – other: 0

Graduation Rates

Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 70
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 62
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 139
Total: 271
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 0
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 0
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 0
Total: 0
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 70
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 62
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 139
Total: 271
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 39
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 39
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 97
Total: 175
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 0
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 5
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 7
Total: 12
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 0
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 0
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 0
Total: 0
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 39
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 44
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 104
Total: 187
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 56
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 71
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 75
Total: 69
Total: 0
Total: 0
Total: 0
Total: 0
Total: 0
Total: 0
Total: 0

Instructional Faculty And Class Size46

Instructional Faculty

A. Total number of instructional faculty: 101
B. Total number who are members of minority groups: 37
C. Total number who are women: 54
D. Total number who are men: 47
F. Total number with doctorate, or other terminal degree: 92%
G. Total number whose highest degree is a master’s but not a terminal master’s: 9
H. Total number whose highest degree is a bachelor’s: 0
I. Total number whose highest degree is unknown or other (Note: Items f, g, h, and i must sum up to item a.): 0
J. Total number in stand-alone graduate/professional programs in which faculty teach virtually only graduate-level students: 8
A. Total number of instructional faculty: 10
B. Total number who are members of minority groups: 2
C. Total number who are women: 4
D. Total number who are men: 6
F. Total number with doctorate, or other terminal degree: 6%
G. Total number whose highest degree is a master’s but not a terminal master’s: 4
H. Total number whose highest degree is a bachelor’s: 0
I. Total number whose highest degree is unknown or other (Note: Items f, g, h, and i must sum up to item a.): 0
J. Total number in stand-alone graduate/professional programs in which faculty teach virtually only graduate-level students: 3
A. Total number of instructional faculty: 111
B. Total number who are members of minority groups: 39
C. Total number who are women: 58
D. Total number who are men: 53
E. Total number who are nonresidents (international): 0
F. Total number with doctorate, or other terminal degree: 98%
G. Total number whose highest degree is a master’s but not a terminal master’s: 13
H. Total number whose highest degree is a bachelor’s: 0
I. Total number whose highest degree is unknown or other (Note: Items f, g, h, and i must sum up to item a.): 0
J. Total number in stand-alone graduate/professional programs in which faculty teach virtually only graduate-level students: 11

Student to Faculty Ratio

based on ____ students: 667
and ____ faculty: 95

Undergraduate Class Size

2-9: 70
10-19: 84
20-29: 25
30-39: 5
40-49: 6
50-99: 2
100+: 0
Total: 192
2-9: 14
10-19: 16
20-29: 7
30-39: 0
40-49: 0
50-99: 0
100+: 0
Total: 37

Source: Earlham College's Common Data Set 2024-25

About Earlham College

Earlham College is a very small private university in Richmond, IN, in a city setting.

What Earlham College looks for

Earlham College admits the majority of applicants who meet its baseline academic profile. For most students applying here, the work is in writing applications that reflect real fit rather than treating the application as a checklist. Demonstrated interest matters more here than at the most selective schools. Visiting, attending an info session, and asking real questions of admissions all move the needle.

Frequently asked

What SAT score do I need for Earlham College?
Earlham College's middle 50% SAT range is 1110 to 1290. A score in or above that band keeps you in the conversation; below it, the rest of your application has to do more work.
What ACT score do I need for Earlham College?
Middle 50% ACT range is 24 to 33. The top of that range or above is what most admitted students submit when they choose to send a score.
What is the acceptance rate at Earlham College?
Earlham College admits roughly 73% of applicants. An acceptance rate above 40% means a strong application can land here without high-end stats.
What does Earlham College actually cost after financial aid?
Average net cost (after institutional aid) is about $24,714 per year. Net cost varies enormously by family income; run the school's net price calculator for an estimate that reflects your situation.
Is Earlham College a reach, match, or safety for me?
Compare your stats to the middle 50% above. If you are at or below the 25th percentile, treat Earlham College as a reach. If you are in the middle 50%, it is a match. Above the 75th percentile and the school accepts above 25% overall, it is closer to a safety. Selectivity below 20% should be treated as a reach for everyone, period.

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