Earlham College: A Parent's Guide to Admissions, Cost & Outcomes

Earlham College is a private institution located in Richmond, Indiana. For the most recent reporting cycle, Earlham College admits the majority of qualified applicants, with an overall admission rate of 79%. Admitted students typically post a median SAT of 1180 and an ACT composite around 28. The average net price after grants and scholarships is $24,714 per year, which is the figure most families actually pay rather than the published sticker price.

What GPA does my child need for Earlham College?

65% of enrolled students at Earlham College had a high school GPA of 3.50 or above, and the average was 3.64, according to its 2025-2026 Common Data Set.

What does Earlham College weight in admissions?

Earlham College reports these factor weights in its Common Data Set (2025-2026). What the weights mean

How Earlham College reads an application: what each weighting means for your child, plus waitlist, transfer and early-round odds

SAT and ACT scores Earlham College typically admits

The middle-50 SAT Math range is 540–630, with an EBRW midpoint near 615. The middle-50 ACT composite range is 24–33. Many applicants here submit scores; even slightly below the average can be competitive when combined with a strong GPA and curriculum.

Where admitted students ranked in their high school class

Class rank distribution gives parents a clear sense of how academically dominant a typical admitted student was within their own high school cohort, often a more meaningful signal than absolute GPA.

How much does Earlham College actually cost?

Published tuition is $53,930 for in-state students and $53,930 for out-of-state, before grants and scholarships. Room and board adds roughly $13,985 annually. After need-based and merit aid, the average family pays a net price of $24,714 per year, and that is the number that actually matters for budgeting. Roughly 24% of students receive Pell Grants.

Application deadlines and early decision data for Earlham College

Will my child graduate from Earlham College?

These predict outcomes at Earlham College better than its acceptance rate does. How to read retention and graduation rates

Most popular majors at Earlham College

The most popular undergraduate programs at Earlham College, measured by the number of students who actually graduate each year, are Research and Experimental Psychology, Business Administration, Management and Operations and Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology. Across all programs, Earlham College confers roughly 128 bachelor's degrees a year. What these figures mean

Is Earlham College safe? Campus crime & safety

In its most recent Clery Act report (2024), Earlham College disclosed 6 total criminal offenses across its campus and surrounding public property, about 9.0 per 1,000 students. That figure includes 0 violent offenses and 6 reported sexual assaults or VAWA offenses. Why per-1,000 rates, not counts

What is campus life like at Earlham College?

About 88% of undergraduates at Earlham College live in campus housing, making it a largely residential campus. In Greek life, 0% of men join a fraternity and 0% of women join a sorority. Residential rate and Greek participation shape day-to-day social life and are worth weighing alongside academics and cost.

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Common questions parents ask about Earlham College