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Earlham College
Richmond, IN · Private nonprofit · Distant town · Website
- Admission rate
- 73%
- Accessible
- Average net price
- $23,002
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 75%
- Median earnings
- $49,427
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
Earlham College is a private nonprofit college in Richmond, IN with 670 undergraduates. It admits 73% of applicants, and admitted students average 1219 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $23,002 per year ($18,517 for families earning under $30,000). 75% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $49,427 ten years after enrolling.
private nonprofit college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 73%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test optional
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 1,765
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 1,310
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 15%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
SAT Reading & Writing570–660
200800
SAT Math540–630
200800
ACT Composite24–33
136
What Earlham College looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkRequired
- Class rankConsidered
- Essay or personal statementRequired
- RecommendationsRequired
- Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
- Legacy statusNot considered
- Work experienceNot considered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $69,266
- sticker price, per year
- Tuition & fees
- $55,814
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$18,517
- $30–48k$19,069
- $48–75k$21,768
- $75–110k$25,096
- $110k+$31,884
Get a personal estimate with Earlham College's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 75%
- Freshman retention
- 77%
- Median earnings
- $49,427
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $21,500
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 670
- Student–faculty ratio
- 7:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 30%
- White59%
- Hispanic6%
- Black8%
- Asian2%
Earlham College FAQ
What is Earlham College's acceptance rate?+
Earlham College admits 73% of applicants, which makes it accessible.
What SAT score do you need for Earlham College?+
The middle 50% of admitted students scored 570–660 on SAT Reading and Writing and 540–630 on SAT Math; the average total is 1219.
What ACT score do you need for Earlham College?+
The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 24–33.
Is Earlham College test optional?+
Test optional (considered if submitted).
How many students apply to Earlham College?+
In Fall 2023, 1,765 students applied to Earlham College and 1,310 were admitted; 202 enrolled.
Does Earlham College consider legacy status?+
No. Earlham College reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does Earlham College require an essay?+
Earlham College reported that an essay or personal statement is required for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does Earlham College cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $69,266 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $23,002.
What is Earlham College's graduation rate?+
75% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 150455 · How we use this data
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