Earlham College

Richmond, IN · private nonprofit

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Admissions

Admit rate74.2%
Applicants
Middle-50% SAT1178–1363
Middle-50% ACT23–30
Avg GPA
Test policy
Avg net price / yr$24,516
Grad rate68%
Median earnings (10 yr)$50,797
Sourcescorecard_bulk · 2025

Application requirements

Early Decision2025-11-15
Early Action2025-11-15
Early Action II2025-12-15
Regular / Rolling2026-02-02
Application fee$0 (US) · $0 (intl)
Personal essayRequired
Test policynever required
Teacher recommendations1
Mid-year reportRequired

Source: Common App first-year Requirements Grid, 2025-26 cycle. Confirm on the college's site — requirements can change mid-cycle.

Supplemental essays

~250 words each.

  1. Earlham is a really unique place, and it attracts a lot of really unique people. What is unique about you or your academic interests that makes you a good fit for Earlham? (250 words)

Copied verbatim from the school's official admissions page (2025-26 cycle).