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Earlham College
Earlham College says yes to 73.1% of applicants. Focus less on getting in and more on what's below — starting with the $50,797 median earnings.
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Earlham College anchors the college town of Richmond, IN, where the private campus and town largely share a footprint. The school maintains its Friends affiliation, which threads through campus life to a degree that varies by program.
24.4% of undergraduates carry Pell grants — a plain read on who the campus actually serves. With 670 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 77.2% of first-years come back for a second year.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 1178 and 1363 — above the IN middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on Earlham College's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Earlham College received 1,765 applications and admitted 1,310 (74.2%), with 202 enrolling.
Scores help here but aren't the gate. If your SAT sits inside the 1178–1363 submitter range, sending it likely helps; below it, Earlham College's own policy says you can leave it out.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 608 | 640 | 690 |
| SAT Math | 570 | 610 | 673 |
| ACT Composite | 23 | 26 | 30 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
How Earlham College compares
| Earlham College | Indiana median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 73.1% | 77.9% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $53,930 | $32,352 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $50,797 | $52,071 | $53,781 |
At $50,797, ten-year earnings trail the state median ($52,071). Look at Earlham College's major-level rows below before reading too much into the campus-wide number.
Cost, size & completion
Tuition runs $53,930 regardless of where you're from. At Earlham College, that sticker is a starting point for aid talks — not what the median family pays.
Enrollment sits at 670 — Earlham College is one of the smaller campuses on this site.
69% graduate within six years. Roughly 31% don't — ask a Earlham College tour guide what happens to them and watch the answer carefully.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Earlham College?
Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% scored 1178–1363 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 73.1% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is Earlham College's acceptance rate?
74.2% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 1,310 admitted from 1,765 applicants.
How much does Earlham College cost?
At Earlham College, published tuition is $53,930 — net price after aid usually comes in lower. That number is Earlham College's ceiling, not a quote.
What do Earlham College graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $50,797 ten years after enrolling.
Similar colleges in Indiana
- University of Evansville — 77.6% admitted
- Franklin College — 69.8% admitted
- Goshen College — 84.1% admitted
- Grace College and Theological Seminary — 82.2% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.