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Antioch College

Yellow Springs, Ohio · Private

72%acceptance rate
1010–1240SAT middle 50% (from ACT)
19–26ACT middle 50%
$10,979average net price

Antioch College admitted 72% of 210 applicants (Common Data Set 2021-2022). First-year students who sent the SAT scored 1010–1240 in the middle half. Test scores are optional. 26% of students graduate within six years.

This college’s newest public report is from 2021-2022, so some numbers may be out of date.

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Application deadlines

Antioch College’s first-year deadlines for 2026–27 on the Common App:

Early decision
November 15, 2026
Early decision II
January 2, 2027
Regular decision
Rolling admission

The application is free, and Antioch College accepts the Common App fee waiver. Antioch College asks for the Common App personal essay and a midyear report from your school.

Deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone. From Common App’s requirements grid, updated September 25, 2026. Check Antioch College’s admissions site before you submit. See every college’s deadlines or early decision vs. early action.

Early decision and early action

Early decision applicants were admitted at 67% (6 of 9), compared with 72% for all applicants.

Early applicants often include recruited athletes and students with stronger applications, so the gap overstates how much applying early helps one student.

What admissions weighs

How Antioch College rates each part of an application, from its Common Data Set.

Very important

  • Course rigor
  • GPA
  • Essay
  • Recommendations
  • Talent or ability
  • Character
  • Showing interest

Important

  • Activities
  • Volunteering
  • Work experience

Considered

  • Class rank
  • Test scores
  • Interview
  • First generation
  • Legacy
  • Race or ethnicity

Not considered

  • Where you live
  • State residency
  • Religion

High school GPA

  • 4.03%
  • 3.75–3.9920%
  • 3.50–3.7420%
  • 3.25–3.4917%
  • 3.00–3.2417%
  • 2.50–2.997%
  • 2.00–2.4913%
  • Under 2.03%

Some colleges report weighted GPAs, so compare loosely.

What it costs

Full price with housing is $50,383 a year. After grants, students paid $10,979 on average.

Average price after grants, by family income:

  • $0–30k$6,602
  • $30–48k$6,602
  • $48–75k$6,602
  • $75–110k$6,602
  • $110k+$6,602

Quick answers

What is Antioch College’s acceptance rate?

Antioch College admitted 72% of applicants: 151 of 210 (Common Data Set 2021-2022).

When is Antioch College’s early decision deadline?

For 2026–27, early decision is due November 15, 2026, early decision II is due January 2, 2027, and regular admission is rolling. Common App deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone.

What SAT score do you need for Antioch College?

The middle half of admitted students who sent the SAT scored 1010 to 1240 (converted from ACT scores), with a median around 1110. A score at or above 1110 puts you in the top half of admitted students who sent one.

How much is Antioch College’s application fee?

The application is free for 2026–27, and Antioch College accepts the Common App fee waiver.

What does Antioch College require?

Besides the application and transcript, Antioch College asks for the Common App personal essay and a midyear report from your school.

Does Antioch College have supplemental essays?

Yes. For 2026–27, Antioch College asks 4 questions of its own on top of the main essay (three short essays, 25–500 words each, plus an optional space for context). Its supplemental essays page lists each one word for word with the word limit.

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