Earlham College
Richmond, Indiana · Private
Earlham College admitted 79% of 2,128 applicants (Common Data Set 2025-2026). First-year students who sent the SAT scored 1075–1268 in the middle half. Test scores are optional. 68% of students graduate within six years.
Your chances at Earlham College
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Application deadlines
Earlham College’s first-year deadlines for 2026–27 on the Common App:
- Early decision
- November 1, 2026
- Early action
- November 1, 2026
- Early action II
- December 1, 2026
- Regular decision
- February 1, 2027
The application is free. Earlham College asks for the Common App personal essay, one teacher recommendation, 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 Earlham College’s admissions site before you submit. See every college’s deadlines or early decision vs. early action.
Early decision and early action
Earlham College offers early decision but didn’t report how many early applicants it admitted.
Earlham College offers early action but didn’t report its early admit rate.
What admissions weighs
How Earlham College rates each part of an application, from its Common Data Set.
Very important
- Course rigor
- GPA
Important
- Essay
- Activities
- Character
Considered
- Class rank
- Test scores
- Recommendations
- Interview
- Talent or ability
- Volunteering
- Work experience
Not considered
- First generation
- Legacy
- Where you live
- State residency
- Religion
- Showing interest
High school GPA
First-year students averaged a 3.64 GPA. 26% of those who reported a class rank were in the top 10% of their class.
Some colleges report weighted GPAs, so compare loosely.
What it costs
Full price with housing is $68,378 a year. After grants, students paid $26,517 on average.
Average price after grants, by family income:
Quick answers
What is Earlham College’s acceptance rate?
Earlham College admitted 79% of applicants: 1,682 of 2,128 (Common Data Set 2025-2026).
When is Earlham College’s early decision deadline?
For 2026–27, early decision is due November 1, 2026, early action is due November 1, 2026, early action II is due December 1, 2026, and regular decision is due February 1, 2027. Common App deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone.
What SAT score do you need for Earlham College?
The middle half of admitted students who sent the SAT scored 1075 to 1268, with a median around 1180. A score at or above 1180 puts you in the top half of admitted students who sent one.
How much is Earlham College’s application fee?
The application is free for 2026–27.
What does Earlham College require?
Besides the application and transcript, Earlham College asks for the Common App personal essay, one teacher recommendation, and a midyear report from your school.
Does Earlham College have supplemental essays?
Yes. For 2026–27, Earlham College asks 1 question of its own on top of the main essay (one short answer, up to 250 words). Its supplemental essays page lists each one word for word with the word limit.
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