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Earlham College SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements

SAT Range1125 to 1285

ACT Range24 to 33

Average GPA3.43

Acceptance Rate73.1%

At Earlham, the bigger payoff may come after you clear the admissions bar. With a 73% acceptance rate, your score strategy should focus on affordability, and the listed Anthony Munoz Scholarship starts at ACT 18 plus a 3.0 GPA for $20,000.

Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.

Earlham College facts and stats

Quick Facts

Earlham College is an urban college with 696 undergraduates and a 7:1 student-to-faculty ratio. Earlham’s freshman retention rate is 77%, above the national average of roughly 70%. Its 6-year graduation rate is 69%.

Location

Richmond, IN

Undergrad Enrollment696

Freshman Retention77%

SettingUrban

Student to Faculty Ratio7:1

Graduation Rate69%

Test PolicyTest-optional

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Key Earlham College application dates

Key dates

Application deadlines

Regular Decision

March 1

Early Action

November 1

Early Decision

Not offered

Priority Deadline

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Financial aid deadlines

Financial Aid Priority

March 1

Test dates

SAT test dates

August 22, 2026

Registration deadline: August 7, 2026

September 12, 2026

Registration deadline: August 28, 2026

October 3, 2026

Registration deadline: September 18, 2026

ACT test dates

September 19, 2026

Registration deadline: August 14, 2026

October 17, 2026

Registration deadline: September 11, 2026

December 12, 2026

Registration deadline: November 6, 2026

Take tests early for the best outcomes

If you choose to submit SAT or ACT scores to Earlham, plan to take your first test by the spring of junior year and save the summer before senior year for retakes. For the November 1 Early Action deadline, the October SAT or ACT is typically the last retake that can arrive in time.

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What you'll actually pay

Earlham’s tuition and fees are $53,930, and 89% of students receive aid. The average merit award is $36,114, which can meaningfully reduce costs for eligible students. Submit the FAFSA by the March 1 priority deadline to be considered for financial aid.

Tuition and Fees$53,930

Room and Board$13,985

Average Merit Award$36,114

Application FeeN/A

Students on Aid89%

Average Aid Package$52,909

Average Debt at Grad$27,360

Earlham’s listed tuition, fees, room and board total $67,915. Aid is common, with 89% of students receiving assistance and an average aid package of $52,909. Merit awards average $36,114, and listed scholarship criteria include ACT 18+ and GPA 3.00+ for the Anthony Munoz Scholarship Fund. Graduates leave with average debt of $27,360.