More selective than 72% of Indiana colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
32% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 22% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Earlham College over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
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Earlham College SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, Earlham College is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 570 | 660 |
| SAT math | 540 | 630 |
| ACT composite | 24 | 33 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 1110 | 1290 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
Earlham College admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 73% | 570–660 | 540–630 | 24–33 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 74% | 608–690 | 570–673 | 23–30 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is Earlham College compared with other Indiana colleges?
Earlham College has the 12th-lowest acceptance rate of 42 Indiana colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | Indiana Institute of Technology | 70% | 48% | $23,206 |
| 9 | Manchester University | 71% | 46% | $18,805 |
| 10 | Purdue University Northwest | 72% | 43% | $6,079 |
| 11 | Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | 72% | 47% | $31,872 |
| 12 | Earlham College | 73% | 69% | $24,714 |
| 13 | Indiana University-Northwest | 73% | 37% | $5,130 |
| 14 | Taylor University | 74% | 74% | $24,865 |
| 15 | Holy Cross College | 75% | 73% | $26,728 |
| 16 | Huntington University | 76% | 64% | $19,310 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Indiana colleges →
Who enrolls at Earlham College
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Earlham College admissions questions
What is the Earlham College acceptance rate?
Earlham College accepts 73% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 1,310 of 1,765 applicants were admitted.
Does Earlham College require the SAT or ACT?
Earlham College considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 32% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 22% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for Earlham College?
The middle 50% of Earlham College enrolled first-year students scored 1110–1290 on the SAT and 24–33 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at Earlham College?
15% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (202 of 1,310).
Is Earlham College getting harder to get into?
Earlham College accepted 73% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 74% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Earlham College overview