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Earlham College

Private

Richmond, IN

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Earlham College is a private very small school in Richmond, IN, enrolling about 670 undergraduates. Admissions are not highly selective, admitting a majority of applicants here -- roughly 73% of applicants get in. Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services graduates, especially in Business Administration, Management and Operations, report the strongest earnings here: a median of $60,745/year. On-campus housing isn't required, so many students live off campus.

Admissions

Admit rate73%
SAT range1110–1290
ACT range24–33
Undergrads670
Yield (admits who enroll)17%
Next deadlineNov 1, 2026 (ED1)

Cost & outcomes

Cost of attendance$67,684
4-year grad rate68%
Median earnings, 10yr out$50,797

From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.

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How Earlham College weighs your application

From Earlham College's own Common Data Set, 2024-25, Section C7 -- not a generic admissions checklist. What is a Common Data Set?

Academic factors
Rigor of secondary school recordVery important
Class rankConsidered
Academic GPAVery important
Standardized test scoresConsidered
Application essayImportant
RecommendationsConsidered
Nonacademic factors
InterviewConsidered
Extracurricular activitiesImportant
Talent/abilityConsidered
Character/personal qualitiesImportant
First generationNot considered
Alumni relation (legacy)Not considered
Geographical residenceNot considered
State residencyNot considered
Religious affiliationNot considered
Volunteer workConsidered
Work experienceConsidered
Level of interest (demonstrated interest)Not considered
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Paying it back

Undergrads taking federal loans43%
Loan balance still growing, 3yrs out78%

"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.

Majors & earnings

Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Business Administration, Management and Operations$60,745/yr

Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.

Campus life

On-campus housingYes
Required to live on campusNo
Dormitory capacity987
Typical room charge$6,574
Typical board charge$5,874

Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.

What matters in your application

GPARequired
Class rankConsidered, not required
RecommendationsRequired

From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.

Frequently asked questions

What does Earlham College look for in applicants?

Per Earlham College's own Common Data Set (Section C7), it rates rigor of secondary school record, academic GPA as "very important" in admissions decisions -- its own stated top factors, not a generic guess.

What is Earlham College's acceptance rate?

Earlham College in Richmond, IN admits approximately 73% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.

What SAT score do I need for Earlham College?

Admitted students at Earlham College typically score between 1110–1290 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).

What ACT score do I need for Earlham College?

Admitted students at Earlham College typically score between 24–33 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).

How much does Earlham College cost?

Earlham College's total cost of attendance is reported at $67,684 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.

When is the application deadline for Earlham College?

Earlham College's earliest deadline is Nov 1, 2026 (ED1), per its own published admissions calendar.

Does Earlham College require students to live on campus?

No -- Earlham College doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.

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