- Acceptance rate: 73% for fall 2024
- Average high school GPA: 3.43, as reported by the college for 2024–25
- SAT, middle 50%: 570–660 reading and writing, 540–630 math
- ACT, middle 50%: 24–33 composite
- Average net price: $26,517 a year (2022–23)
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Type your GPA to compare it with what Earlham College reported: an average GPA of 3.43 (2024–25), an acceptance rate of 73% for fall 2024 and an ACT middle 50% of 24–33.
Weighted GPAs above 4.0 can't be compared directly. Many colleges recalculate on their own scale, so use your unweighted GPA here.
A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. Earlham College reviews each application.
Earlham College average GPA
Earlham College reported an average high school GPA of 3.43 for its first-year students who submitted one (99% did), in its 2024–25 Common Data Set. The college doesn't say whether it's weighted or unweighted.
How their high school GPAs were spread:
| High school GPA | Share of first-year students |
|---|---|
| 4.0 | |
| 3.75–3.99 | |
| 3.50–3.74 | |
| 3.25–3.49 | |
| 3.00–3.24 | |
| 2.50–2.99 | |
| 2.00–2.49 | |
| 1.00–1.99 |
An average, not a cutoffColleges calculate GPA in different ways, so these figures can't be compared directly with your own GPA.
Earlham College acceptance rate
Earlham College admitted 1,517 of 2,075 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 73%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Earlham College is a private nonprofit 4-year college in Richmond, Indiana, with 696 undergraduates.
SAT and ACT scores
Scores of the first-year students who entered Earlham College in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:
| Test | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading and Writing | 570 | 610 | 660 |
| SAT Math | 540 | 580 | 630 |
| ACT Composite | 24 | 27 | 33 |
| ACT English | 21 | 28 | 34 |
| ACT Math | 24 | 25 | 28 |
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1219 for admitted students.
Admission requirements
What Earlham College looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Required |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Required |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Required |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Considered if submitted |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Considered if submitted |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Not considered |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
AP credit
Earlham College awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It doesn't award credit for life experience.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $26,517 a year at Earlham College in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
Can I get into Earlham College with a 3.0 GPA?
It would be within the usual range there: 25.4% of Earlham College's first-year students who submitted a GPA had one below 3.0, as the college reported in its 2024–25 Common Data Set, and it admitted 73% of applicants for fall 2024. Colleges calculate GPA in different ways, so compare on the same scale and look at your courses and test scores too.
What SAT and ACT scores do Earlham College students have?
The middle 50% of Earlham College's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 570–660 in reading and writing and 540–630 in math; ACT composite 24–33, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.
Is Earlham College test optional?
Yes. Earlham College considers SAT or ACT scores if you send them, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 24% sent SAT scores and 9% sent ACT scores.
How important is GPA for getting into Earlham College?
A lot: Earlham College requires high school GPA, high school record, college preparatory program, recommendations and essay or personal statement. It considers high school class rank and test scores if you send them. It doesn't consider other tests, demonstration of competencies, work experience and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
How hard is it to get into Earlham College?
Moderately selective: more than half of applicants got in. Earlham College admitted 73% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
What percent of applicants does Earlham College accept?
Earlham College's acceptance rate was 73% for fall 2024: it admitted 1,517 of 2,075 first-year applicants, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education.
Is there a minimum GPA for Earlham College?
Earlham College doesn't set a minimum GPA we could verify. Its first-year students averaged 3.43, as reported by the college in its 2024–25 Common Data Set. The college doesn't say whether that average is weighted or unweighted.
What share of Earlham College students had a 3.5 GPA or higher?
55% of Earlham College's first-year students who submitted a high school GPA had 3.50 or higher, and the largest group (29.2%) had a 4.0, as the college reported in its 2024–25 Common Data Set. The college doesn't say whether these GPAs are weighted or unweighted.
Does Earlham College accept AP credit?
Yes. Earlham College awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
What do students pay at Earlham College after grants?
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $26,517 a year at Earlham College in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Before you apply, check Earlham College's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: Earlham CollegeU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
- Earlham College Common Data Set 2024–25Earlham College: average high school GPA of first-year students and how their GPAs were spread.
- College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).
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