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About Earlham College

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Earlham College is a private liberal arts college in Richmond, IN, known for its quaker values, liberal arts college, and small class sizes. With an acceptance rate of 73%, Earlham College is accessible for most qualified applicants, typically enrolling around 172 students each year. Earlham College is test optional; students who submit scores are typically admitted with SATs between 1125–1285, though many competitive applicants choose not to submit. Earlham College offers merit scholarships regardless of financial need, with awards averaging $37,503 per year; the sticker price of $64,257 may look very different from what your family actually pays.

Admissions

Earlham College acceptance rate and admitted student profile

accessible for most qualified applicants

73%
Overall Accept Rate
2.00
Typical Admitted GPA
1205
Median Admitted SAT
SATSubmitted score range: 1125 – 1285 (test optional)

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Application Strategy

Strategy tips for applying to Earlham College

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Essay Strategy
Earlham is a Quaker school that genuinely centers values like consensus, community, and social responsibility in campus life. Reference specific Quaker practices such as the consensus-based governance or the honor system in your essays to show you have done real research beyond the surface level.
Essay Strategy
Earlham places moderate weight on essays, so use your writing to connect your specific academic interests to programs like the Global Field Program or the Peace and Global Studies major, naming actual courses or faculty research that align with your goals.

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Financial Aid & Cost

What Earlham College actually costs your family

Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.

Family IncomeSticker PriceEst. Net Cost / yr
0-30k~$64k/yr$17.2k
30k-48k~$64k/yr$15.7k
48k-75k~$64k/yr$19.8k
75k-110k~$64k/yr$26.1k
110k+~$64k/yr$31.1k

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Outcomes & Campus

Student outcomes and campus profile

68%
6-Year Graduation Rate
$35k
Median Earnings (6 yrs)
8:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
645
Undergrad Enrollment
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