International Admission

Scholarships and Financial Aid

The 2018-2019 cost for tuition, fees, room, meal plan, health insurance, and estimated amounts for books and personal spending is $60,000. Last year, the average financial award (scholarship and grant) for international students was $30,000.

Earlham considers each international application for merit scholarship and institutional grant. 

Merit scholarships are awarded to students who have distinguished themselves academically. The scholarships range from $12,500 to $45,500 and are awarded for up to eight semesters if GPA requirements are maintained. 

Institutional grants are awarded based on demonstrated financial need and academic accomplishments. 

The total financial award will not exceed the cost of tuition ($45,500 for 2018-2019). 

Every international applicant must complete the International Student Financial Aid Application (ISFAA). We cannot evaluate an application without having received this document.

Please note: The International Financial Aid Committee determines the level of merit scholarship and institutional grant.

Send all inquiries about international financial aid to Susan Hillmann de Castañeda, Director of International Admission (intl-admissions@earlham.edu).

Davis United World College Scholars

Earlham is a proud member of the Davis UWC Scholars Program. Graduates of the United World College are eligible for special funding at Earlham College through the generosity of the Davis Foundation.  Learn more

Standardized Test Scores

Standardized test scores are required of all international applicants.

If English is not your primary language, you must submit a TOEFL or IELTS scores. The recommended TOEFL (iBT) is 92, and recommended IELTS score is 7.0.You may also submit an SAT or ACT score to enhance your competitiveness for admission and for scholarship consideration.

If English is your primary language, you may submit your SAT or ACT scores instead of TOEFL or IELTS.

Current accepted tests and minimum required scores are:

While we understand the many issues present in standardized testing, Earlham’s current registration with SEVIS requires compliance with these test score requirements. SEVIS is the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System used by the Department of State on behalf of the Department of Homeland Security (in other words, important US governmental agencies). Therefore, the International Student Advisers must use test scores to substantiate academic preparedness and English proficiency when preparing an I-20 (the document needed to apply for a student visa) for an admitted student.  

Apply

Earlham receives over 1000 applications from international students for 70 spots in our new class each year. We accept the Common Application and the Universal College Application. We thoroughly read every part of your application to Earlham, giving special weight to your academic preparation. We hope to receive an application from you! Go to the Earlham Apply webpage and click on the International Student tab for more information.

• International Application Instructions: Go to the Earlham Apply webpage and click on International Students.
• Tuition and Costs

International Student Services

Attending college in a country different than your own offers amazing opportunities to learn about another culture, different perspectives, and new ways of doing things. We also recognize that it can be overwhelming and perhaps a bigger challenge than you might have expected. So the College provides many resources. There are three international student advisers who will prepare your I20, provide guidance throughout the visa process, welcome you to campus, and offer support during your four years at Earlham. In addition you will have a faculty advisor and have access to peer mentors, teaching assistants, and a writing center. Find out more.