Key differences on Getting in
- 1
Haverford is 2.4× more selective than Bryn Mawr
Acceptance rate - 2
Haverford's yield is 11 pts higher than Bryn Mawr's
Yield rate - 3
Haverford's SAT midpoint is 95 points higher than Bryn Mawr's
SAT midpoint
Admissions
Getting in, fall 2024
Acceptance and yield, test score ranges, test policy, and what each college weighs.
The funnel
Quad's selectivity
- Bryn MawrVery selective
- HaverfordHighly selective
Men and women
Acceptance rate for men and women who applied, where a college reports admissions by sex.
Test scores
SAT total,
Axis runs 1200–1600. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
ACT composite,
Axis runs 25–36. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
Test policy
- Bryn MawrTest-optional
- HaverfordTest scores required
How they read a record
Bryn Mawr
GPA and the high school record are required; class rank and a college-prep program are considered.
Haverford
and GPA are both very important; class rank is important; tests are considered.
What they look at
| Factor | Bryn Mawr | Haverford |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Required | Very important |
| High school record | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Considered | Important |
| College-prep program | Considered | Considered |
| Recommendations | Required | Very important |
| Essay | Required | Very important |
| Legacy status | Not considered | Considered |
| Work experience | Considered | Important |
| Demonstration of competencies | Not considered | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other tests | Not considered | Not considered |
Sources:IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;College Scorecard, Entered fall 2023;College Scorecard, most recent release;Haverford College Common Data Set 2025–26, Fall 2025;Haverford College Common Data Set 2025–26, Fall 2027 applicants;Haverford College Common Data Set 2025–26, Entered fall 2024About the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)
Figures are the newest each college has published; years can differ between colleges. Each value's ⓘ shows its source and year. Why