Key differences on Getting in
- 1
Haverford is 2.7× more selective than Pitzer
Acceptance rate - 2
Haverford's yield is 7 pts higher than Pitzer's
Yield rate
Admissions
Getting in, fall 2024
Acceptance and yield, test score ranges, test policy, and what each college weighs.
The funnel
Quad's selectivity
- HaverfordHighly selective
- PitzerVery 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 1400–1600. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
ACT composite,
Axis runs 29–36. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
Test policy
- HaverfordTest scores required
- PitzerTest-blind
How they read a record
Haverford
and GPA are both very important; class rank is important; tests are considered.
Pitzer
GPA and the high school record are required; class rank and a college-prep program are considered.
What they look at
| Factor | Haverford | Pitzer |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Very important | Required |
| High school record | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Important | Considered |
| College-prep program | Considered | Considered |
| Recommendations | Very important | Required |
| Essay | Very important | Required |
| Legacy status | Considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Important | Considered |
| Demonstration of competencies | Not considered | Considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other tests | Not considered | Not considered |
Sources:IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;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 2024;College Scorecard, most recent release;Pitzer College (Fall 2026), Fall 2026;College Scorecard, Entered fall 2023About 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