Admissions
Getting in, fall 2024
Haverford admits about 1 in 8 applicants (12%). That puts it in the "Highly selective" tier, more selective than 97% of the 1,547 colleges that report admissions.
Out of every 100 applicants…
The funnel
Men and women were admitted at similar rates (11% and 14%).
$65 to apply
Can be waived for applicants with financial need.
Grants credit for AP exams
Where applicants live
Pennsylvania applicants were admitted at 17%, applicants from other states at 23%, and international applicants at 3.8%.
Of those admitted, 53% from Pennsylvania enrolled, against 45% from other states and 35% from abroad.
Counted by where applicants lived when they applied, which can differ from who qualifies for in-state tuition. A group's rate reflects who applies from there as well as how the college chooses.
Yield
43% of admitted students enroll, one of the highest nationally.
Wait list: 1,342 offered a place, 784 accepted, 11 admitted (1.4% of those who accepted)
Applying early
Early decision: 33% admitted
229 of 702 early applicants
Apply by Nov 15; decisions by Dec 15
Second round: apply by Jan 5; decisions by Feb 15
Early decision is binding: if admitted, you commit to enroll. Recruited athletes and other applicants with an edge often apply early, so the early rate overstates the gain for a typical applicant.
No early action plan.
Where you stand
How Haverford reads a record
and GPA are both very important; class rank is important; tests are considered. Scores are required. 40% of first-years sent an SAT and 14% an ACT. Of the 19% whose high school reported a rank, 93% were in the top tenth.
What they look at
Considers whether an applicant's parent attended (legacy status).
| Very important | Important | Considered | Not considered | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academic | |||||
| Rigor of high school record | Very important | ||||
| Class rank | Important | ||||
| Academic GPA | Very important | ||||
| Test scores | Considered | ||||
| Essay | Very important | ||||
| Recommendations | Very important | ||||
| Personal | |||||
| Interview | Considered | ||||
| Extracurricular activities | Very important | ||||
| Talent or ability | Important | ||||
| Character and personal qualities | Very important | ||||
| First generation | Considered | ||||
| Alumni relation (legacy) | Considered | ||||
| Geographic residence | Considered | ||||
| Volunteer work | Important | ||||
| Work experience | Important | ||||
| Demonstrated interest | Considered | ||||
From the federal survey: high school record required; college-prep program considered; English proficiency test required
Transferring in
16% of transfer applicants were admittedvs. 12% of first-year applicants
189 applied · 30 admitted
Transfers may start in the fall.
At least 8 courses completed to apply as a transfer.
What the application needs
- High school transcript
- Required
- College transcripts
- Required
- Essay or personal statement
- Required
- Interview
- Not required
- Standardized test scores
- Not required
- Statement of good standing from a prior college
- Required
Applying
The regular round, as the college reports it. Early rounds have their own dates.
- Apply by January 10 for fall 2026.
- Decisions are sent by April 1.
- Admitted students may postpone enrollment for a gap year. Longest postponement: 1 year.
Recent change: Requires the SAT or ACT again, for students entering in fall 2027.
On the admissions map
↑ SAT midpoint (higher = higher scores)
Fall 2025 first-years
First-years' high school class rank
93% were in the top tenth of their high school class, 100% in the top quarter, of the 19% whose high school reported a rank.
This college doesn't publish first-years' .
Source:Haverford College Common Data Set 2025–26, Fall 2025About the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)
Test scores
What enrolled first-years scored
The typical enrolled first-year who sent scores is around 1490 on the SAT, 320 points above the median for colleges that report scores. It requires SAT or ACT scores again from students entering in fall 2027.
Required
Send SAT or ACT scores: they're required to be considered. For students entering in fall 2027.
Where would you land?
Middle 50% of enrolled first-years who sent scores This college's median National median midpoint
These scores are from the class that entered in fall 2025, before the change.
Score bands
Nearly all who sent an SAT (93%) scored 1400 or higher.
Nearly all who sent an ACT (98%) scored 30 or higher.
Nearly all who sent an SAT (91%) scored 700 or higher.
90% of enrolled first-years who sent an SAT scored 700 or higher.
Nearly all who sent an ACT (98%) scored 30 or higher.
88% of enrolled first-years who sent an ACT scored 30 or higher.
Shares of the 40% of first-years who sent an SAT; students who didn't send scores aren't in these bands.
Shares of the 14% of first-years who sent an ACT; students who didn't send scores aren't in these bands.
Who submitted scores?
submitted SAT
submitted ACT
Read with care: fewer than half of enrolled students submitted either test, so these ranges may run high. Learn about admissions.
Sources:IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;IPEDS Institutional Characteristics survey, 2023–24;IPEDS Institutional Characteristics survey (athletics, programs, services, religious affiliation), 2025–26;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, 2025–26;Haverford College Common Data Set 2025–26, Fall 2026 cycleAbout the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)