Haverford College Admission
Application Fee
$65
Acceptance Rate
14.21%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
45.02%
Freshmen Enrollment
362
SAT Scores
1,500
For the 2022-2023 admission, a total of 5,657 students have applied and 804 students have allowed to admit to Haverford College (Acceptance rate: 14.21%). Haverford's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 45.02 % where 362 students have finally enrolled out of 804 admitted students.
Haverford acceptance rate is lower (tighter to admit) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Pennsylvania. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as Wellesley College and Carleton College, its acceptance rate is average (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 17.53%).
Haverford enrollment rate (yield) is higher (more admitted-students enrolled) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Pennsylvania. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is lower (admitted, but not enrolled) (average yield is 38.46%).
How to Apply to Haverford College
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply Haverford.
| Admission | https://www.haverford.edu/admission/ |
|---|---|
| Online Application | https://www.haverford.edu/admission/applying |
| Financial Aid | https://www.haverford.edu/financial-aid |
| Net Price Calculator | https://www.haverford.edu/admission/tuition-and-aid |
| Disability Service | https://www.haverford.edu/access-and-disability-services |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at Haverford and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2023, the average SAT score at Haverford College is 1,500 and the average ACT score is 34. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of Haverford College is comparable to the schools (average score is 1,453). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Haverford College | 1,500 | 34 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,453 | 33 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges | 1,132 | 69 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Pennsylvania | 1,157 | 73 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At Haverford College, 157 students submitted SAT scores (43% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,500 and it is extremely competitive scores than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Pennsylvania. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 700 | 740 | 760 |
| Mathematics | 730 | 760 | 780 |
| Total | 1,430 | 1,500 | 1,540 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: December 11, 2023)
At Haverford College, 67 students submitted ACT scores (19% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 34 and it is lower than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Pennsylvania. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 33 | 34 | 35 |
| English | 34 | 35 | 36 |
| Mathematics | 30 | 33 | 35 |
Haverford Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to Haverford College. The school requires 4 items to submit - Secondary school record, Recommendations, TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), and Legacy status.
5 items are Considered if submitted - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school rank, Completion of college-preparatory program, Admission test scores, and Personal statement or essay.
| Secondary school GPA | Considered, if submitted |
| Secondary school rank | Considered, if submitted |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Considered, if submitted |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not Considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered, if submitted |
| Legacy status | Required |