Haverford College

Haverford, PA · Private nonprofit · 4-year · Niche: A+

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Testing policy

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

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Haverford College reported a 14.2% acceptance rate in its most recent imported IPEDS record. Haverford College is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Haverford, PA, with an SAT reference of 1510 and an ACT reference of 34. The historical average net price is $25,314 per year after financial aid, and it is accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education.

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education). Reporting years vary by field; historical averages describe past cohorts. Review data limitations.

Admissions Statistics

Acceptance Rate

14.2%

6,229 applicants

SAT reference

1510

Combined score

ACT reference

34

Composite score

Avg Net Price

$25,314

After financial aid

SAT & ACT Scores at Haverford College

Historical score references from imported federal records for enrolled first-year score submitters. The SAT total references are a sum of section values, not observed total-score percentiles. The reference midpoint column is not a verified median, and none of these values is an admission cutoff. Reporting years are unavailable for these fields.

Test25th percentileReference midpoint75th percentile
SAT (total, 400–1600)146015101550
ACT (composite, 1–36)333435

Student Outcomes

Graduation Rate

89.5%

Six-year rate, IPEDS cohort

Retention Rate

93.8%

Median Earnings (10yr)

$79,966

Student Body

1,430

Net Price by Family Income

Historical averages for the source's covered student cohorts at Haverford College, not personal aid offers. Residency and eligibility matter; reporting years are unavailable for these imported fields.

Family IncomeAvg Net Price/Year
$0 – $30,000$7,531
$30,001 – $48,000$9,388
$48,001 – $75,000$12,007
$75,001 – $110,000$18,171
$110,000+$45,991

Top Majors at Haverford College

MajorDegrees Awarded
Social Sciences75
Physical Sciences62
Biological & Biomedical Sciences55
Psychology27
Computer & Information Sciences20
Mathematics & Statistics19
English Language & Literature12
History12
Foreign Languages & Linguistics11
Visual & Performing Arts8

Financial Aid at Haverford College

About Haverford College

Official website: https://www.haverford.edu/

Admissions: https://www.haverford.edu/admission/

Frequently Asked Questions About Haverford College

What is the acceptance rate at Haverford College?

The stored historical acceptance rate for Haverford College is 14%. the reported applicant count is about 6,229. The reporting year is unavailable for this imported rate. It describes a past campus applicant pool, not an individual admission probability or admission to a particular major.

How hard is it to get into Haverford College?

The historical 14% acceptance rate suggests Haverford College was highly competitive. Selectivity can differ by year, major, residency and applicant type. Admit Coach's reach, target and safety labels are heuristic research aids, not validated personal probabilities or admission guarantees.

What SAT or ACT scores do you need for Haverford College?

The imported historical records for Haverford College include an SAT reference value of 1510 and an ACT reference value of 34. Reference values may be derived from reported score ranges; they are not verified medians or required cutoffs. Federal score ranges describe enrolled first-year students who submitted scores. Verify current testing requirements on the college's official admissions page.

How much does it cost to attend Haverford College?

The stored historical average net price at Haverford College is $25,314 per year after grants and scholarships for the source's covered cohort. the stored share receiving aid is about 46%; the stored average grant or scholarship is $65,270 per year. Reporting years and populations may differ. This is not your aid offer; public-college averages may cover in-state students. Use the official net-price calculator with your household details.

What is the graduation rate at Haverford College?

The six-year graduation rate reported to IPEDS for Haverford College is 90%. its stored first-year retention rate is 94%; stored median earnings 10 years after enrollment are $79,966. These measures describe past source cohorts, not the current student body, and do not predict an individual student's outcomes.

Is Haverford College test-optional?

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

When is the application deadline for Haverford College?

Haverford College's recorded application deadlines, shown on this cycle's calendar, are Early Decision on November 15, 2026, Regular Decision on January 18, 2027. Aid deadlines: Financial aid February 15, FAFSA June 30. These were recorded from the college's website, mostly during the previous application cycle, and dates can change; confirm on Haverford College's official admissions page. Admit Coach's Deadline Radar counts down to each date and adds them to your calendar.

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