Haverford College

It is extremely difficult to get into Haverford College. In 2022, Haverford College accepted just 14% of all applicants. Out of 5,657 applications received in 2023, 804 students were offered admission.

If you are applying to Haverford College, the deadline for Fall 2024 admissions is 1/15 and the application fee costs $65.

Students who apply to Haverford College for the fall semester should receive an admissions decision no later than April 1.

Haverford College Admissions Stats at a Glance

Here's an overiew of some of Haverford College's admissions stats.

Haverford College 2023	Admissions Statistics
Admitted Students in Top 10% of Graduating Class	96%
Mean SAT Score	1490
Admissions Test Policy	Test Optional
Applicants Who Submit SATs	43%
Applicants Who Submit ACTs	19%
Waitlist	Yes

Haverford College Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for Haverford College.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	Yes	November 15	December 15
Early Decision II	Yes	January 5	February 15
Early Action	No	–	–
Regular Decision	Yes	1 15	April 1

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Want to Apply Early to Haverford College?

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Haverford College offers early decision but not early action. Early decision is binding, meaning you must attend if you are admitted, while early action allows you to apply early without committing.

🗓️ Early Decision I applications are due by November 15 EDI applicants should receive a decision by December 15.

🗓️ Early Decision II applications are due January 5. ED II Applicants will recieve their decision before February 15.

The early decision acceptance rate at Haverford College is 41%, compared to an overall acceptance rate of 14%. Last year, Haverford College admitted 194 of the 474 students who applied early decision.

Some students apply early to increase their chances of acceptance. When you apply early, your application is considered before all the regular decision applicants apply. Applying early may increase your chance of being admitted, since it is a way to show that you are very interested in a school.

➡️ Explore a list of some top colleges that accept significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.

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More on Haverford College Admissions

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Transferring to Haverford College

It is extremely difficult to be admitted as a transfer student.

For Students Waitlisted to Haverford College

Haverford College has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What Does Haverford College Look For in an Applicant?

Colleges consider a range of factors when determining who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college has a different way of determining which factors are given the most weight in the admissions process. When assembling your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and choose schools that put the most emphasis on the admissions factors where you stand out.

Admissions Factors at Haverford College

What does Haverford College consider during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor	Level
Character/Personal Qualities	Very Important
Application Essay	Very Important
Extracurricular Activities	Very Important
Recommendation(s)	Very Important
Academic GPA	Very Important
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Very Important
Class Rank	Important
Talent/Ability	Important
Volunteer Work	Important
Work Experience	Important
Alumni/ae Relations	Considered
Geographical Residence	Considered
Interview	Considered
Racial/Ethnic Status	Considered
Standardized Test Scores	Considered
Level of Applicant's Interest	Considered
First Generation	Considered

Make sure to check with Haverford College for more information on admission factors.

Haverford College 2022-2023 Application Requirements

To apply to Haverford College, all applicants must submit the following items. Double check with Haverford College's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Interview	–	√	–	–
Transcript(S) of College Record	–	–	–	–
Transcript of High School Record	–	–	√	–
Statement of Good Standing From Prior Institution(S)	–	–	–	–
Written Essay or Personal Statement	√	–	–	–

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into Haverford College?

Haverford College has not provided an information about GPAs of accepted students. Any questions regarding applicant expectations should be addressed directly with the school.

Out of all students that were admitted, 28% submitted a class rank. At Haverford College 96% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school and 100% were in the top 50%.

GPAs of Admitted Students

At Haverford College, student GPAs fall in the following ranges.

GPA	Percent of Students
4.0 GPA	–
3.75 and 3.99	–
3.50 and 3.74	–
3.25 and 3.49	–
3.00 and 3.24	–
2.50 and 2.9	–
2.00 and 2.49	–

This chart depicts the percentage of all enrolled, degree-seeking, first-time, first year (freshmen) students who had high school grade point average within the given ranges.

Note: Some schools choose not release this information. If you have any questions regarding missing numbers, be sure to reach out to Haverford College directly.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that highlights your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

Haverford College is a test optional school. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

In 2022, 43% of Haverford College's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 19% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.

What is a Good SAT Score for Haverford College?

To be competitive with other Haverford College applicants, you should aim to earn between 1410 and 1530 (or higher!) on the SAT. At Haverford College 25% of admitted students scored higher than 1530 and 25% of scored lower than 1410, but the majority of students scored somewhere in between these two numbers.The mean composite SAT score for a Haverford College student is 1490.

On the SAT Math Section, 25% of Haverford College students scored 780 or higher and 75% of students scored 700 or higher. On the SAT Critical Reading section (formerly called the Verbal section), 25% of Haverford College students scored 760 or higher, and 75% scored a 700 or higher.

To be most competitive at Haverford College, you should strive to earn between 33 and 35 on the ACT.

An ACT score of 35 means you fall in the 75th percentile for Haverford College's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 35, and three out of four students scored lower than 35 on the ACT.

A 33 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for Haverford College students. Only one out of every four students scored below 33.

More Information on Transferring to Haverford College

For transfer students, it is extremely difficult to get admitted to Haverford College.

For transfer students wishing to start in the fall, the deadline to apply is March 31. Applicants should hear back by May 15.

Transfer students can enroll in Haverford College during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Winter Term

• Spring Term

• Winter Term

• Summer Term

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Haverford College Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to Haverford College?

✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to Haverford College.

Does Haverford College accept transfer credits?

✅ Haverford College accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions.

Does Haverford College accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

✅ Haverford College accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to Haverford College?

❌ No, Haverford College is test optional, so it's up to you if you want to submit test scores or not. If your scores are higher than the school's average, you should strongly consider submitting them. If you scored lower than a school's average, you it might make sense to leave them out of your application.

What is Haverford College's acceptance rate?

✅ The acceptance rate for Haverford College is 14%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at Haverford College?

✅ Haverford College's early decision acceptance rate was 41% in 2021.

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