Admissions Details
- Acceptance Rate
- 14.2%
- Average SAT
- 1,485
- SAT Range (25th–75th)
- 1,430–1,540
- ACT Composite (avg)
- 34
- Total Enrollment
- 1,421
Admissions Overview
Haverford is highly selective with a 14.21% acceptance rate. This means roughly 1 in 7 applicants gets admitted, making it one of the most competitive liberal arts colleges in the country. Admitted students typically score between 1430-1540 on the SAT or around 34 on the ACT. The average SAT score of 1485 puts most students in the top 5% nationally.
Haverford seeks students who embody their honor code values of trust, concern, and respect. The college wants intellectually curious individuals who thrive in small seminar discussions and value close mentoring relationships with professors. They look for students committed to academic integrity and collaborative learning rather than cutthroat competition.
Haverford seeks students who embody their honor code values of trust, concern, and respect. The college wants intellectually curious individuals who thrive in small seminar discussions and value close mentoring relationships with professors. They look for students committed to academic integrity and collaborative learning rather than cutthroat competition.