Haverford College

Haverford, PA · Private nonprofit · Large suburb · Website

Admission rate: 12%; Very selective
Average net price: $31,075; per year, after aid
Graduation rate: 89%
Median earnings: $76,397; 10 years after enrolling

Haverford College is a private nonprofit college in Haverford, PA with 1,430 undergraduates. It admits 12% of applicants, and admitted students average 1513 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $31,075 per year ($4,081 for families earning under $30,000). 89% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $76,397 ten years after enrolling.

private nonprofit college

Admissions

Admission rate: 12%; Fall 2024
Testing policy: Test optional; Fall 2024
Applicants: 6,391; Fall 2023
Admitted: 825; Fall 2023
Yield: 45%; of admitted students enrolled

Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.

SAT Reading & Writing720–770

200800

SAT Math740–780

200800

ACT Composite33–35

136

What Haverford College looks at

As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).

High school recordRequired
High school GPAConsidered
College-prep courseworkConsidered
Class rankConsidered
Essay or personal statementRequired
RecommendationsRequired
Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
Legacy statusConsidered
Work experienceConsidered
English proficiency testRequired

Cost

Cost of attendance: $93,406; sticker price, per year
Tuition & fees: $73,871

Net price by family income

Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.

$0–30k$4,081
$30–48k$14,312
$48–75k$10,602
$75–110k$19,967
$110k+$43,749

Get a personal estimate with Haverford College's net price calculator

Outcomes

Graduation rate: 89%
Freshman retention: 94%
Median earnings: $76,397; 10 yrs after enrolling
Median debt: $13,795; at graduation

Students

Undergraduates: 1,430
Student–faculty ratio: 8:1
Receive Pell grants: 16%

White49%
Hispanic12%
Black4%
Asian13%

Haverford College FAQ

What is Haverford College's acceptance rate?+

Haverford College admits 12% of applicants, which makes it very selective.

What SAT score do you need for Haverford College?+

The middle 50% of admitted students scored 720–770 on SAT Reading and Writing and 740–780 on SAT Math; the average total is 1513.

What ACT score do you need for Haverford College?+

The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 33–35.

Is Haverford College test optional?+

Test optional (considered if submitted).

How many students apply to Haverford College?+

In Fall 2023, 6,391 students applied to Haverford College and 825 were admitted; 373 enrolled.

Does Haverford College consider legacy status?+

Yes. Haverford College reported that legacy status is considered in admissions (Fall 2023).

Does Haverford College require an essay?+

Haverford College reported that an essay or personal statement is required for admission (Fall 2023).

How much does Haverford College cost?+

The sticker cost of attendance is $93,406 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $31,075.

What is Haverford College's graduation rate?+

89% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.

Sources

Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
IPEDS unit ID 212911 · How we use this data