- Acceptance rate: 12% for fall 2024
- SAT, middle 50%: 720–770 reading and writing, 740–780 math
- ACT, middle 50%: 33–35 composite
- Average net price: $22,828 a year (2022–23)
Haverford College GPA requirements
Haverford College doesn't require a high school GPA from first-year applicants but considers one if it's submitted, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Haverford College hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
Haverford College acceptance rate
Haverford College admitted 908 of 7,341 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 12%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
SAT and ACT scores
Scores of the first-year students who entered Haverford College in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:
| Test | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading and Writing | 720 | 750 | 770 |
| SAT Math | 740 | 760 | 780 |
| ACT Composite | 33 | 34 | 35 |
| ACT English | 34 | 35 | 36 |
| ACT Math | 31 | 33 | 35 |
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1513 for admitted students.
Admission requirements
What Haverford College looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Required |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Required |
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Considered if submitted |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Considered if submitted |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Considered if submitted |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Considered if submitted |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Considered if submitted |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Considered if submitted |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Not considered |
AP credit
Haverford College awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It doesn't award credit for life experience.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $22,828 a year at Haverford College in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA do you need to get into Haverford College?
Haverford College doesn't require a high school GPA for admission but considers one if submitted, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Haverford College hasn't published one we could verify, so we don't list an average GPA.
What is the acceptance rate at Haverford College?
Haverford College's acceptance rate was 12% for fall 2024: it admitted 908 of 7,341 first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS).
What SAT scores do Haverford College students have?
The middle 50% of Haverford College's fall 2024 first-year students who submitted SAT scores (39% of them) scored 720–770 in Reading and Writing and 740–780 in Math. The median scores were 750 (Reading and Writing) and 760 (Math).
What ACT scores do Haverford College students have?
The middle 50% of Haverford College's fall 2024 first-year students who submitted ACT scores (17% of them) had composite scores of 33–35, with a median of 34.
Does Haverford College accept AP credit?
Yes. Haverford College awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
What is the average net price at Haverford College?
In 2022–23, first-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $22,828 a year at Haverford College, according to the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS). Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Sources
- College Navigator: Haverford CollegeU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
- College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).