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Haverford

Acceptance rate
12
%
ACT middle 50%
33
–
35
Applications
7341
Undergraduates
1431

Overview

Haverford College is a highly selective liberal arts institution located on a scenic 200-acre arboretum campus just eight miles from Philadelphia. Known for its rigorous academic programs and commitment to hands-on, transformative learning, Haverford offers 56 academic programs and requires all students to complete a senior thesis. With a close-knit student body of around 1,500 and a strong emphasis on collaboration, honesty, and intellectual curiosity, the college fosters a vibrant community where 98% of students live on campus. Haverford is dedicated to sustainability, aiming for net carbon neutrality by 2033, and provides state-of-the-art facilities, diverse extracurricular opportunities, and a supportive environment that prepares graduates for success in elite graduate schools and top employers worldwide.

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Admissions Information

Applications received
7341
Students admitted
908
Acceptance rate
12
%
Undergraduate enrollment
1431
Admissions data:
2024-25
·
IPEDS (HD2025, IC2025, ADM2024, DRVEF2024)

Test Scores

Middle 50% scores
25th percentile
75th percentile
SAT Reading & Writing
720
770
SAT Math
740
780
ACT Composite
33
35
Students submitting SAT
39
%
Test policy

Application Information

Regular deadline
10-Jan-27
Early deadline
Early Decision: Nov 15, 2026; Early Decision II: Jan 5, 2027
Accepts the Common Application
Yes
College Board code
2289

Characteristics

School type
Private
Liberal Arts
Setting
Suburb: Large
Undergraduate size
<2,500
Athletics
Division III
Intercollegiate
Intramural
Club
Competitiveness
Highly Competitive

Contact information

Address
370 Lancaster Avenue, Haverford, PA 19041-1392
Phone
(610) 896-1000

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