Haverford, PA
Haverford College was founded in 1833 by the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers). Though not formally religiously affiliated today, the college states that Quaker values of "individual dignity, intellectual vitality, and social justice" remain essential to its character. Its student-written and student-governed Honor Code, which began in 1897 as a system for holding exams without proctors, is described by the college as "the purest expression of the College's values."
Admissions
Test scores for the Fall 2025 entering class come from Haverford College's own 2025-26 Common Data Set: 40% submitted SAT scores, 14% submitted ACT scores.
Application deadlines for Fall 2027 entry
- Early Decision I: Nov 15, 2026
- Early Decision II: Jan 5, 2027
- Regular Decision: Jan 10, 2027
Confirm on Haverford College's own admissions site before you apply.
Cost & outcomes
From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field. Tuition & fees are the sticker price for a full-time first-year undergrad, before financial aid, and don't include room and board.
Where do you stand against Haverford College's numbers?
Check your chances hereHow Haverford College weighs your application
From Haverford College's own Common Data Set, 2025-26, Section C7 -- not a generic admissions checklist. What is a Common Data Set?
See full profile -- financial aid, campus life, and what Haverford College weighs in your application
Paying it back
"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.
Majors & earnings
Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.
Campus life
Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.
What matters in your application
From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.
Frequently asked questions
What does Haverford College look for in applicants?
Per Haverford College's own Common Data Set (Section C7), it rates rigor of secondary school record, extracurricular activities, character/personal qualities, academic GPA, application essay, recommendations as "very important" in admissions decisions -- its own stated top factors, not a generic guess.
What is Haverford College's acceptance rate?
Haverford College in Haverford, PA admits approximately 12% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.
What SAT score do I need for Haverford College?
Per Haverford College's own 2025-26 Common Data Set, the middle 50% of enrolled first-years scored 1460–1530 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile, among students who submitted scores).
What ACT score do I need for Haverford College?
Per Haverford College's own 2025-26 Common Data Set, the middle 50% of enrolled first-years scored 33–35 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile, among students who submitted scores).
How much does Haverford College cost?
Haverford College's total cost of attendance is reported at $90,382 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.
When is the application deadline for Haverford College?
Haverford College's deadlines are Early Decision I Nov 15, 2026; Early Decision II Jan 5, 2027; Regular Decision Jan 10, 2027, per its own published admissions calendar.
Does Haverford College require students to live on campus?
No -- Haverford College doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.
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