Haverford College
Haverford College, a liberal arts school, provides students a well rounded foundation in education by having a curriculum with a diverse range of subjects. This college is located in Haverford, PA, a predominately suburban area. Haverford College has an enrollment of approximately 1,200 students.
An ACT or SAT exam may be required before applying to this school. Scores in the range of 1970 (25th percentile) to 2240 (75th percentile) for the SAT exam and between 30 (25th percentile) to 33 (75th percentile) on the ACT is common among applicants admitted to this school. Based on sampled GPA data collected and applied, it is estimated that the Haverford College average GPA range for accepted students is around 3.75 - 3.96. The acceptance rate for this school is lower than most schools and competition is high, given that only 20% of students who applied are accepted to the school.
Overall Haverford College Acceptance Rate - Fall 2013
The overall acceptance rate for Haverford College was reported as 23.5% in Fall 2013 with over 3,590 college applications submitted to Haverford College. Both in state and out of state applicants are included in these figures. We do not have data on transfer acceptance rates currently.
Accepted Applicants Profile
- SAT Scores: 1970 - 2240
- ACT Scores: 30 - 33
- Average GPA: 3.75 - 3.96
How Hard Is It to Get into Haverford College?
Applicant Selectivity: High
The selectivity of applicants for undergraduate admissions to Haverford College is considered high, with many applicants scoring in the top percentiles on the SAT or ACT exam, as well as having an excellent high school GPA.
Historical Trend and Acceptance Rate 2020 Projection
The historical trend chart shows acceptance rates from the previous years, from which we have projected the acceptance rate for the 2020-2021 school year. The overall acceptance rate trend for Haverford College has been getting lower when compared to averages from previous years.
Acceptance Rate By Year
- 2009-2010: 25.3%
- 2010-2011: 26.0%
- 2011-2012: 25.1%
- 2012-2013: 22.9%
- 2013-2014: 23.5%
- Projected Acceptance Rate 2020-2021: 24.0%
How Does Haverford College Compare?
The acceptance rate for Haverford College is more than 100% lower than the national average of all colleges which is around 55.5%.
Nearby Similar College Acceptance Rates
| School | Acceptance Rate |
|---|---|
| Bryn Mawr College | 39.9% |
| Rosemont College | 58.4% |
| Eastern University | 64.1% |
| Cabrini College | 74.3% |
| Philadelphia University | 64.1% |
Admissions Rates & Enrollment Rates - Details
General Recommendations & Requirements for Admissions
- High School GPA Scores are Required
- High School Class Rankings are Recommended
- School Records are Required
- College Prep Classes are Recommended
- Submit Recommendation Letters are Recommended
- Standardized Test Scores (SAT,ACT,...) are Required
- TOEFL Exam (Foreign Language Students) are Required
Number of Applicants, Percent Accepted, and Enrolled Students (Fall 2013)
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applicants | 3,585 | 46.2% | 53.8% |
| Admitted | 842 | 44.7% | 55.3% |
| Enrolled | 330 | 47.6% | 52.4% |
Average ACT/SAT Scores of Applicants to Haverford College (Fall 2013)
| SAT® Section | Score Range |
|---|---|
| Critical Reading | 660 - 750 |
| Math | 650 - 740 |
| Writing | 660 - 750 |
| Total Score | 1970 - 2240 |
| ACT® | Score Range |
|---|---|
| English | 30 - 34 |
| Math | 29 - 34 |
| Composite Score | 30 - 33 |
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