Founders Hall as seen from the sky
 

Office of Admission

Haverford students are defined by intellectual curiosity, a collaborative spirit, and a commitment to improving the world.

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Haverford College offers state-of-the-art facilities within a 200-acre arboretum campus, located just minutes from Philadelphia.

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Our Admission process is conducted as a comprehensive, holistic review in which each application is treated with extraordinary care and personal attention.

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No place trusts you more to forge your own academic path and contribute so meaningfully to the spirit and fabric of the campus community.

Why Haverford?


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Visit Haverford

We offer in-person campus tours in addition to our LIVE Virtual tours and virtual engagement opportunities.

Get to Know Us

Haverford’s Statement in Response to Supreme Court Ruling on Affirmative Action

The following message was sent to Haverford students, faculty, and staff on Thursday, June 29.

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We are committed to making a Haverford education accessible and affordable.

With a $40 million annual aid budget, we meet the full demonstrated financial need of all admitted students–including international students, undocumented students, transfers, and students admitted from the waiting list.

Tuition & Aid

  • 51%

    of students receive some sort of financial aid

  • 44%

    of students received a college grant

  • $63,841

    average award of college grant

  • 49%

    of students receive some sort of financial aid

  • $62,237

    average award of college grant

Haverford is Test-Optional for All Students

All applicants have the opportunity to decide whether or not to submit their ACT or SAT scores as part of their applications.

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Our personal approach to your education begins during the admission process.


Jess Lord, Vice President & Dean of Admission and Financial Aid, provides insight on the Admission process at Haverford College.

Meet our student fellows.

Current students can give you the best sense of the Haverford community. Please feel free to reach out to our student fellows if you have any questions about the academic or social environment on campus.

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    rlozada [at] lbgroupcoaching.com
    Tour Guide/Host, Student Admission Advisory Committee (SAAC), Senior Intern
    Major: Political Science
    Concentration: Latin American, Iberian, and Latinx Studies

    2024-25
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  • (she/her)
    tglevine [at] lbgroupcoaching.com
    Tour Guide/Host, Student Admission Advisory Committee (SAAC), Senior Intern
    Major: Psychology
    Minor: Anthropology and Child & Family Studies (Bryn Mawr College)

    2024-25
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  • (she/her)
    cjen [at] lbgroupcoaching.com
    Tour Guide/Host
    Major: Archaeology and Math

    2024-25
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  • (she/her)
    tzandona [at] lbgroupcoaching.com
    Access and Diversity Initiatives Intern
    Major: Political Science and Psychology
    Minor: Health Studies

    2024-25
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  • (she/her)
    bkane [at] lbgroupcoaching.com
    Tour Guide/Host, Student Admission Advisory Committee (SAAC), Senior Interviewer
    Major: Education and Anthropology
    Minor: Disability Studies

    2024-25
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  • (she/her)
    hcovarrubi [at] lbgroupcoaching.com
    Access and Diversity Initiatives Intern
    Major: Growth and Structure of Cities

    2024-25
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  • (she/her)
    yzhang4 [at] lbgroupcoaching.com
    Senior Interviewer
    Major: Anthropology
    Minor: Asian American Studies

    2024-25
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    ifenrir [at] lbgroupcoaching.com
    Access and Diversity Initiatives Intern
    Major: Anthropology
    Concentration: Peace, Justice, and Human Rights

    2024-25
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  • (she/her)
    aostevens [at] lbgroupcoaching.com
    Tour Guide/Host, Access and Diversity Initiatives Intern
    Major: History

    2024-25
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  • (she/her)
    admenon [at] lbgroupcoaching.com
    Tour Guide/Host
    Major: Neuroscience
    Minor: Health Studies

    2024-25
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  • (she/her)
    lmuraca [at] lbgroupcoaching.com
    Access and Diversity Initiatives Intern
    Major: Political Science
    Minor: Classical Studies

    2024-25
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  • (she/her)
    kinouye [at] lbgroupcoaching.com
    Tour Guide/Host, Access and Diversity Initiatives Intern
    Major: Intended Political Science
    Minor: Intended Sociology

    2024-25
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  • (she/her)
    addesai [at] lbgroupcoaching.com
    Tour Guide/Host
    Major: English
    Minor: Religion

    2024-25
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  • (she/her)
    eberg [at] lbgroupcoaching.com
    Tour Guide/Host
    Major: Psychology
    Minor: Anthropology

    2024-25
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  • (she/her)
    qvo [at] lbgroupcoaching.com
    Tour Guide/Host
    Major: Chemistry
    Minor: Asian American Studies
    Concentration: Biochemistry

    2024-25
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  • (she/her)
    krobbins [at] lbgroupcoaching.com
    Tour Guide/Host
    Major: Neuroscience
    Minor: Health Studies

    2024-25
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    Groumiants [at] lbgroupcoaching.com
    Tour Guide/Host
    Major: Political Science and Economics

    2024-25
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  • (she/her)
    sjjung [at] lbgroupcoaching.com
    Senior Interviewer
    Major: Chemistry
    Minor: Health Studies

    2024-25
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  • (she/her)
    easim [at] lbgroupcoaching.com
    Tour Guide/Host, Student Admission Advisory Committee (SAAC)
    Major: Biology
    Concentration: Biochemistry

    2024-25
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  • (she/her)
    epenningto [at] lbgroupcoaching.com
    Senior Interviewer
    Major: Political Science
    Minor: Spanish

    2024-25
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  • (she/her)
    muren [at] lbgroupcoaching.com
    Tour Guide/Host, Student Admission Advisory Committee (SAAC)
    Major: Anthropology and International Studies
    Minor: Sociology
    Concentration: Peace, Justice, and Human Rights

    2024-25
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  • (she/her)
    omdavis [at] lbgroupcoaching.com
    Tour Guide/Host
    Major: Biology
    Minor: Health Studies

    2024-25
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  • (he/him)
    skarlson [at] lbgroupcoaching.com
    Tour Guide/Host
    Major: Film and Media Studies
    Minor: Economics

    2024-25
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  • (she/her)
    adorrego [at] lbgroupcoaching.com
    Tour Guide/Host
    Major: Intended Neuroscience
    Minor: Intended Psychology

    2024-25
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The Class of 2028

Students hail from 37 states, D.C., Puerto Rico, and 27 Countries.

  • 7,341 applied
  • 12.4% rate of admission
  • 389 total enrolled
  • 48.3%Identify as people of color
    • 8% Black/African American
    • 11% Latino/a/e
    • 27% Asian/Asian American
  • 10.5% first generation to college
  • 20 QuestBridge matches

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a graduation cap reading oh the places you will go

Where do Haverford students go after graduation? Anywhere they want.


A liberal arts education is the best professional preparation. The skills, knowledge, and critical thinking you develop at Haverford can be applied to myriad fields and careers. As a Ford, you automatically stand out in the world, and are better able to inform, heal, and improve it.

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Resources

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Counselors and advisors are welcome to contact us at any time during the year. We can provide a wealth of materials and information for you, your school, and your students.

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  • FAFSA/U.S. Department of Education Code: 003274

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