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.

The Early Decision II deadline has been extended to January 6, 2021.

This year has been extraordinarily challenging in so many ways, and we recognize that we all need a break more than ever. We hope that you are able to get some needed rest, relaxation, and time for yourself over the upcoming winter vacation. If you are considering applying Early Decision II to Haverford, we have moved our deadline to January 6, in hopes of giving you a bit more space to have the true break you deserve! The deadline to apply for Regular Decision to Haverford is January 15, 2021.

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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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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?

What's New?

Founders Hall

An announcement from Jess Lord, Vice President & Dean of Admission and Financial Aid.

Founders Hall cupola

On Friday, March 20, the College announced new operational changes that affect the remainder of the spring semester, including Commencement and Alumni Weekend.

Alumni

For her thesis, the religion major used an unconventional medium to analyze human connections, hierarchical structures, and activism through the lens of dancing styles.

Alumni Science

The biology major and environmental studies minor is researching and cataloging plants and insects with the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute.

Alumni Science

For their theses, the psychology majors researched how children internalize prejudice

Alumni

The classical languages major is heading to Washington University in St. Louis to continue his study of classics.

Alumni

The philosophy major and German and German studies minor is pursuing a Ph.D. in philosophy at DePaul University.

Alumni Science

The environmental studies major is working as a GIS assistant, analyzing data from 11 national parks across seven states.

Visit Haverford

For the first time in more than a year, we're offering in-person campus tours in addition to our LIVE Virtual tours and virtual engagement opportunities.

Get to Know Us

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

With a $30 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

  • 47%

    of students receive some sort of financial aid

  • 44%

    of students received a college grant

  • $52,194

    average award of college grant

  • 47%

    of students receive some sort of financial aid

  • $52,194

    average award of college grant

Haverford Adopts Test-Optional Policy

Beginning with the admission process for students entering in Fall 2021, Haverford is adopting a test-optional admission policy for a three-year period.

Learn More

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.

  • Kara D'Ascenzo

    Kara D'Ascenzo '22

    (she/her/hers)
    kdascenzo [at] haverford.edu
    Tour Guide/Host, Senior Interviewer
    Major: Political Science
    Minor: Environmental Studies, History
    Concentration: LAILS

    office-fellow
    admission
    senior-interviewer
  • Ravenel Davis

    Ravenel Davis '22

    (she/her/hers)
    erdavis [at] haverford.edu
    Tour Guide/Host
    Major: Psychology
    Minor: Neuroscience

    admission
    office-fellow
  • Cathy Zhu

    Cathy Zhu '23

    (she/her/hers)
    czhu2 [at] haverford.edu
    Access and Diversity Intern
    Major: Psychology, Anthropology

    admission
    access-and-diversity-intern
  • Ryan Totaro '22

    Ryan Totaro '22

    (he/him/his)
    rtotaro [at] haverford.edu
    Tour Guide/Host, Student Admission Advisory Council, Senior Interviewer
    Major: English
    Minor: Psychology, Film Studies

    admission
    senior-interviewer
  • Sharon Williams

    Sharon Williams '23

    (she/her/hers)
    sgwilliams [at] haverford.edu
    Overnight Host Coordinator
    Major: Psychology
    Minor: Visual Studies

    admission
    overnight-host-coordinator
  • Natasha Bansal

    Natasha Bansal '23

    (she/her/hers)
    nbansal [at] haverford.edu
    Tour Guide/Host, Student Admission Advisory Council
    Major: Political Science, Spanish

    admission
    office-fellow
    saac

  • Lindsey Hua '23

    (she/her/hers)
    lhua [at] haverford.edu
    Tour Guide/Host
    Major: Economics
    Minor: Psychology, Statistics

    admission
    office-fellow

  • Nicholas Taylor '22

    (he/him/his)
    nataylor [at] haverford.edu
    Tour Guide/Host, Access and Diversity Intern
    Major: Philosophy
    Minor: Religion

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    admission
    office-fellow
  • Brandon Pita

    Brandon Saucedo Pita '22

    (he/him/his)
    bpita [at] haverford.edu
    Access and Diversity Intern
    Major: Sociology
    Minor: Growth & Structure of Cities

    access-and-diversity-intern
    admission

  • Natalia Barber '23

    (she/her/hers)
    nbarber [at] haverford.edu
    Tour Guide/Host, Student Admission Advisory Council
    Major: Political Science, Spanish
    Minor: Health Studies

    admission
    office-fellow
    saac
  • Abby Wolfenden '22

    Abby Wolfenden '22

    (she/her/hers)
    awolfenden [at] haverford.edu
    Tour Guide/Host, Student Admission Advisory Council, Senior Interviewer
    Major: English
    Minor: Spanish

    office-fellow
    admission
    saac
    senior-interviewer
  • Madeline Webster

    Madeline Webster '23

    (she/her/hers)
    mewebster [at] haverford.edu
    Tour Guide/Host, Student Admission Advisory Council
    Major: Computer Science
    Minor: Anthropology
    Concentration: Peace, Justice, & Human Rights

    admission
    office-fellow
    saac
  • Gabrielle Cipriano

    Gabrielle Cipriano '22

    (she/her/hers)
    gcipriano [at] haverford.edu
    Senior Interviewer
    Major: Political Science
    Minor: Economics, International Studies

    admission
    senior-interviewer
  • Thea Risher

    Thea Risher '24

    (she/her/hers)
    erisher@haverford,edu
    Tour Guide/Host
    Anticipated Major: Psychology
    Anticipated Minor: Education/Teacher Certification

    admission
    office-fellow
  • Taylor Seid

    Taylor Seid '22

    (she/her/hers)
    tseid [at] haverford.edu
    Tour Guide/Host, Student Admission Advisory Council, Senior Interviewer
    Major: Biology
    Minors: Economics, Health Studies

    office-fellow
    admission
    saac
    senior-interviewer

  • Yousef Almbaid '23

    (he/him/his)
    yalmbaid [at] haverford.edu
    Tour Guide/Host, Access and Diversity Intern
    Major: Economics
    Concentration: Math

    admission
    office-fellow
    access-and-diversity-intern
  • Jasmine Reed

    Jasmine Reed '22

    (she/her/hers)
    Senior Interviewer
    Major: Anthropology

     

    admission
    senior-interviewer

  • Hassaan Farid Rao '24

    (he/him/his)
    hrao [at] haverford.edu
    Tour Guide/Host
    Major: Economics
    Concentration: Mathematical Economics

    admission
    office-fellow
  • Xufeng (Caesar) Dai

    Xufeng (Caesar) Dai '23

    (he/him/his)
    xdai1 [at] haverford.edu
    Tour Guide/Host
    Major: Mathematics and Computer Science

    admission
    office-fellow
  • Rafael Jovel

    Rafael Jovel '22

    (he/him/his)
    rjovel [at] haverford.edu
    Tour Guide/Host, Access and Diversity Intern, Student Admission Advisory Council, Senior Interviewer
    Major: History
    Minor: Math

    admission
    office-fellow
    access-and-diversity-intern
    saac
    senior-interviewer

  • Lucca Guzman-Gieseken '24

    (he/him/his)
    lguzmangie [at] haverford.edu
    Tour Guide/Host
    Major: Political Science
    Minor: Italian, Visual Arts

    admission
    office-fellow
  • Riah Newfont

    Riah Newfont '22

    (she/her/hers)
    pnewfont [at] haverford.edu
    Senior Interviewer
    Major: Religion

    senior-interviewer
    admission

  • Urgyen Wangmo '22

    (she/her/hers)
    uwangmo [at] haverford.edu
    Access and Diversity Intern
    Major: Biology
    Concentration: Health Studies

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    admission
  • Kaila Uyeda

    Kaila Uyeda '23

    (she/her/hers)
    kuyeda [at] haverford.edu
    Tour Guide/Host
    Majors: Math, Biology
    Minor: Health Studies

    admission
    office-fellow

The Class of 2025

Students hail from 36 States, D.C., Puerto Rico and 27 Countries.

  • 5,333 applied
  • 17.9% rate of admission
  • 414 total enrolled
  • 48.9%Identify as people of color
    • 12.3% Black/African American
    • 11.4% Latino/a/e
    • 26.6% Asian/Asian American
  • 11.6% first generation to college
  • 19 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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Welcome, friend!

In the wake of the COVID-19 outbreak, we have closed our physical campus until further notice for the safety of our visitors and our campus community. All of us in admission and financial aid continue to be available by email and phone to answer any questions you may have. We invite you to explore our website, including our new virtual Admission resources, and look forward to working with you throughout your college search process.