Organizer Information
Haverford College is a private liberal arts college in Haverford, Pennsylvania, founded in 1833. Its academic structure includes departments and interdisciplinary programs across the humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, and creative disciplines. Relevant offerings for art and creative applicants include Fine Arts, Film Studies through Bryn Mawr College, and Visual Studies, including a Filmmaking Focus.
Key Information
- Official Institution Name: Haverford College
- Opportunity Type: University Programs & Admissions
- Study Levels: Undergraduate
- Degrees Offered: BA, BS
- Academic Fields: Fine Arts, Film Studies, Visual Studies, Creative Writing, History of Art, Music, Theater
- Relevant Programs: Fine Arts; Visual Studies; Visual Studies (Filmmaking Focus); Film Studies (Bryn Mawr College); History of Art (Bryn Mawr College)
- Language of Instruction: English
- International Applicants: Yes
- Application Period: Early Decision, Early Decision II, Regular Decision, and Transfer
- Application Deadline: 15 November 2026 (ED); 5 January 2027 (ED II); 10 January 2027 (Regular Decision); 31 March 2027 (Transfer)
- Start of Studies: Fall 2027
- Application Fee: $65
- Tuition: $74,930 for 2026–2027
- Funding: Need-based financial aid; demonstrated need is met in full for admitted students, with separate conditions for international applicants.
Field of Study & Eligible Disciplines
- Haverford's Fine Arts program covers drawing, painting, printmaking, photography, and sculpture. Fine Arts majors develop a concentration within the department and complete studio, art history/theory/criticism, and senior departmental studies requirements.
- The Visual Studies program offers a minor and a Visual Studies (Filmmaking Focus) minor, combining visual culture analysis with practical media-making.
- Film Studies is listed through Bryn Mawr College within the Bi-College/consortium academic structure, while Haverford students may access eligible programs offered through consortium partners.
- The Fine Arts department accepts students from beginner through advanced levels in its studio courses; the official program information does not state a general admissions portfolio requirement for the Fine Arts major.
General Eligibility
- Haverford admits first-year and transfer applicants. First-year applicants apply through the Common Application, QuestBridge Application, or Apply Coalition with Scoir and must submit the Haverford supplement and required supporting credentials.
- Applicants are evaluated through a holistic admission process. The College does not require standardized test scores; submitting SAT or ACT scores is optional.
- For transfer admission, applicants must have completed at least one year as a full-time student at a college or university by the time of enrollment.
Language Requirements
Applicants whose first language is not English and who have never attended a secondary school where English was the primary language of instruction must submit one of the following:
- TOEFL iBT: minimum 100 on the previous 0–120 scale or 5 on the new 1–6 scale
- IELTS Academic: minimum 7.0
- Duolingo English Test: minimum 130
Haverford accepts these examinations without preferring one over another.
Application Fee
| Applicant Category | Application Fee | Waiver |
|---|---|---|
| First-year applicants | $65 | Fee waivers available |
| Transfer applicants | $65 | Fee waivers available |
| QuestBridge applicants | Fee waiver available through QuestBridge | Yes |
Haverford states that international students pay the same application fee and follow the same admission deadlines as other applicants.
Tuition
| Academic Year | Tuition | Mandatory Fees | Housing | Food |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026–2027 | $74,930 | $552 | $12,458 | $8,096 |
The 2026–2027 published total cost of attendance is $96,036, including tuition, fees, housing, and food. A $311 first-year orientation fee is charged in the fall term.
Funding & Financial Support
- Haverford provides need-based financial aid and states that it meets the full demonstrated financial need of admitted students, including international students. International financial aid is limited to several students each year, and international applicants seeking aid must apply during the admission process.
- For international first-year applicants seeking aid for 2027–2028, the College requires the CSS Profile or its approved alternative financial-aid application.
University Services & Academic Support
- Haverford provides academic coaching and peer tutoring through the Office of Academic Resources, career advising through the Center for Career and Professional Advising, and library and research resources.
- The Fine Arts department provides small studio classes, individual instruction, critiques, visiting artists, exhibitions, and a senior thesis exhibition for Fine Arts majors.
- International students receive pre-arrival guidance, International Student Orientation, F-1 advising, community programming, and support through the Office of International Student Support.
Application Requirements
- Common Application, QuestBridge Application, or Apply Coalition with Scoir
- Haverford supplement
- School report and most recent transcript
- School profile and counselor report
- Two teacher evaluations
- $65 application fee or approved fee waiver
- Mid-year school report and secondary-school transcript when required
- Early Decision form for Early Decision applicants
Optional: SAT/ACT scores, supplemental arts or athletics materials, and an admission interview. Interviews are recommended but not required.
How to Apply?
- Application Portal
Deadline & Timeline
- Early Decision I Deadline: 15 November 2026
- Early Decision I Notification: 15 December 2026
- Early Decision II Deadline: 5 January 2027
- Regular Decision Deadline: 10 January 2027
- Regular Decision Notification: Late March 2027
- Transfer Admission Deadline: 31 March 2027
- Transfer Admission Notification: Early May 2027
- Candidate Reply Date: 1 May 2027 for Regular Decision
- International Financial Aid Deadline — ED I: 15 November 2026
- International Financial Aid Deadline — ED II: 5 January 2027
- International Financial Aid Deadline — Regular Decision: 10 January 2027
Location
Haverford College — Haverford, Pennsylvania, United States
Additional Details
Haverford's Fine Arts major culminates in a senior thesis exhibition, with students developing and presenting a coherent body of work in their chosen concentration. The Fine Arts curriculum currently identifies painting, photography, printmaking, and sculpture as major concentrations, while drawing is included among the department's five studio disciplines.
International students who need financial aid cannot enter Haverford as transfer students under the College's international financial-aid policy. International students who receive aid have their demonstrated need met in full, but the aid does not cover international travel expenses or living expenses during periods when the College is not in session.