College
Haverford College
- grade A+Overall Grade
- 4 Year
- Haverford, PA
- Rating 3.89 out of 5 233 reviews
Report Card
- Academicsgrade A+
- Valuegrade A+
- Diversitygrade A+
- Campusgrade B+
- Athleticsgrade B
- Party Scenegrade B+
- Professorsgrade A+
- Locationgrade A minus
- Dormsgrade B
- Campus Foodgrade B minus
- Student Lifegrade A
- Safetygrade B minus
About
Athletic Division
NCAA Division III (without football)
Athletic Conference
Centennial Conference
From Haverford College
Haverford College offers one of the finest undergraduate educations in the world.
Our 1,373 students enjoy the many benefits of living and learning in a diverse community made up of students from nearly every state and more than 40 foreign countries, where 45% identify as people of color, and more than 25% speak a language other than English at home. Haverford provides a rigorous and intensely personal liberal arts education inspired by intellectual depth, collaboration, and commitment to ethical leadership. There is no place where students are more trusted, have more opportunity to shape their own path, or have a more profound impact on the overall community experience.
Haverford is located 8 miles from Philadelphia, which provides a wealth of historical, cultural, and social resources including world-class museums, renowned restaurants, sports teams, and venues for the arts. The urban environment is rich with educational, service, volunteer, career, and internship opportunities.
Haverford College Rankings
Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
16%
SAT Range
1380-1540
ACT Range
32-34
Application Fee
$65
SAT/ACT
Considered but not required
High School GPA
Considered but not required
Accepts Common App
Yes
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Cost
Net Price
$22,837 / year
National
$15,523Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$51,065 / year
National
$7,535Students Receiving Financial Aid
52%
Scholarship
Academics
Professors
grade A+
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
8:1
Evening Degree Programs
No
- 92%
- of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes. 13 responses
- 79%
- of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 19 responses
- 58%
- of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 19 responses
Majors
Most Popular Majors
- Political Science and Government40 Graduates
- Economics35 Graduates
- Biology29 Graduates
- Chemistry29 Graduates
- Psychology24 Graduates
- Information Science23 Graduates
- English22 Graduates
- Mathematics20 Graduates
- History15 Graduates
- Physics13 Graduates
Online
Students
Full-Time Enrollment
1,314 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
3
Undergrads Over 25
0%
Pell Grant
16%
Varsity Athletes
31%
Campus Life
Freshmen Live On-Campus
100%
Poll
- 100%
- of students say they don't have Greek life. 12 responses
Poll
- 64%
- of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life. 25 responses
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After College
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$60,700 / year
National
$33,028Graduation Rate
90%
National
49%Employed 2 Years After Graduation
92%
National
83%- 67%
- of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation. 9 responses
Haverford College Reviews
Rating 3.89 out of 5 233 reviews
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Haverford is a great place! This is very cliche but the community is amazing, the professors are supportive and very knowledgable, and the atmosphere is welcoming! I chose Haverford because of the unique Honor Code and the Quaker Consortium. At Haverford, the students have a lot of trust (we have take home exams, self-proctored finals, and we can even change the rules of the school). The Quaker Consortium allows Haverford students to take classes at Bryn Mawr, Swarthmore, and the University of Pennsylvania! There are endless opportunities and I've made great memories. The only complaint I have is the social scene and things to do around campus are limited. Otherwise, the atmosphere is amazing and you will receive a great education here!
This past semester, I took 1 class that was fully online and 3 that were hybrid (1 of which was mostly online, another was mostly in person, and the last one was a good balance). I felt that Haverford, like most other small colleges, was easily able to transition to the online setting and still provide a great education. I had never taken a Linguistics class before coming to Haverford and now I'm convinced I want to major in it! The professors made sure everyone, no matter if they were studying abroad or on campus, was accommodated for. The classes were engaging and there were office hours practically every day! I felt that the online experience was the best it could be, with limits, during a pandemic!
Currently a freshman at Haverford College. Despite the pandemic and the HC student strike, I've thoroughly enjoyed my first semester.
Classes--some online--were challenging and (mostly) thought-provoking. The quality of professors varied but none were intolerable. I expect that is the case with introductory courses. Yet HC's small size means few students and plenty of opportunity for engagement.
Dorm conditions vary but even the worst (Gummere) has only a few inconveniences that many residents claim to have become endeared to.
Food isn't all that bad, despite what other reviews may say. Of course, it won't be your parent's cooking, but there is plenty of variety to keep your palate satisfied, even if the quality may lack.
Student life has been quieter since people can't really meet in groups, but I've still found opportunities to get to know other students, and have been impressed by the candor and intelligence of people I meet. Plenty of clubs and ways to get involved.
Classes--some online--were challenging and (mostly) thought-provoking. The quality of professors varied but none were intolerable. I expect that is the case with introductory courses. Yet HC's small size means few students and plenty of opportunity for engagement.
Dorm conditions vary but even the worst (Gummere) has only a few inconveniences that many residents claim to have become endeared to.
Food isn't all that bad, despite what other reviews may say. Of course, it won't be your parent's cooking, but there is plenty of variety to keep your palate satisfied, even if the quality may lack.
Student life has been quieter since people can't really meet in groups, but I've still found opportunities to get to know other students, and have been impressed by the candor and intelligence of people I meet. Plenty of clubs and ways to get involved.