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A+
Overall Niche Grade
How are grades calculated?
  1. Academics
    A+
  2. Value
    A+
  3. Diversity
    A
  4. Campus
    B+
  5. Athletics
    B-
  6. Party Scene
    B+
  7. Professors
    A+
  8. Location
    A-
  9. Dorms
    B
  10. Campus Food
    B-
  11. Student Life
    A
  12. Safety
    B
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Haverford College is ...
Private not-for-profit
Athletic Division
NCAA Division III (without football)
Athletic Conference
Centennial Conference
Address
370 Lancaster Ave
Haverford, PA 19041
Website
haverford.edu

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
21%
Application Deadline
January 15
SAT Range
1320-1520
ACT Range
31-34
Application Fee
$65
SAT/ACT
Required
High School GPA
Required
Early Decision/Early Action
Yes
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Cost

Net Price
$21,144/ year
National
$15,523
Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Net Price by Household Income
  • <$30k
    $7,236/ year
  • $30-48k
    $12,861/ year
  • $49-75k
    $12,110/ year
  • $76-110k
    $21,260/ year
  • $110k+
    $42,279/ year
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Academics

Professors
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
93%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.15 responses
67%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.15 responses

Majors

Most Popular Majors
  • Biology
    37 Graduates
  • Economics
    33 Graduates
  • Psychology
    31 Graduates
  • Chemistry
    30 Graduates
  • English
    24 Graduates
  • Political Science and Government
    22 Graduates
  • Computer and Information Studies
    18 Graduates
  • Mathematics & Statistics
    18 Graduates
  • Physics
    16 Graduates
  • Spanish Language and Literature
    14 Graduates

Students

Full-Time Enrollment
1,268Undergrads
Undergrads Over 25
0%
Pell Grant
22%
Varsity Athletes
33%
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
Based on 10 responses
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  • Friendly, inclusive, and smart
    60%
  • Intelligent, kind and apathetic
    20%
  • Work hard play harder
    20%

Campus Life

Freshmen Live On-Campus
100%
Poll
100%
of students say they don't have Greek life.8 responses
Poll
67%
of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life.21 responses
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After College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$56,300/ year
National
$33,028
Graduation 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
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Haverford College Reviews

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Registration process is painless--it's very unlikely that you won't get into a class you want unless it is extremely popular. Professors are always a matter of personal preference--there are teaching styles that work well for some and not for others. I have really enjoyed almost all of my professors, and respected them both as experts in their field and excellent instructors. Classes are engaging, unique, and offer knowledge in areas that are especially interesting to Haverford students. We have a Peace, Justice, and Human Rights department. A lot of our classes examine very relevant issues around economics, race, politics, scientific innovation, etc. The workload is moderate, but you definitely have the power to control your own stress. Professors are known for giving more/less work and they're very clear about assignments in their syllabi. We also have self-scheduled exams! Whether you stay in your comfort zone or challenge yourself with your classes, your workload almost always depends on time management.
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I love Haverford for the people and community it fosters. The academics are tough, but that's to be expected. There is a great balance between social and academic life. The Honor Code sets this school apart from all others in that the community (faculty and staff included) attempts to be as respectful as possible, while still encouraging tough conversations, situations, etc. I've grown so much at Haverford in the one year I have attended, and cannot wait to see how it will continue to shape me.
Haverford is an top-notch school academically with a very welcoming social environment for the most part. The customs program is something that really stands out to me, though YMMV.

My major gripe would be the spending on unnecessary building projects that would be better devoted to financial aid; the endowment is being mismanaged (though granted it is still in the national top 50 for student to endowment ratio). Applicants should also be aware that there is a significant divide and tension between athletes and non-athletes.