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Haverford College

#4 in Best Liberal Arts Colleges in America
  • 4 Year
  • Haverford, PA
  • 210 reviews
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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
      A-
    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 is a highly rated private college located in Lower Merion Township, Pennsylvania in the Philadelphia Area. It is a small institution with an enrollment of 1,294 undergraduate students. Admissions is competitive as the Haverford acceptance rate is 20%. Popular majors include Biology, Economics, and English. Graduating 93% of students, Haverford alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $38,000.
    About Haverford College...
    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
    20%
    Application Deadline
    January 15
    SAT Range
    1390-1530
    ACT Range
    31-34
    Application Fee
    $65
    SAT/ACT
    Required
    High School GPA
    Considered but not required
    Early Decision/Early Action
    Yes

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    Cost

    Net Price
    $23,582/ year
    National
    $15,523
    Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
    Average Total Aid Awarded
    $45,805/ year
    National
    $7,535
    Students Receiving Financial Aid
    50%

    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
    88%
    of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.16 responses
    69%
    of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.16 responses

    Majors

    Most Popular Majors
    • Biology
      35 Graduates
    • Economics
      32 Graduates
    • English
      32 Graduates
    • Political Science and Government
      29 Graduates
    • Psychology
      22 Graduates
    • Mathematics
      21 Graduates
    • Chemistry
      20 Graduates
    • History
      17 Graduates
    • Information Science
      15 Graduates
    • Physics
      15 Graduates

    Students

    Full-Time Enrollment
    1,294Undergrads
    Part-Time Undergrads
    2
    Undergrads Over 25
    0%
    Pell Grant
    16%
    Varsity Athletes
    33%
    Poll
    What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
    Based on 11 responses
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    • Friendly, inclusive, and smart
      55%
    • Intelligent, kind and apathetic
      18%
    • Work hard play harder
      18%
    • Diverse
      9%

    Campus Life

    Freshmen Live On-Campus
    100%
    Poll
    100%
    of students say they don't have Greek life.9 responses
    Poll
    64%
    of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life.22 responses
    Poll
    What one word or phrase best describes your school?
    Based on 8 responses
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    • Rigorous
      50%
    • Comfy
      25%
    • Good Weird
      13%
    • Interesting
      13%

    After College

    Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
    $60,700/ year
    National
    $33,028
    Graduation Rate
    93%
    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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    I absolutely loved the atmosphere of the campus. The students all looked hard-working but stress-free. I appreciated the close-knit community of the school compared to prestigious schools in the city, yet there was still movement and multiple different things to do to have "fun" off and around campus. Haverford is my dream school!
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    Haverford College is a healthy learning environment with a tight-knit student community that will help you succeed. A good balance of hardworking yet caring qualities that you will feel the moment you step on campus.The college landscape is unreal. The Haverford College Arboretum is the oldest collegiate arboretum in the United States In 1834 by the world class English landscape gardener William Carvill. While the option stands for students to live outside of campus, almost 100 percent of students live on campus at Haverford.
    As for teaching, you will not find better, even at ivy league schools. Unlike the big time universities where you encounter for the most part TA's during you undergrad years, at Haverford you will be taught by full professors that will know you by name after one class session.
    Haverford students may also take classes at Swarthmore or Univ. Of Pennsylvania.
    Haverford is an incredibly liberal arts-oriented college. With that in mind, the academics is highly focused on students, professors are caring and among the most approachable you'll ever meet, and students respect and care for each other. Campus is scenic, quiet, and has an excellent location in the suburb. There are many restaurants and shops within walkable distance to campus. However, in terms of the social aspect, Haverford parties are somewhat lame in nature, but it is also an extremely safe and accepting environment. Despite that athletics is not commendable, either, the majority of students are more or less involved in varsity sports and seem to enjoy what they do. Overall, Haverford is a nurturing environment for both intellectual growth and maturing personality-wise, and is ideal for those who seek a non-distressing transition into college.