- AcademicsA+
- ValueA+
- DiversityA
- CampusB+
- AthleticsB-
- Party SceneB+
- ProfessorsA+
- LocationA-
- DormsB
- Campus FoodB-
- Student LifeA
- SafetyB
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 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
25%
SAT Range
1320-1530
ACT Range
31-34
Application Fee
$65
SAT/ACT
Required
High School GPA
Required
Application Website
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Test Scores and GPA for Haverford College
Cost
Net Price
$21,056/ year
National
$15,403Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
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.14 responses
- 71%
- of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.14 responses
Majors
Most Popular Majors
Students
Full-Time Enrollment
1,233Undergrads
Undergrads Over 25
0%
Pell Grant
14%
Varsity Athletes
33%
Campus Life
Freshmen Live On-Campus
100%
Poll
- 100%
- of students say they don't have Greek life.7 responses
Poll
- 65%
- of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life.20 responses
After College
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$55,600/ year
National
$33,028Graduation Rate
90%
National
48%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
195 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.
I loved the campus and its proximity to Philadelphia. Haverford has a lot to offer, so long as you make an effort to use your resources. The fact that the school is so small makes it a bit limiting not just socially but also professionally, seeing as big recruiters generally don't come her. However, it has the reputation for being academically excellent, and the curriculum is rigorous enough to exercise your critical thinking, creativity, and work ethic.
Even if I haven't loved all of my professors, my classes have always been interesting. There is a wide variety of fascinating and relevant courses offered at Haverford, and there are some incredible professors. The two classes where I wished there had been something different about the style of instruction were classes that I took my freshman year, before I was well acquainted with the departments and before I had a decent number of upperclassmen contacts that could provide me with prof suggestions and reviews. Class sizes are generally very small and most center on a seminar/heavy-discussion style (at least in the humanities and social sciences). Although students can take classes at U Penn and Swarthmore, the most common exchange is between Haverford and Bryn Mawr, which have complimentary departments and scheduling. I have really enjoyed the accessibility of Bryn Mawr classes--they double the catalog of courses and are the exact same in terms of credits.