ACCEPTANCE RATE
12.9%
More selective than 92% of listed universities.
SelectiveAccessible
Private University
Haverford College
Haverford College is a private nonprofit liberal arts college located in suburban Philadelphia, offering a unique educational experience since 1833.
12.9%ACCEPTANCE
$22,828AVG NET PRICE
89%GRAD RATE
1,424STUDENTS
University data profileIPEDS 2023
Philadelphia, PAsuburb 216 acres
THE SIGNATURE
Haverford College Report Card
Explore university facts, programs, and campus life at a glance.
Founded in 1833, Haverford College is a private nonprofit institution dedicated to providing an exceptional liberal arts education. With a student body of 1,424, Haverford emphasizes a close-knit community where students can thrive academically and personally in a supportive environment.
Set in a suburban area of Philadelphia, Haverford offers access to a vibrant urban culture while maintaining a tranquil campus atmosphere. The college encourages students to engage in various extracurricular activities and explore the rich local history and opportunities available in the surrounding region.
AT A GLANCE
TypePrivateFour or more years
Founded1833
Settingsuburb 216 acres
Calendarsemester
GETTING IN
Admissions
Haverford College has a selective admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 12.9% from 6,391 applicants. This selectivity indicates a competitive applicant pool and highlights the college's commitment to enrolling students who demonstrate exceptional academic capabilities.
Source: IPEDS 2023
SAT RANGE (MID 50%)
1,430–1,540
4001600
APPLICATION DEADLINE
Jan 10regular
Early Decision Nov 15
Undergraduate application fee $65.
WHAT IT COSTS
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker price tells you little — net price after aid is what most families actually pay.
Source: IPEDS 2023
IN-STATE TUITION & FEES
$68,020/yr
Out-of-state: $68,020/yr.
Net price by income band
$3,600$0–$30,000
$3,619$30,001–$48,000
$15,500$48,001–$75,000
$19,041$75,001–$110,000
$44,137$110,001+
AVERAGE NET PRICE AFTER AID
$22,828/yr
▼ 7% since 2020-2143% receive grants or scholarships
Average grant or scholarship aid $60,617.
IN THE CLASSROOM
Academics
Haverford College is well-regarded for its strong liberal arts programs and commitment to academic rigor. With 50 undergraduate majors to choose from, the college encourages intellectual exploration and provides students with dynamic learning opportunities.
Source: IPEDS 2023
Student–faculty ratio
8:1
75.1% of classes have fewer than 20 students.
6-year graduation rate
89%
▼ 1 pts since 2016
First-year retention
94%
Median across 34 institutions in our national dataset: 89%.
Bachelor-level fields offered
50
Bachelor-level fields reported as offered in IPEDS
MOST POPULAR FIELDS OF STUDY
Share of bachelor's degree completions, not of all enrolled students.
Biology/Biological Sciences, General.10.6%
Mathematics, General.10.6%
Econometrics and Quantitative Economics.9.8%
Computer and Information Sciences, General.8.3%
Research and Experimental Psychology, Other.6%
Neuroscience.5.2%
CAMPUS LIFE
Campus & Housing
Reported capacity of institution-controlled housing and campus setting. Capacity does not indicate how many students currently live in university housing.
University-controlled housing capacity
1,423
Includes institution-controlled housing; it may extend beyond campus.
Setting
suburb 216 acres
AFTER GRADUATION
Student outcomes
Earnings and employment of former students after entering the university.
Source: College Scorecard 2023
Median earnings · 10 yrs after entry
$79,966
Median earnings of former students working and not enrolled, ten years after entry.
Working after 10 yrs
74.4%
Share of former students working and not enrolled, ten years after entry.
Earning more than a high-school graduate
85.5%
85.5% of former students earn above the Scorecard high-school earnings threshold, ten years after entry.
LIVE HERE
Apartments near Haverford
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22 min walk3 bd1 ba
$2,226/mo
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24 min walk2 bd2 ba
$2,008/mo
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Neighborhoods near Haverford
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Data Sources: U.S. Department of Education IPEDS, National Center for Education Statistics, and College Scorecard. University Apartments is not affiliated with Haverford College.