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Haverford College

Haverford, Pennsylvania 19041-1392

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Data last updated: May 29, 2026

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Sciences-focusedTight-knitSuburban

Highly selective — strong graduate outcomes

Haverford College is a private institution in Haverford with particular strength in biology and computer science. With an average SAT of 1498, the school attracts a competitive applicant pool.

A small campus of 1.4K undergraduates with a 8:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.

89% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $79,966 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $25,210.

Established
1833
Motto
Non doctior, sed meliore doctrina imbutus
Mascot
Black Squirrel
Type
Private liberal arts college
Division
Division III

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13%Acceptance
1498SAT Avg
1,421Students
8:1Student:Faculty
89%Grad Rate
$79,966Earnings 10yr
$25,210Net Price

Admissions

Acceptance Rate12.9%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1498

Reading & WritingMid: 735
710760
MathMid: 745
720780

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 34
3335

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$68,300
Room & Board$18,880
Books & Supplies$1,240
Total Cost of Attendance$84,605
Average Net Price$25,210
Median Debt at Graduation$13,621
Monthly Payment (10yr)$144

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$3,600
$30–48K$3,619
$48–75K$15,500
$75–110K$19,041
$110K+$44,137

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Net Price Trend

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

92.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

5.0%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$12,000

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

9

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Incident Breakdown (2024)

2

Burglary

0

Aggravated Assault

0

Robbery

1

Motor Vehicle Theft

1

Sex Offenses

0

Arson

3

Drug Arrests

2

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Programs (40)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

94%

Positive

Student Body

Undergrads
1,421
Gender Split
57% / 43%
Women / Men
First Generation
16%
Pell Grant Recipients
14%

Race & Ethnicity

White 49%
Black 5%
Hispanic 12%
Asian 12%
Two+ 10%
Int'l 11%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate89.4%
Freshman Retention93.7%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$53,353
10 Years$79,966

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

Rankings

U.S. News
#24
vs 2024
Forbes
#72
vs 2024
Wall Street Journal
#24
vs 2024
Washington Monthly
#6
vs 2024
Niche
#7
vs 2024

More About This School

Varsity Sports

Cross countrySoccerFencing associationBasketball wonBasketball tournamentSoftball alsoLacrosse

History & Fun Facts

  • Originally an all-male institution, Haverford began admitting female transfer students in 1969 and became fully co-educational in 1980.
  • The first woman to graduate (the wife of a faculty member) was a member of the class of 1971.
  • The first Black student to graduate from Haverford, Osmond Pitter, a Jamaican Quaker, did so in 1926.
  • The second (and first African-American to receive a bachelor's degree) was Paul B.

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

100Average

Estimated from PA state average + suburban adjustment

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Philadelphiapop. 1.6M
8 mi(14 min)
New Yorkpop. 8.3M
84 mi(146 min)
Pittsburghpop. 300K
249 mi(432 min)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

PHL Philadelphia PHL10 mi
TTN Trenton-Mercer32 mi
ABE Lehigh Valley45 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA274 mi · ~7h 55m drive
New York, NY84 mi · ~2h 26m drive
Hartford, CT183 mi · ~5h 17m drive
Providence, RI239 mi · ~6h 54m drive
Albany, NY200 mi · ~5h 47m drive
Syracuse, NY215 mi · ~6h 13m drive
Rochester, NY248 mi · ~7h 10m drive
Buffalo, NY272 mi · ~7h 51m drive
Philadelphia, PA8 mi · ~14 min drive
Pittsburgh, PA249 mi · ~7h 12m drive
Harrisburg, PA86 mi · ~2h 29m drive
Newark, NJ78 mi · ~2h 15m drive
Trenton, NJ33 mi · ~57 min drive
Southern (moderate winters, warm summers)

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