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Haverford College

Haverford, Pennsylvania 19041-1392

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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
Conference
both the Middle Atlantic Collegiate Fencing Association (MACFA) and the National
Division
Division III

Campus Visits

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

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Haverford College Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate12.9%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1498

Reading & WritingMid: 735
710760
MathMid: 745
720780

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 34
3335

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

12.9%

Trend

SAT Avg

1498

Yield Rate

35.0%

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

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$25,210

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

9200.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/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

Programs (40)

Student Life

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
8 Years$67,379
10 Years$79,966

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$69,100
Men
$81,900

Rankings

U.S. News
#24
Wall Street Journal
#24
Washington Monthly
#6

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History & Fun Facts

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)

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