Haverford College
Haverford, Pennsylvania 19041-1392
Data last updated: May 29, 2026
Campus Vibe
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.
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SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1498
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
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Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
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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
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Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
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Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
94%
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Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
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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
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