Acceptance Rate
12%
Avg. SAT
1550
75th percentile
“Quaker-forged liberal arts college where an ironclad Honor Code lets you self-schedule exams and run your own dorms in a trust-soaked bubble near Philly.”
Haverford, PA
Location
Large Suburb
Campus Setting
You'll step onto Haverford's 216-acre arboretum campus, founded in 1833 by Orthodox Quakers fleeing religious persecution, originally to train ministers but evolving into a secular powerhouse of ethical inquiry. This isn't your rah-rah Ivy; it's a tight-knit Quaker haven that prizes consensus over competition, drawing students who crave deep conversations and quiet reflection amid oaks older than the college itself. The type who thrives here? Principled introverts and collaborative thinkers who self-motivate under the Honor Code—no proctors, no cheating scandals in over a century. Haverford's personality hums with progressive activism and intellectual humility, but tradeoffs hit hard: at just 1,400 undergrads, it feels insular, and the leafy Philadelphia suburb means you'll commute 20 minutes by train for urban buzz, missing out on a lively hometown scene.
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In Haverford's classrooms, expect seminar-style debates where professors cold-call freely because the 8:1 student-faculty ratio fosters raw exchange, not lectures—think dissecting Kant in a circle of 12, with open books permitted under the Honor Code. Strengths shine in neuroscience, computer science, and English, bolstered by the Tri-College Consortium granting access to Swarthmore and Bryn Mawr's catalogs for niche electives like Bryn Mawr's classical archaeology. Undergrads snag paid summer research gigs early, often co-authoring papers, but the small size caps department depth; no engineering or film majors here, forcing transfers or consortium treks. Compared to larger peers, you'll graduate with tighter prof relationships but fewer specialized tracks.
Student Body
Total Enrollment
1,431 undergrad • 0 grad
Undergraduate
Graduate
International
White
49%
Black / African American
5%
Hispanic / Latino
12%
Asian
12%
Other / Multi-racial
22%
Campus Life
Campus Setting
Haverford, PA
Varsity Athletics
NCAA Athletics
Campus life pulses with Quaker restraint: you'll live in self-governed dorms your first three years, enforcing quiet hours and alcohol policies via peer councils—no RAs, just collective accountability that builds lifelong bonds but weeds out rule-benders. A typical week blends morning classes, afternoon pickup soccer on the cricket pitch, Thursday 'Collections' (mandatory town halls debating divestment from fossil fuels), and Philly bar hops via SEPTA. Traditions like Lantern Night—freshmen light lanterns in a candlelit gym procession—and the hyper-competitive Fords vs. Garnet intramurals against Swarthmore add whimsy, while 150+ clubs span a cappella to ultimate frisbee. The vibe? Thoughtful and diverse (60% students of color), yet winter gloom in soggy Pennsylvania tests morale, and the tame social scene challenges extroverts seeking ragers—most action spills into the city.
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Athletics
Athletic Association
Centennial Conference
ROTC & Veteran Support
Army
No
Navy
No
Air Force
Yes
Cost & Aid
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Receiving Pell Grants
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Net Annual Cost by Household Income
Household Income
Avg. Net Cost
$0 – $30K
$6,923
$30K – $48K
$8,200
$48K – $75K
$14,648
$75K – $110K
$20,371
$110K+
$51,841
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Outcomes & Earnings
Retention Rate
94%
4 Years Graduation Rate
85%
6 Years Graduation Rate
90%
Median 10-Year Earnings
$79,966
94% of first-time, full-time students complete their freshman year at Haverford College and return in the fall. 85% of first-time, full-time students graduate in 4 years, and 90% graduate within 6 years.
Graduation Rate
4-year grads
85%
4-6 years
5%
Non-grad
10%
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Key Statistics
Type
Private
Tuition
$62,850
Acceptance
12%
Undergrads
1,431
4-Year Grad Rate
85%
Endowment
$510M
Haverford, PA 19041-1392