ACCEPTANCE RATE
12.9%
More selective than 8% 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
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
Settingsuburb216 acres
Calendarsemester
Religious affiliationNone reported
Athletics—
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
400National benchmark missing1600
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
$0–$30,000
$30,001–$48,000
$48,001–$75,000
$75,001–$110,000
$110,001+
AVERAGE NET PRICE AFTER AID
$22,828/yr
▼ 7% since 2020-2143% receive aid
Average aid package $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%
Compared with the 89% public-university median.
Undergrad majors
50
Undergraduate majors and programs
MOST POPULAR FIELDS OF STUDY
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
Campus housing shows how many students live on-campus — which means nearby housing can be essential to the college experience.
On-campus beds
1,423
Housing for approximately 99% of students.
Students needing off-campus housing
14
Estimated from enrollment and reported on-campus housing capacity.
Setting
suburb
216 campus acres.
IN CONTEXT
Haverford vs. peer institutions
How Haverford compares with officially identified or editorially reviewed peer institutions.
Haverford College
$22,828
Swarthmore College
$17,930
Bryn Mawr College
$39,383
University of Pennsylvania
$26,017
AFTER GRADUATION
Student outcomes
What graduates earn and how reliably they land work — the bottom-line return on the degree.
Source: College Scorecard 2023
Median earnings · 10 yrs after entry
$79,966
Compared with earnings for graduates of similar universities.
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 students out-earn the typical high-school graduate — a core measure of mobility.
LIVE HERE
Apartments near Haverford
12 student rentals near campus — filter by price and roommates.
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Closest to campus
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3BR House in Manayunk
24 min walk3 bd2 ba
$2,281/mo
3BR House in Manayunk
22 min walk3 bd1 ba
$2,226/mo
2BR House in Manayunk
24 min walk2 bd2 ba
$2,008/mo
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12Nearby listings
$2,166.58Average monthly rent
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Neighborhoods near Haverford
Where students live around Haverford College — vibe, walkability, and commute at a glance.
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Data Sources: U.S. Department of Education IPEDS, National Center for Education Statistics. University Apartments is not affiliated with Haverford College.