Haverford College
private · Founded 1833 · Philadelphia, PA
Acceptance Rate
12.90%
Enrollment
1,424
Tuition & Fees
$68,518
Graduation Rate
89.00%
Retention Rate
94.00%
Off-Campus Needed
14
Haverford Report Card
Letter grades compare this school against national university benchmarks.
Academics
Selectivity, test scores, retention, and faculty access.
Value
Cost, aid, grants, and post-graduation earnings.
Diversity
Economic access, geographic mix, and gender balance.
Location
Safety, walkability, transit, and student nightlife.
Campus
Housing capacity, student body scale, and campus setting.
Outcomes
Graduation, retention, employment, and earnings.
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Can You Get Into Haverford?
Haverford admitted just 825 of 6,391 applicants — a 12.90% acceptance rate
Admissions Snapshot
77% below state avg
80% above state avg
Test Scores (Middle 50%)
SAT Reading & Writing
710–760
SAT Math
720–780
ACT Composite
33–35
What Will Haverford Cost You?
Most students don't pay sticker price — 43.00% receive financial aid
Sticker Price
7% above state avg
Per-credit cost: $2,110 (part-time)
Financial Aid & Grants
Your estimated net price
On-Campus vs. Off-Campus Housing Cost
Haverford's on-campus room and board adds up to $18,520 per year ($1,543/month). Many students find that off-campus apartments offer more space, kitchen access, and flexibility — often at a lower monthly cost.
| On-Campus | Off-Campus (avg) | |
|---|---|---|
| Annual Housing | $11,226 | Varies |
| Monthly Equivalent | $936/mo | See listings |
| Meal Plan | $7,294 (required) | Flexible |
| Availability | 1,423 beds only | Hundreds of options |
What Can You Study at Haverford?
Most Popular Undergraduate Majors
Biology/Biological Sciences, General.
37 graduates · 72.97% women
Mathematics, General.
37 graduates · 35.14% women
Econometrics and Quantitative Economics.
34 graduates · 23.53% women
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
29 graduates · 34.48% women
Research and Experimental Psychology, Other.
21 graduates · 66.67% women
Neuroscience.
18 graduates · 66.67% women
Political Science and Government, General.
17 graduates · 41.18% women
Chemistry, General.
16 graduates · 62.5% women
Physics, General.
16 graduates · 37.5% women
Environmental Studies.
15 graduates · 73.33% women
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What's It Like at Haverford?
Philadelphia, PA — suburb
Student Body
From your state to this school
Student Demographics
Haverford Photos
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Neighborhoods near Haverford
Where students live around Haverford College — vibe, walkability, and commute at a glance.
How Does Haverford Compare?
Institutional resources and student-faculty ratios
Student-Faculty Ratio
8:1
Peer Institutions
Schools that Haverford reports as peers for academic and admissions benchmarking.
Will You Succeed at Haverford?
94.00% of freshmen return for sophomore year — 89.00% graduate within 6 years
Graduation Rates
12% above state avg
21% above state avg
6-Year Graduation by Group
Haverford Reviews
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14 Haverford Students Need Off-Campus Housing
With 1,424 students and only 1,423 dorm beds, 1% of Haverford students live off campus.
1,424
Undergraduates
14
Need Off-Campus Housing
Data Sources: U.S. Department of Education IPEDS, National Center for Education Statistics. University Apartments is not affiliated with Haverford College.