Haverford College

10/10 Overall Rating
4 Year
Haverford, PA
5.0 7 reviews

#3 Best Colleges in Pennsylvania

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Overview

Total enrollment

1,431

Location Haverford, Pennsylvania
Website haverford.edu
Type Private 4 Year
Setting Large Suburban

Best Colleges Rank

#42

Size Small
Status Non-profit
Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad

Haverford College sits on a 200-acre arboretum campus in the suburban Main Line area, located 10 miles west of Philadelphia. Established in 1833 by Quakers, the college maintains selective admission standards and continues to be guided by Quaker values, particularly through its academic Honor Code. The liberal arts institution is known for its strong programs in biology, physics, philosophy, and political science, with all students completing a senior thesis project as part of graduation requirements. Haverford shares academic resources and social activities with nearby Bryn Mawr College and Swarthmore College through the Tri-College Consortium, while students can also take classes at the University of Pennsylvania. The college provides housing for students across four years through its residential college system, featuring both historic stone buildings and modern dormitories on its meticulously maintained campus.

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Ratings

Haverford College is rated within the top 9% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 10 out of 10.

Overall Rating

10 out of 10
Academics

10 out of 10
Resources

10 out of 10
Outcomes

9 out of 10
Value

10 out of 10

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Rankings

Rankings for Haverford College within the 2027 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

Best Colleges in the U.S.

#42
Best Private Colleges in the U.S.

#42
Best Colleges in Pennsylvania

#3
Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania

#3
Best Value Colleges in the U.S.

#35
Best Value Colleges in Pennsylvania

#3

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Exceptional

SAT (enrolled mid-50) 1460/1550
ACT (enrolled mid-50) 33/35

Acceptance Rate

12.4%

Applications Due Jan 15, 2027
Enrollment Rate 42.6%
Application Fee $65

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$70,688

Costs for Haverford College
Fee		Cost
Tuition		$70,688
Books and Supplies		$1,250
Other Fees		$804
Room and Board		$19,548
Budget for Other Expenses		$1,920
Total One Year Cost		$94,210

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Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$68,800 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

92% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at Haverford College are Social Sciences, English and Literature, and Biology. 24% of students major in Social Sciences, 12% in English and Literature, and 10% in Biology.