Overview
Enrollment
| Location | Haverford, Pennsylvania |
| Online | haverford.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Large Suburban |
| Size | Small |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus 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.
Ratings
Overall
Academics
Resources
Outcomes
Value
Haverford College is rated within the top 9% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 10 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for Haverford College within the 2025 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#38 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#38 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#2 in Best Colleges in Pennsylvania
#2 in Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania
#30 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#3 in Best Value Colleges in Pennsylvania
View the CollegeSimply ranking methodology.
Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1430/1540 |
| ACT | 33/35 |
| Estimated GPA | 3.9 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Jan 15, 2025 |
| Applicant Competition | Very High |
| Application Fee | $65 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,240 |
| Other Fees | $778 |
| Room and Board | $18,880 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $1,962 |
| Total One Year Cost | $90,382 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 24% |
| English and Literature | 12% |
| Biology | 10% |
| Physical Sciences | 9% |
| Psychology | 9% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=212911 IPEDS survey data for Haverford College.
Current students may use the Haverford College GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.
Last updated February 24, 2025