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Haverford College

Type 4 year, Private
Business Model Non Profit
Campus locale Suburb: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Common app member Yes
Dormitory capacity 1,424
Student to faculty ratio 8 to 1
Acceptance rate 18%
Students retention rate 94%
On-time graduation rate 90%

Located in Haverford, Pennsylvania, Haverford College is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate at Haverford College is 18%, indicating that the institution is quite selective in its admissions process. This can be seen as a positive aspect for those seeking a competitive and academically rigorous environment.

Haverford College is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 8-to-1, Haverford College emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

Haverford College boasts an impressive student retention rate of 94% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 75% and 74%, respectively.


  • Accredited by: Middle States Commission on Higher Education
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

17.8%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$61,210

Cost of attendance at Haverford College in 2022 for students from Pennsylvania.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Pennsylvania's average $13,083
National average $30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$61,210

Cost of attendance at Haverford College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Pennsylvania's average $21,410
National average $30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 45 of freshman students at Haverford College received on average $53,518 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$53,518
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 53 16% $5,628 $298,285
Other Federal Grant 53 16% $6,722 $356,285
State Grant/Scholarships 11 3% $3,715 $40,864
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 149 45% $51,212 $7,630,569
Total Grant & Scholarships 150 45% $53,518 $8,027,718

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Haverford College students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Haverford College students is 90.1%. Female students graduated at a rate of 89.6%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 90.6%.

90.1%

  • asian 95.0% 38 students
  • African American 86.7% 26 students
  • white 88.9% 168 students
  • unknown 87.5% 14 students
  • hispanic 92.9% 26 students
  • International Students 94.1% 32 students
  • Mixed Race 83.3% 5 students

Sport Conferences

  • Baseball Centennial Conference
  • Basketball Centennial Conference
  • Track and Cross Country Centennial Conference

Athletic Associations

  • NCAA
    National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Haverford College provides the following additional services to its students
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Haverford College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification
  • ROTC - Air Force

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