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Haverford College
Haverford College is a 4-year liberal arts college in the Philadelphia metro area. Founded in 1833 as a Quaker school, Haverford now grants bachelor’s degrees in 29 academic majors and all degrees culminate in a senior thesis research project. With a nod to its founding, the college houses one of the largest collections of Quaker history in the world. Outside of the classroom, the Haverford campus is a nationally recognized arboretum containing 400 species of trees and plants and a duck pond.
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Private
- Not for Profit
- Coed
Need Aware
This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Suburb or town
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
Yes
Important Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Early Decision Acceptance is binding so student must attend college if accepted. | November 15 | December 31 |
| Fall Regular Decision | January 15 | May 1 |
Admitted Student Stats
21%
Submitting ACT
38%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 35
Average SAT Composite: 1468
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Bachelor's
Total Number of Students
1,420
Total Number of Undergrads
1,420
Classroom Sizes
0
100
83%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
90%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
8:1
US National: 21:1Tuition, Cost & Aid
Key Financial Stats
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $63,348 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $63,348 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $17,982 |
| Books and Supplies | $1209 |
Aid & Grants
0
100
100%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
15%
Average Aid Per Year
$51,169
15%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$6,387
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$49,027
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
13%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$6,922
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$10,607
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$116
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Student Organizations
145
Size of Town
Suburb or town
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
No
On Campus Women's Center
Yes
Housing
0
100
98%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
Yes
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Fords
School Colors
black and scarlet
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Top 5 Cities
New York
Philadelphia
Washington
Boston
San Francisco
Employed
6 mos. after graduation
63%
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$75,100
What Students Are Saying
Forbes has ranked Haverfrod College 7th among Liberal Arts colleges and 11th overall for all colleges and universities. Without question you will receive an outstanding education with unsurpassed personal attention. Solely an undergrad school,classes are small and are taught by highly qualified professors who will know you by name.
Haverford has an extremely high rate of student acceptances to the top grad schools.
4 year graduation rate is 91%, which among the top in the nation.
Haverford has an extremely high rate of student acceptances to the top grad schools.
4 year graduation rate is 91%, which among the top in the nation.
Mike from NJ
Haverford College is a community of extremely caring and concerned people. One of the many aspects of the college that stands out is the our Honor Code; the Code is representative of the standard of trust and respect shared in the community and is seen in action when students feel comfortable leaving their doors unlocked and belongings unwatched, knowing that none of the community will take anything. But even more importantly, it also allows for students to take proctored exams because the professors know that students will respect the rules and not cheat.
K-dog
Haverford is has an amazing, creative, insightful atmosphere that contributes to the success of all of its students. Its honor code is not strict-despite the opinions of others, in fact it is open to the ideas and issues that its students bring up and these issues are voted upon twice a year.
Kayla from Bronx, NY
A close-knit space where people of liberal tendencies really get to know one another. The faulty is superb and dedicated, and people generally look out for each other. The general air of people on campus is surprisingly reserved and polite.
Jasmin from Brooklyn, NY
Haverford College is giving me the well rounded education that I was looking for when first applying to colleges. To me, the most notable aspects about Haverford are the small class sizes that create a more intimate learning environment and the more than generous financial aid that is offered to its students.
Sofie from the U.S.
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