Haverford College is a liberal arts college that offers an undergraduate education and helps students in developing important skills useful in pursuit of graduate education or employment. A liberal arts curriculum exposes students to a variety of topics and subjects. The school is located in Haverford, Pennsylvania, which is a predominantly suburban area. Enrollment at Haverford College is nearly 1,200 yearly.
Students can select from many areas of study, including but not limited to:
- English Language And Literature
- Biological And Biomedical Sciences
- Psychology
- Social Sciences
- History
To be considered for admissions, you may be required to complete an application, provide letters of recommendations, and submit high school records and test scores, which are then evaluated by admissions officials. Most students admitted to this school have an SAT score in a range of 1960 to 2260, or an ACT composite score between 30 to 33. Only 25% of applicants are accepted to the school due to the large number of applicants and the intense competition for the limited enrollment spaces available.
The cost of tuition is approximately $46,000 for the year. Tuition prices may change for any number of reasons, and as such students should use the school's price of attendance calculator to identify their costs. Housing is available for students and costs about $8,000 each year. Financial aid may be offered to students that meet the required requirements in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.
The Haverford College "Fords" have a number of intercollegiate athletic programs through participation in the NCAA. Athletic programs available:
- Baseball (NCAA Division III)
- Basketball (NCAA Division III)
- Track & Field (NCAA Division III)
- Fencing (NCAA Division III)
Students may visit the website to see a complete list of areas of study, admissions information, and more that is available at this school.
Admission Requirements & Details
The admission details below may provide a better idea of the applicants Haverford College accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any college credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- AP Course Credits
Student Enrollment
Haverford College has a total student population of about 1,200. The student body is made up of 100% undergraduate students and 28% graduate students.
Estimated Costs & Financial Aid
The items listed below are for informational purposes only and may not represent current tuition, fees, and expenses.
Tuition & Fees Information
- Annual tuition estimates are between $49,000-$58,000 for both state residents and nonresidents
- For part-time students, charges are between $1,500-$1,800 per unit
- May offer prepaid tuition rates, allowing tuition to be purchased at current rates for future enrollment.
Financial Aid Details
The information below lists the financial aid types students are receiving. Also shown are the percent of students receiving aid and the average amount of aid per student per year.
| Percent of Students | Average Amount | |
|---|---|---|
| Any Financial Aid | 59% | - |
| Receiving Grants & Scholarships | 50% | $43,170 |
| Receiving Student Loans | 23% | $6,283 |
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help students and recent graduates, Haverford College may provide student services like:- Counseling assistance
- Assistance to find work
Graduation Rates
With a high graduation rate of around 93%, Haverford College is among the most successful schools in the area.
| Number of Year to Graduate | Percent of Entering Class |
|---|---|
| Students Graduating in 4 Years | 91% |
| Graduating in 5 Years | 2% |
| Graduating in 6 Years | 0.3% |
Intercollegiate Athletics
Haverford College is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports belonging to the NCAA Division III (without football) classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball (Centennial Conference)
- Basketball (Centennial Conference)
- Track and Field (Centennial Conference)
- Fencing
- Field Hockey
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Softball
- Squash
- Tennis
- Volleyball
- Other Sports
Programs Offered
The program list below is organized by areas of study. The programs that have a link will direct you to the program's profile page where you can learn more about education requirements and career pathways.
Get more information about the programs offered by Haverford College by clicking the request information to the right.
(C) Certificate or Award | (A) Associate's | (B) Bachelor's | (M) Master's Degree | (D) Doctorate (PhD,...)
Architecture
- Urban Planning (B)
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
- Biology (B)
Computer and Information Sciences
- Computer (B)
English Language and Literature
- English (B)
Ethnic Cultural and Gender Studies
- East Asian Studies (B)
- Women's Studies
Foreign Languages and Literature
- Classical Languages, Literatures and Linguistics (B)
- Comparative Literature (B)
- French Language and Literature (B)
- Linguistics (B)
- Italian Language and Literature (B)
- Spanish Language and Literature (B)
- German Language and Literature (B)
- Russian Language and Literature (B)
- Hispanic and Latin American Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General
History
- History (B)
Interdisciplinary Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences
Mathematics and Statistics
- Math (B)
Philosophy and Religious Studies
- Religious Studies (B)
- Philosophy (B)
Physical Sciences
- Chemistry (B)
- Physics (B)
- Geology (B)
- Astrophysics (B)
- Astronomy
Psychology
- Psychology (B)
Social Sciences
- Economics (B)
- Political Science (B)
- Anthropology (B)
- Sociology (B)
- Archaeology
Visual and Performing Arts
- Art History (B)
- Visual and Performing Arts (B)
- Music (B)
Other 4-Year Private Colleges
The list of schools below have been selected by researching which schools offer similar programs to Haverford College.
- Rutgers University - Camden in Camden, NJ (11 miles away)
- Cheyney University of Pennsylvania in Cheyney, PA (13 miles away)
- Lincoln University of Pennsylvania in Lincoln University, PA (35 miles away)
- Kutztown University of Pennsylvania in Kutztown, PA (43 miles away)
- The Richard Stockton College of New Jersey in Galloway, NJ (54 miles away)
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Data Disclaimer
Information displayed on this page has been obtained from Institution, State, and Federal data sources, including the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) Survey 2010-2016. Information should be solely used for informational purposes only and may not be accurate for the current year. Contact Haverford College for official up-to-date information.