Haverford, one of America's leading liberal arts colleges, offers a one-of-a-kind education.
There is no place where students are more trusted, are more directly engaged with their education, and have more opportunity to shape their own path.
Haverford College at a Glance
Haverford students are admitted to medical school, law school, and other professional schools at rates that are significantly higher than the national average, and that are comparable to those of other highly selective liberal arts colleges and universities.
Student Body
1,198
total enrollment
54%
women
46%
men
32%
students of color
- 12.6% New England
- 14.6% Pennsylvania
- 10.9% Midwest & Central US
- 34.7% Mid-Atlantic (not including PA)
- 11.8% Pacific Coast
- 8.6% South
- 9.7% International
Academics
Class size: % of classes with...
- fewer than 10 34.2% (34.2%)
- fewer than 20 73.8% (73.8%)
- fewer than 30 91.1% (91.1%)
- 50 students or more 0.3% (0.3%)
Popular Majors
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Economics
- English
- Political Science
- Psychology
8:1
student:faculty ratio
24%
faculty of color
97%
full-time faculty with highest degree in their fields
students living on campus.
faculty living on campus.
Miscellaneous
students who play an intercollegiate sport
students who study abroad
alumni who attend graduate school within five years
Haverford is consistently considered among the top academic institutions in the country.
Our rigorous academic program focuses on individual growth, intellectual exploration, and pushing the boundaries of each discipline. Most classes are taught seminar style with an emphasis on discussion and debate.
Assistant Professor of Biology Jonathan Wilson shows senior biology majors how to measure rates of photosynthesis using the new infrared gas analyzer.
Students have access to a tremendous intellectual community.
As a Haverford student, you are free to take classes at Bryn Mawr and Swarthmore Colleges, and the University of Pennsylvania offers a 4 + 1 engineering program that grants a B.S. from Haverford and a masters from Penn in just 5 years
The Blue Bus has been a welcome sight for Haverford and Bryn Mawr students who rely on it for timely and convenient travel between campuses. Photo by Jonathan Yu '12.
Our exams are unproctored – we trust our students to adhere to the Honor Code.
The Honor Code – a philosophy of trust, concern, and respect – guides our entire campus community. Other reflections of the Honor Code include the absence of RAs in dorms, 24-hour lab access, and the lack of an admission enrollment deposit.
A student prepares for exams.
The Haverford faculty is composed of more than 135 scholars at the top of their fields.
Haverford's student-faculty ratio is 8:1 and the absence of teaching assistants and graduate students means the focus of the education is squarely on you.
8:1
student:faculty ratio
24%
faculty of color
97%
full-time faculty with highest degree in their fields
Faculty Updates
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Our community is close-knit: 98% of students and 61% of faculty live on campus.
students living on campus.
faculty living on campus.
Haverfordians truly share a common experience. There is no anonymity here - you will be a valued member of the community and your contributions will be felt.
Residential life at Haverford can take on many different forms, from traditional dorms to apartment living to specialized houses dedicated to a cultural or academic focus.
Downtown Philadelphia is just 8 miles from our stunningly beautiful campus.
The train station across from the campus entrance makes it easy to take advantage of all that Philadelphia, the 5th largest city in the US, has to offer - whether that be social, historical, and cultural experiences, jobs, or internships.
Philadelphia's skyline.
Our Academic Centers take you beyond the traditional confines of the classroom.
Whether your research takes place on campus or across the globe, the Academic Centers provide funding, support, and resources for those who want to design their own high-level scholarship and engage directly with what they are studying.
Center for Peace and Global Citizenship
The CPGC exposes members of the Haverford Community to key global issues by sponsoring a huge range of programming that furthers our understanding of conflict, discrimination, and inequality both at home and abroad.
John B. Hurford '60 Center for the Arts and Humanities
The HCAH fosters challenging exchange among faculty, students, and diverse communities of writers, artists, performers, thinkers, activists, and innovators.
Marian E. Koshland Integrated Natural Sciences Center
The KINSC promotes scientific scholarship involving close collaboration between faculty and students and provides opportunities for these collaborations to expand beyond the borders of the Haverford campus.
Students have a strong voice in the College's operations.
Students are the heart and soul of Haverford, and as such they play a major role in all decisions. Students are involved in hiring decisions, sit on administrative committees, and head events and organizations.
Aubree Penney HC '13 speaks during a pro-con debate on a resolution regarding environmentalism and the Honor Code at Spring Plenary at Haverford College on Sunday evening, February 19, 2012.
We strive to make Haverford's education accessible regardless of a family's ability to pay.
Haverford has a need-blind admission policy and a no-loan financial aid policy that replaces loans with college grants. We are committed to minimizing the burden felt by our students and their families.
58%
receive some form of financial aid
More than 50%
receive a college grant
$35,340
average award of college grant
Haverford students start their college careers with instant friends and mentors.
"Customs" is our unique orientation program. The first week of college is spent bonding with your “Customs” group - and they continue to support you throughout your first year of college (and well beyond).
The combined forces of the freshmen from the Haverford College Apartments, Tritton Hall and Kim Hall proved unbeatable at this year's Dorm Olympics.
What's Next?
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Haverford College provides an extraordinary setting for one's education. We hope you'll visit and see for yourself!
There's no better way to get a feel for college than by visiting, particularly while school is in session.
Apply
The Admission process at Haverford is conducted as a comprehensive, holistic review in which each application is treated personally and individually, with extraordinary care and attention to detail.
We wish you the best in the application process and look forward to hearing from you!
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