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Haverford College

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Haverford College offers one of the finest undergraduate educations in the world. Our 1,472 students enjoy the many benefits of living and learning in a diverse community of students from nearly every state and more than 40 countries. Rooted in our Quaker heritage, the Haverford community centers on upholding the value of every individual. Haverford provides a rigorous and intensely personal education inspired by intellectual depth, collaboration, and commitment to ethical leadership. There is no place where students are more trusted, have more opportunity to shape their own path, or have a more profound impact on the overall community experience.
Accepts first-year applicationsMid-AtlanticPrivateSuburbanSmall (2,000 and under)Co-Ed
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Academic programs

  • Engineering
  • Research
  • Science
  • Liberal Arts
  • Education
  • Music
  • Economics
  • Government/Political Science
  • Social Science
  • Visual Arts

Student experience

  • Athletics
  • Co-op/Internship Opportunities
  • Disability Services
  • Intramural/Club Sports
  • LGBTQIA Services
  • On-Campus Housing
  • Study Abroad
  • Undergraduate Research

Application information

First-year

The admission process is conducted as a comprehensive review, where each applicant is treated personally and individually, and every part of the application is taken into account. First-year applicants will have earned a high school diploma prior to matriculation and will not have completed a full year enrolled as a full-time student at any other higher education institution.

Transfer

A student is eligible for transfer admission to Haverford if at least one year has been completed as a full-time student at a college or university by the time of enrollment at Haverford. (Students who have completed one year of full-time university study must apply as transfer students; they may not apply as first year students.) Transfer students must enroll as full-time students and must spend a minimum of two years at Haverford.

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Additional information

We are committed to making a Haverford education accessible and affordable. With a $36 million annual aid budget, we meet the full demonstrated financial need of all admitted students – including international students, undocumented students, transfers, and students admitted from the waiting list. Roughly 47% of the student body receives some form of financial aid from Haverford.

We want all students to thrive and to have full access to the College’s educational and cultural opportunities, regardless of their financial resources. We strive to remove the hidden costs of attending college; for example, our financial aid supports you to participate in study abroad and social events on campus are free. We are equally committed to minimizing student debt after graduation. If you’re a student from a family with an annual income below $60,000, there will be no loan expectation as part of your financial aid award. Families with income of $60,000 or higher may have a loan expectation as part of their financial aid package, ranging from $1,500 – $3,000 per year.

Visit us

There's no better way to get a feel for college than by visiting. Information sessions and campus tours are available weekdays as well as some Saturdays during the academic year. You'll have a smaller tour group if you can avoid our busiest months, April, August and October. If you can’t make it to campus, you can join us for a virtual event like a Q&A with a counselor or a student-led virtual tour.

Haverford College is a leading liberal arts undergraduate college located outside Philadelphia that is known for its academic rigor, Honor Code, and beautiful arboretum campus.