Haverford College: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1294 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #355 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #319 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #14 of 155 | In Pennsylvania |
| #513 of 1,013 | For Genealogy |
| Top50% | For 68 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 13%
- Undergraduates
- 1,424
- Male:Female Ratio
- 43:57
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Website
- www.haverford.edu
Haverford College Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Haverford College has an acceptance rate of 13% and is among the top 4% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 13% | 11% | 14% |
| Applicants | 6,391 | 3,066 | 3,325 |
| Admissions | 825 | 351 | 474 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 373 | 153 | 220 |
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
148 or 40%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1430
or below
75% of them
had 1540
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Haverford College are 1430-1540 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
51 or 14%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 33
or below
75% of them
had 35
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Haverford College are 33-35 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| Recommendations | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school GPA | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 692 (49%) |
|---|---|
| Asian | 176 (12%) |
| Hispanic | 175 (12%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 154 (11%) |
| Two or more races | 141 (10%) |
| Black or African American | 74 (5%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 12 (0.8%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Haverford College is $22,828 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $3,600 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $3,619 |
| $48-75K | $15,500 |
| $75-110K | $19,041 |
| $110K+ | $44,137 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | |
|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $67,522 |
| Tuition in-state | $67,522 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $67,522 |
| Fee in-district | $778 |
| Fee in-state | $778 |
| Fee out-of-state | $778 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,423 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $18,520 |
| Room charge | $11,226 |
| Meal charge | $7,294 |
Haverford College majors
Haverford College has granted 348 bachelor's degrees across 37 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Haverford College.
| Major | Bachelor |
|---|---|
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 37 |
| Mathematics, General | 37 |
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 34 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 29 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology, Other | 21 |
| Neuroscience | 18 |
| Political Science and Government, General | 17 |
| Chemistry, General | 16 |
| Physics, General | 16 |
| Environmental Studies | 15 |
| History, General | 15 |
| English Language and Literature, General | 12 |
| Anthropology, General | 11 |
| Philosophy | 10 |
| Urban Studies & Affairs | 9 |
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General | 5 |
| Linguistics | 5 |
| Sociology, General | 5 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 5 |
| East Asian Studies | 4 |
| Music, General | 4 |
| Astronomy | 3 |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 2 |
| Astrophysics | 2 |
| Computer Science | 2 |
| International & Globalization Studies | 2 |
| Italian Language and Literature | 2 |
| Classical, Ancient Mediterranean, and Near Eastern Studies and Archaeology | 1 |
| Cognitive Science, General | 1 |
| Comparative Literature | 1 |
| Dance, General | 1 |
| Education, General | 1 |
| Film & Cinema & Media Studies | 1 |
| French Language and Literature | 1 |
| German Language and Literature | 1 |
| Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution | 1 |
| Psychology, General | 1 |
| Grand Total | 348 |
Haverford College has a graduation rate of 89%, which is among the 5% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 89% | 89% | 90% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Haverford College has published 7,003 scientific papers with 224,936 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Physics, Computer Science, Quantum and Particle physics, Engineering, Environmental Science, Political Science, Biology, Philosophy, and Law.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 45 | 910 |
| 1993 | 57 | 947 |
| 1994 | 69 | 878 |
| 1995 | 74 | 1071 |
| 1996 | 67 | 1131 |
| 1997 | 52 | 1180 |
| 1998 | 57 | 1241 |
| 1999 | 53 | 1339 |
| 2000 | 65 | 1466 |
| 2001 | 64 | 1595 |
| 2002 | 72 | 2018 |
| 2003 | 83 | 2178 |
| 2004 | 88 | 2342 |
| 2005 | 75 | 2782 |
| 2006 | 69 | 2643 |
| 2007 | 75 | 2690 |
| 2008 | 90 | 3120 |
| 2009 | 123 | 3391 |
| 2010 | 136 | 3739 |
| 2011 | 146 | 4387 |
| 2012 | 133 | 4904 |
| 2013 | 150 | 6126 |
| 2014 | 165 | 8213 |
| 2015 | 225 | 9092 |
| 2016 | 163 | 10092 |
| 2017 | 186 | 11279 |
| 2018 | 192 | 13640 |
| 2019 | 1570 | 14376 |
| 2020 | 258 | 16858 |
| 2021 | 248 | 19088 |
| 2022 | 225 | 17191 |
| 2023 | 209 | 19332 |
| 2024 | 145 | 18482 |
Haverford College alumni
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Chevy Chase
- Occupations
- voice actorscreenwritertelevision presentercomediantelevision actor
- Biography
-
Cornelius Crane "Chevy" Chase is an American comedian, actor, and writer. He became the breakout cast member in the first season of Saturday Night Live (1975–1976), where his recurring Weekend Update segment became a staple of the show. As both a performer and a writer on the series, he earned two Primetime Emmy Awards out of four nominations.
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Daniel Dae Kim
- Occupations
- voice actortelevision directorvideo game actorfilm producerfilm actor
- Biography
-
Daniel Dae Kim is an American actor. He portrayed Jin-Soo Kwon in Lost, Chin Ho Kelly in Hawaii Five-0, Gavin Park in Angel, and Ben Daimio in Hellboy. He also provided the voice of Chief Benja in the animated film Raya and the Last Dragon (2021) and Johnny Gat in the Saints Row video game series. He runs production company 3AD, which produced the television series The Good Doctor.
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Judd Nelson
- Occupations
- film actorscreenwritertelevision actorstage actormanufacturer
- Biography
-
Judd Asher Nelson is an American actor. His acting roles include Hot Rod/Rodimus Prime in The Transformers: The Movie, John Bender in The Breakfast Club, Alec Newbury in St. Elmo's Fire, Alex in Cybermutt, Joe Hunt in Billionaire Boys Club, Nick Peretti in New Jack City, Billy Beretti in Empire, and Jack Richmond in the television series Suddenly Susan.
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George Segal
- Occupations
- voice actorfilm producerfilm actorstage actorbanjoist
- Biography
-
George Segal Jr. was an American actor. He became popular in the 1960s and 1970s for playing both dramatic and comedic roles. After first rising to prominence with roles in acclaimed films such as Ship of Fools (1965) and King Rat (1965), he co-starred in the classic drama Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? (1966).
General info
| Founded | 1833 |
|---|---|
| Motto | Non doctior, sed meliore doctrina imbutus Not more learned, but steeped in a higher learning |
| Colors | scarlet, black |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Total FTE staff | 635 |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus |
Location and contacts
| Address | 370 Lancaster Ave Haverford, Pennsylvania, 19041-1392 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 6,000 |
| Phone | 6108961000 |