Haverford College: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1326 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #361 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #325 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #14 of 155 | In Pennsylvania |
| #549 of 1,002 | For Genealogy |
| Top50% | For 68 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 12%
- Undergraduates
- 1,431
- 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 12% 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 | 12% | 11% | 14% |
| Applicants | 7,341 | 3,631 | 3,705 |
| Admissions | 908 | 401 | 506 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 387 | 183 | 203 |
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
151 or 39%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1460
or below
75% of them
had 1550
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Haverford College are 1460-1550 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
67 or 17%
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 | 703 (49%) |
|---|---|
| Asian | 185 (13%) |
| Hispanic | 164 (11%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 157 (11%) |
| Two or more races | 147 (10%) |
| Black or African American | 63 (4%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 9 (0.6%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 3 (0.2%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Haverford College is $26,535 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 | $7,531 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $9,388 |
| $48-75K | $12,007 |
| $75-110K | $18,171 |
| $110K+ | $45,991 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | |
|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $69,884 |
| Tuition in-state | $69,884 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $69,884 |
| Fee in-district | $804 |
| Fee in-state | $804 |
| Fee out-of-state | $804 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,427 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $19,170 |
| Room charge | $11,620 |
| Meal charge | $7,550 |
Haverford College majors
Haverford College has granted 322 bachelor's degrees across 34 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Haverford College.
| Major | Bachelor |
|---|---|
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 33 |
| Chemistry, General | 32 |
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 31 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology, Other | 27 |
| Physics, General | 23 |
| Neuroscience | 22 |
| Political Science and Government, General | 20 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 19 |
| Mathematics, General | 18 |
| English Language and Literature, General | 12 |
| History, General | 12 |
| Urban Studies & Affairs | 9 |
| Sociology, General | 8 |
| Anthropology, General | 7 |
| Environmental Studies | 7 |
| Philosophy | 6 |
| Astrophysics | 5 |
| Education, General | 4 |
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 4 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 4 |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 3 |
| Linguistics | 3 |
| French Language and Literature | 2 |
| Applied Mathematics, General | 1 |
| Astronomy | 1 |
| Cognitive Science, General | 1 |
| Comparative Literature | 1 |
| Computer Science | 1 |
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 1 |
| International & Globalization Studies | 1 |
| Latin American Studies | 1 |
| Latin Language and Literature | 1 |
| Religion & Religious Studies | 1 |
| Visual and Performing Arts, General | 1 |
| Grand Total | 322 |
Haverford College has a graduation rate of 90%, which is among the 5% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 90% | 90% | 89% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Haverford College has published 7,085 scientific papers with 237,599 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, Biology, Political Science, Philosophy, and Law.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 57 | 947 |
| 1994 | 69 | 878 |
| 1995 | 74 | 1072 |
| 1996 | 67 | 1132 |
| 1997 | 52 | 1180 |
| 1998 | 57 | 1242 |
| 1999 | 53 | 1341 |
| 2000 | 65 | 1470 |
| 2001 | 64 | 1596 |
| 2002 | 72 | 2019 |
| 2003 | 83 | 2178 |
| 2004 | 88 | 2344 |
| 2005 | 75 | 2781 |
| 2006 | 69 | 2643 |
| 2007 | 75 | 2690 |
| 2008 | 90 | 3120 |
| 2009 | 123 | 3392 |
| 2010 | 136 | 3741 |
| 2011 | 146 | 4386 |
| 2012 | 133 | 4902 |
| 2013 | 151 | 6130 |
| 2014 | 165 | 8215 |
| 2015 | 225 | 9091 |
| 2016 | 163 | 10090 |
| 2017 | 187 | 11286 |
| 2018 | 192 | 13649 |
| 2019 | 1570 | 14382 |
| 2020 | 259 | 16871 |
| 2021 | 248 | 19093 |
| 2022 | 225 | 17206 |
| 2023 | 209 | 19357 |
| 2024 | 148 | 18615 |
| 2025 | 95 | 16082 |
Haverford College alumni
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Chevy Chase
- Occupations
- television presentercomediantelevision actorsingeractor
- Biography
-
Cornelius Crane "Chevy" Chase is an American comedian, actor and writer.
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Daniel Dae Kim
- Occupations
- television directorvideo game actorfilm producerfilm actortelevision actor
- Biography
-
Daniel Dae Kim is an American actor. He is known for his many roles in network television and theater. In 2025, Time magazine listed him as one of the world's 100 most influential people.
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Judd Nelson
- Occupations
- stage actormanufactureractorvoice actorfilm producer
- Biography
-
Judd Asher Nelson is an American actor. After a lead role in the film Making the Grade (1984), Nelson had his breakout with a starring role in the coming-of-age teen film The Breakfast Club (1985), which caused him to be associated with a group of actors known as the "Brat Pack."
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George Segal
- Occupations
- film producerfilm actorstage actorbanjoisttelevision actor
- Biography
-
George Segal Jr. was an American actor and musician. 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 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 | 654 |
| 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 |