Haverford College

Haverford, a Small Liberal Arts College near Philadelphia, Offers Undergraduates Quaker Values and Rigorous Academics

Haverford College is a small liberal arts college located on a peaceful campus in the Philadelphia suburb of Haverford. It is a private, well-balanced coeducational institution that was founded on Quaker values that embrace a high level of academic strength and stress the importance of individuality.

A rigorous academic program is balanced with an informal atmosphere incorporating small class sizes and a tight-knit academic community. This community has over 1,000 students from 45 different states and almost 40 countries. Most of the classes at Haverford have less than 40 students enrolled in each with as few as 10 in some.

Haverford was established in 1833 and has the largest collection of cricket literature in the western hemisphere and one of the largest collections of Quaker history in the world. Besides being rich in history in and of itself, Haverford is only 10 miles from Philadelphia, one of the most culturally rich cities in the U.S.

Top Majors at Haverford Include English, Psychology, Biology, and Economics, Among Others

Haverford College has many liberal arts majors to choose from, with the most popular being in the fields of English, psychology, biology, political science, and economics. Haverford also offers majors in archaeology, astronomy, classics, computer science, East Asian studies, fine arts, French, history, mathematics, music, philosophy, religion, Russian, sociology, and many more.

In addition to the 55 academic departments and programs Haverford has to offer, there is also a unique four-college exchange program with institutions such as Bryn Mawr, Swarthmore, and the University of Pennsylvania. There is also a 3-2 shared engineering program with Caltech. Haverford students can also take classes at the Wharton School of Business. These partnerships contribute to unique academic and social experiences that produce rich educational development and lifelong friendships.

Low Teacher-to-Student Ratio at Haverford Promotes an Intimate Learning Dynamic

One of Haverford's major strengths can be found in the faculty. There is an intimate student-faculty ratio of 8:1. Besides being described as "bright" and "solid," the faculty has also been labeled "personable," which lends itself to the ideal of the institution of mutual respect and collaboration.

Haverford Has a Long History of Athletic Participation and Success

Haverford has the only collegiate cricket team and the oldest soccer team in the country, winning the first-ever collegiate soccer match over Harvard in 1905. The men's outdoor track team won all 16 Centennial Conference championships, with the women's team capturing the last four conference titles. In 1997, Karl Parnya became the first Division III athlete to run a four-minute mile. Former team captain Philip Noel-Baker later captained Britain's Olympic team on which the movie "Chariots of Fire" was based, as well as winning the Nobel Peace Prize in 1959.

Haverford College competes at the NCAA Division III level of the Centennial Conference and had an undefeated MACFA season in fencing in 2007. Haverford is a member of both the Middle Atlantic Collegiate Fencing Association (MACFA) and the National Intercollegiate Women's Fencing Association. (NIWFA) The women's volleyball team also has NCAA tournament wins in 2006 and 2007.

A Wide Variety of Financial Aid is Available at Haverford, such as Grants, Scholarships, Federal Aid, and Traditional Loans

Financial aid is available at Haverford, though not based on academic, musical, or athletic merit and instead on need and other criteria developed by the college. In addition to having a strong financial aid program, there are work-study opportunities available. Many students also apply for regional, federal, and private grants; loans; and various scholarships offered through the college's office of financial aid.

The Campus of Haverford, and Neighboring City of Philadelphia, Offer Many Different Extracurricular Activities to Enjoy

Haverford Township is about 50,000 in population and is also near other universities, such as Bryn Mawr and Villanova, which gives this "college town" a plethora of coffee houses, bookstores, and eateries to choose from. While Haverford itself offers a peaceful and green retreat from city life, it is conveniently located on the Main Line train with easy access to the energetic city of Philadelphia, with its historically rich neighborhoods, top restaurants, museums, performing art venues, and professional sports teams.

Some of Philadelphia's activities and attractions include the Philadelphia Museum of Art, Rodin Museum, Liberty Bell Center, the Philadelphia Orchestra, National Constitution Center, the Betsy Ross House, and Penn's Landing just to name a few. Philadelphia is also home to the Phillies baseball, Sixers basketball, Eagles football, and Flyers hockey teams as well as many college sports programs, including NCAA Division I basketball.

Many Modes of Transportation, from Local Bus Lines to Major Airports, Are Available to Haverford Students

Haverford offers the blue bus and SEPTA's R5 and R100 to connect to nearby colleges that have a co-study program with Haverford. There are also trains, trolleys, and taxicab services that operate through surrounding towns and the greater Philadelphia area. The Philadelphia International Airport is only 20 miles from Haverford.

• Area and ethnic studies
• African Studies
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Asian Studies (East)
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Latin American Studies
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Biological/life sciences
• Biology/Biological Sciences
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Biochemistry
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Biophysics
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Computer and information sciences
• Computer Science
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Education
• Education
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• English
• English
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Foreign languages and literature
• Comparative Literature
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Russian
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• German
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Romance Languages
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• French
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Italian
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Spanish
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Classics and Classical Languages
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Latin
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• History
• History
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Interdisciplinary studies
• Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Mathematics and statistics
• Mathematics
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Philosophy and religious studies
• Philosophy
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Religious Studies
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Physical sciences
• Astronomy
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Astrophysics
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Chemistry
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Geology/Earth Science
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Physics
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Psychology
• Psychology
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Social sciences
• Anthropology
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Archeology
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Economics
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Political Science and Government
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Sociology
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Urban Studies/Affairs
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Visual and performing arts
• Art
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Art History, Criticism and Conservation
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Music
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.

• Acceptance Rate
• Applied3,626
• Accepted830
• Acceptance Rate22%
• Enrolled1,205
• Female Applicants2,053
• Females Accepted454
• Female Acceptance Rate22%
• Male Applicants1,573
• Males Accepted376
• Male Acceptance Rate23%
• Applying
• Application Fee$60
• Required for All Essay or personal statement
  Letter(s) of recommendation
  
• Required for Some Transcript of high school record
  
• Average high school GPA for first-year freshman
• Application Deadlines
• Type Application Closing Notification Date Rolling Admissions
• Fall freshmen January 15th April 15th --
• Out-of-state Fall freshmen Not Reported
• Early decision plan November 15th December 15th --
• Other early decision plan Not Reported
• Transfer March 31st June 1st --
• Test Scores Accepted
• Test Average School Accepted 25th Percentile* 75th Percentile*
• SAT Critical Reading 700 650 760
• SAT Math 700 660 760
• SAT Writing 710 670 760
• ACT Composite
• * 25th and 75th percentile is the score that 25/75 percent of students score at or below.

• Tuition
• In-state tuition *$43,310
• Out-of-state tuition *$43,310
• In-district tuitionN/A
• * Tuition costs are based on a full academic year typically extending from September to June.
• Fees
• Full-time student fees$392.00
• Room and board *$13,290.00
• Room only *$7,570.00
• * Room and board charges vary according to board plan selected (i.e., 12-meal plan, 19-meal plan, etc.) and student level (freshman, sophomore, etc.)
• Other Payment Considerations
• Guaranteed tuition plan offeredNot Reported
• Tuition pre-payment planYes
• Tuition payment plans offeredInstallments
• Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuitionEmployees or children of employees

• Gender
• Total Undergraduate Students1,205
• Male Student Percentage47%
• Female Student Percentage53%
• Ethnicity
• Hispanic/Latino8.96%
• Black or African American6.31%
• White or Caucasian67.05%
• American Indian or Alaska Native.25%
• Asian7.05%
• Native Hawaiian or other Pacific IslanderNot Reported
• Two or more races5.89%
• Unknown%
• Other Student Statistics
• International Breakout4.48% representing 42 other countries
• Out-of-state Students86% out-of-state student

• Housing
• College-owned housing available Yes
• Housing Requirements None
• Housing options Coed housing , Special housing for disabled
• Percentage of undergraduate students who live in college-owned housing 99%
• Student Activities
• Student-run campus newspaper Yes
• Drama / theater group Yes
• Student-run radio station Yes
• Student-run television station No
• Marching band No
• Choral groups Yes
• Student Services
• Legal services No
• Health clinic Yes
• Personal / psychological counseling Yes
• Women's center Yes
• Student Organizations
• Greek fraternities No
• Greek sororities No
• Local fraternities No
• Local sororities No
• Other organizations Not Reported
• Most popular organizations Volunteer Programs, Srudent government, Choral groups, Multicultural Groups, Orientation Team/Residential Life Leaders
• Campus Security and Safety
• 24-hour emergency telephone / alarm services Yes
• 24-hour patrols by trained officers Yes
• Students patrols Not Reported
• Late-night transport / escort services Yes
• Electronically-operated dormitory entrances Yes
• Other Not Reported

• Men's Sports
• Sport Intramural Intercollegiate Scholarship
• Badmington No No No
• Baseball No Division 3 No
• Basketball Yes Division 3 No
• Crew No Division C No
• Cross-country running No Division 3 No
• Fencing No Division 3 No
• Field hockey No No No
• Golf No Division C No
• Ice hockey Yes No No
• Lacrosse No Division 3 No
• Rugy No Division C No
• Sailing Yes No No
• Soccer Yes Division 3 No
• Softball Yes No No
• Squash No Division X No
• Tennis Yes Division 3 No
• Track No Division 3 No
• Ultimate Frisbee No Division C No
• Volleyball No Division C No
• Wrestling No Division C No
• Women's Sports
• Sport Intramural Intercollegiate Scholarship
• Badmington No Division C No
• Baseball No No No
• Basketball Yes Division 3 No
• Crew No Division C No
• Cross-country running No Division 3 No
• Fencing No Division 3 No
• Field hockey No Division 3 No
• Golf No Division C No
• Ice hockey Yes No No
• Lacrosse No Division 3 No
• Rugy No No No
• Sailing Yes No No
• Soccer Yes Division 3 No
• Softball Yes Division 3 No
• Squash No Division X No
• Tennis Yes Division 3 No
• Track No Division 3 No
• Ultimate Frisbee No Division C No
• Volleyball Yes Division 3 No
• Wrestling No No No

• Faculty Breakout
• Total Faculty138
• Full-time Percentage86%
• Part-time Percentage14%
• Female Percentage49%
• Male Percentage51%
• Student:Faculty RatioNot Reported