At a glance
Average net price
$25,314
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
89.6%
Admission rate
12%
Undergrad size
1,430
In-state tuition
$70,688
Out-of-state tuition
$70,688
Cost of attendance
$90,382
Median earnings (10y)
$79,966
Admissions
- SAT average
- 1,513
- ACT midpoint
- 34
- Retention
- 93.8%
- Locale
- Suburb
Programs breakdown
15 program areas reported · Heavily focused on stem (51% of credentials).
- STEM51%
- Humanities & arts16%
- Social sciences33%
- Social sciences23.3%~333 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Physical sciences19.3%~275 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Biological sciences17.1%~244 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Psychology8.4%~120 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Computer science6.2%~89 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Mathematics5.9%~84 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- English3.7%~53 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- History3.7%~53 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~49 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~35 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~31 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~31 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Education1.2%~18 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~9 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~4 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
26 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 86 | $35,410 | — |
| Mathematics. | Bachelor's | 75 | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Bachelor's | 68 | — | — |
| Research and Experimental Psychology. | Bachelor's | 60 | — | — |
| Economics. | Bachelor's | 58 | $60,876 | — |
| Political Science and Government. | Bachelor's | 53 | $41,162 | — |
| Physics. | Bachelor's | 38 | — | — |
| Chemistry. | Bachelor's | 35 | — | — |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Bachelor's | 31 | — | — |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | Bachelor's | 29 | — | — |
| Anthropology. | Bachelor's | 27 | — | — |
| History. | Bachelor's | 27 | — | — |
| Philosophy. | Bachelor's | 26 | — | — |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences. | Bachelor's | 24 | — | — |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | Bachelor's | 19 | — | — |
| Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services. | Bachelor's | 16 | — | — |
| Urban Studies/Affairs. | Bachelor's | 15 | — | — |
| Sociology. | Bachelor's | 14 | — | — |
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | Bachelor's | 11 | — | — |
| Religion/Religious Studies. | Bachelor's | 7 | — | — |
| Area Studies. | Bachelor's | 6 | — | — |
| Astronomy and Astrophysics. | Bachelor's | 6 | — | — |
| Visual and Performing Arts, General. | Bachelor's | 6 | — | — |
| Music. | Bachelor's | 6 | — | — |
| International/Globalization Studies. | Bachelor's | 5 | — | — |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor's | 1 | $37,952 | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About Haverford College
Haverford College is a mid-sized institution located in Haverford, Pennsylvania, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 1,430 undergraduate students in a suburb setting. The most popular fields of study include Social sciences, Physical sciences, Biological sciences.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at Haverford College — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $25,314 per year, which is above the national average compared to other U.S. institutions. Published tuition is $70,688 per year before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $90,382 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 89.6%, a strong completion outcome. 93.8% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $79,966 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
Haverford College confers degrees and certificates across 15 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Social sciences, Physical sciences, Biological sciences. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by stem (51% of credentials), social sciences (33% of credentials), humanities & arts (16% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
Haverford College accepts 12% of applicants, making it highly selective. Admitted students have an average SAT score around 1,513. The ACT midpoint for admitted students is roughly 34.
Location & campus
Set in Haverford, Pennsylvania (suburb), Haverford College draws students from across Pennsylvania and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about Haverford College
Q.How much does Haverford College cost?
The average net price at Haverford College is $25,314 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $90,382.
Q.What is the graduation rate at Haverford College?
Haverford College has a 6-year graduation rate of 89.6% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into Haverford College?
Haverford College admits 12% of applicants, which is considered highly selective.
Q.How much do Haverford College graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median Haverford College graduate earns $79,966 per year.
Q.What is tuition at Haverford College?
Published tuition is $70,688 in-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is Haverford College located?
Haverford College is located in Haverford, Pennsylvania (ZIP 19041).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Haverford College at their official website.