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Haverford College

370 W. Lancaster Ave, Haverford, PA 19041

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Haverford College is committed to providing a liberal arts education in the broadest sense. This education, based on a rich academic curriculum at its core, is distinguished by a commitment to excellence and a concern for individual growth. Haverford has chosen to remain small and to foster close student/faculty relationships to achieve these objectives.

One of America's leading liberal arts colleges, Haverford is a close-knit intellectual community located on a serene campus just outside Philadelphia. Founded on the Quaker values of individual dignity, academic strength, and tolerance, we combine a rigorous academic program with an informal atmosphere of mutual respect and collaboration among students, faculty and staff.

The educational program at Haverford includes a senior thesis which allows students to produce a substantial capstone work reflecting their interests and academic accomplishment during college. Students graduate from Haverford with an expanded and deepened way of thinking about ideas and the world and their interdependence. Haverford graduates possess real skills and critical abilities readily applicable to the workplace or to further education.

Haverford's small size allows it to deliver a highly personalized education. Students work side-by-side with their professors in an atmosphere of discovery and real research. Professors work side-by-side with students, developing analytical thinking and mutual paths of inquiry. Instructors expect active scholarship from students, not simple recitation. Professors are the catalysts of a hands-on, accessible, educational process at Haverford.

With more than 135 active members, the Haverford faculty is internationally recognized for its excellence in research and teaching. From the humanities to the sciences, our faculty members are widely respected in their fields, and they integrate challenging, cutting-edge ideas into their courses. They are creating new art, publishing books and papers, embarking on innovative research, and teaching thought-provoking classes.

At Haverford, our faculty is involved, engaged, and central to the campus community. More than half of our faculty members live on campus, allowing them to develop strong, supportive ties and ground-breaking research ventures with their students.

Though most students live on campus, there are ample opportunities and reasons to venture beyond Haverford. The Blue Bus, SEPTA’s R5 & R100, and other forms of public transportation make it easy to travel to nearby colleges, especially those at which Haverford students may take classes: Bryn Mawr, Swarthmore, and the University of Pennsylvania. Additionally, there are shopping and recreation areas in walking distance from campus, and the beautiful city of Philadelphia is less than ten miles away. Community service opportunities are plentiful as well — Haverford’s 8th Dimension Office organizes and coordinates volunteer service and tutoring programs in Philadelphia and nearby towns.

At the heart of students’ experiences at Haverford are the friendships and relationships they develop. Teachers become mentors, roommates become best friends, and the diverse community enables students to get to know people from different backgrounds and lifestyles. Haverford’s atmosphere of trust, respect, and independence is unique among colleges, even small ones.

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Haverford College is a private, coeducational liberal arts college located in Haverford, Pennsylvania, a suburb of Philadelphia.

The college was founded in 1833 by area members of the Orthodox Philadelphia Yearly Meeting of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers) to ensure an education grounded in Quaker values for their young men. It is the oldest college or university in the United States with Quaker origins. Although the college no longer has a formal religious affiliation, the Quaker philosophy still influences campus life. Originally an all-male institution, Haverford began admitting female transfer students in the 1970s, and became fully co-ed in 1980 when the board of managers came to consensus on a proposal initiated by former president John R. Coleman. The reason for the delay was not because of a lack of interest in coeducation in prior years, but rather a concern for how such a change would impact Haverford's relationship with neighboring, all-female Bryn Mawr College. As of 2007, more than half of Haverford’s students are women.

All students at the college are undergraduates, and almost all live on campus. Haverford remains one of the smallest of the nation's elite liberal arts colleges. For most of the 20th century, Haverford's total enrollment was kept below 300. It went through two periods of expansion after 1970's, and its current enrollment is 1,168 students.

Haverford has been described as “quietly prestigious”, and has been classified by Princeton Review as one of most difficult schools to get into - ranked 18 among all US colleges and universities in "The Toughest to Get Into" category. It placed ninth in the U.S. News and World Report rankings of U.S. liberal arts colleges in both 2006 and 2007, and tenth in 2008.It is also known as one of "Little Ivies". Haverford is known for its rigorous academics, symbolized and maintained by the faculty's resistance to grade inflation..

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Quick Facts

Chance of Admission:
Location:
Mid-Atlantic
Setting:
Large Town Setting
Type:
Private
Size:
Small (Under 2,000 Undergrad)
Mascot:
Fords

Students & Campus Life

Undergraduate Enrollment:
1,163
On Campus Housing:
Available
Full Time Students:
100%
Athletic Programs:
Available
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Expenses

Average Tuition:
$ 31,760
Students Receiving Aid:
52%
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Admissions

Application Fee:
$ 60
Selectivity:
Most Selective
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Degree Programs at Haverford College

Bachelor's Level Programs

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      • Comparative Literature
        A program that focuses on two or more literary traditions in the original languages or in translation. Includes instruction in comparative linguistics; applicable foreign languages; English/French language and literature; literary criticism; and applications to genre, period, national, and textual studies as well as literary forms such as poetry, prose, and drama.
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        A general program that focuses on the systematic study of the production, conservation and allocation of resources in conditions of scarcity, together with the organizational frameworks related to these processes. Includes instruction in economic theory, micro- and macroeconomics, comparative economic systems, money and banking systems, international economics, quantitative analytical methods, and applications to specific industries and public policy issues.
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        A program that focuses on the systematic study of human social institutions and social relationships. Includes instruction in social theory, sociological research methods, social organization and structure, social stratification and hierarchies, dynamics of social change, family structures, social deviance and control, and applications to the study of specific social groups, social institutions, and social problems.
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      • Computer and Information Sciences
        A general program that focuses on computing, computer science, and information science and systems as part of a broad and/or interdisciplinary program. Such programs are undifferentiated as to title and content and are not to be confused with specific programs in computer science, information science, or related support services.
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Students

General

Full-Time vs. Part-Time
Full-Time 100%
Part-Time 0%
Men vs. Women
Women 54%
Men 46%
Race/Ethnicity
Caucasian 74%
Asian 12%
Hispanic 6%
African-American 5%
Other 3%

Geography

In State vs. Out-of-State
Out-of-State 89%
In-State 11%
Top States for Incoming Freshman
New York 15%
Pennsylvania 11%
New Jersey 10%
Maryland 9%
California 8%
Percent of Students International: 3%

Housing

On-Campus Housing Available: Yes
Percent of Students Living On-Campus: 99%
Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: No

Athletics

Member of: NAA, NCAA
Sports Include: Basketball (Centennial Conference)
Baseball (Centennial Conference)
Track (Centennial Conference)
Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) Expenses  
Published Tuition and Fees:
 $ 31,760    
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads:
 $ 31,466    
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads:
 $ 294    
Financial Aid Avg. Amount Received % of Students Receiving Aid  
Federal Grants:
 $ 3,631 11%  
State and Local Grants:
 $ 2,431 6%  
Institutional Grants:
 $ 20,333 36%  
Student Loans:
 $ 4,269 28%  
Any Aid:
   52%  

Selectivity (Undergraduate Only)

Acceptance Rate: 26% (Most Selective)
Test Scores  
SAT Scores:  
% of Students Submitting SAT Scores: 99%
Bottom 25th Percentile: Verbal: 640, Math: 650
Top 75th Percentile: Verbal: 740, Math: 730

Application Requirements (Undergraduate Only)

Application Fee: $ 60.00
Formal Demonstration of Competencies: Not Required
High School Diploma or Equivalent: Recommended
High School GPA: Required
High School Rank: Required
High School Record: Required
Recommendations: Required
TOEFL: Required
Test Scores: Required

College Advice

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Melison
Melison

Question: Haverford College...............?

what does haverford college admissions like to see on a high school record (what type of clubs/sports/extracurricular activities/etc)? haverford. not harvard. haverford = in pennsylvania
8 months ago
Rising S
Rising S

Best Answer

To get into Haverford College you definitely need to get great grades…not just good grades, but great grades. A high GPA and a high SAT score are a must. After you accomplish this, start thinking about ways you can separate yourself from the competition. Extracurricular activities are very important. I know a lot of students that thought they wanted to go to their dream school, but when they got in and went to that school, they were really disappointed. Pay attention to what actual students of Haverford College are saying. You can get information about the academic requirements here: http://www.unigo.com/haverford_college/rankings Student reviews here: http://www.unigo.com/haverford_college/reviews
Niloy
Niloy

Question: Which university should I enroll in? - Colgate or Haverford?

I have been accepted into the class of 2013 in Haverford College and in Colgate University. I wish to do a double major in Engineering and Music. But now i can't really decide on which university I should go to. PLZ HELP.
10 months ago
Amaretta
Amaretta

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You've got two great schools to choose from. Have you visited both schools? Assuming that both schools offer majors in your subjects, Haverford offers some advantages that Colgate does not. You're far more likely to find internships (and even future jobs) in Philly than around Colgate. There are other colleges and universities nearby, so there are more social opportunities, as well as opportunities to take courses on those campuses, I believe. Plus Colgate is way up there in upstate New York, so the winters suck. Wait -- the class of 2013?
HackerofC
HackerofC

Question: Haverford College Vs. UCLA for chemistry?

I am becoming a scientist. HV or UCLA for a B.S. Thank You
19 months ago
Prof. W
Prof. W

Best Answer

Haverford College is so highly-regarded, and among the elite liberal arts colleges, it probably has one of the very best science programs in the country. They produce a ton of top flight scientists and doctors. HC's graduate school admissions record, including Ph.D. programs in the sciences, is phenomenal. About 1/3 of the department's students go to top-ranked grad schools and another 1/3 go to top-ranked medical schools. The small classes, close relations with star faculty who are both teachers-researchers, brilliant classmates, lots of resources make Haverford a great choice for an undergraduate education. Good luck.

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