Haverford College
Haverford College is a private university in Haverford, Pennsylvania, enrolling about 1,430 students. Admission is selective, with an acceptance rate of about 12.37% in federal reporting data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $79,966 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $70,688
- 2024 Average Net Price: $25,314 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 12.37% Selective
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 1,430 99.7% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 89.64%
- Average SAT Score: 1513
Haverford College: what the data shows
Common questions about Haverford College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Haverford College?
Haverford College is located in Haverford, PA (ZIP 19041-1392).
NCES locale classification: Rural fringe.
Is Haverford College public or private?
Haverford College is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does Haverford College cost?
Published tuition: $70,688.
Average net price after aid: $25,314.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $7,531 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $9,388 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $12,007 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $18,171 |
| $110,001+ | $45,991 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $282,752.
How hard is it to get into Haverford College?
Admission rate: 12.37%.
Among enrollees who submitted scores: average SAT 1513 and midpoint ACT 34.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Haverford College?
Total enrollment: 1,430 students.
About 100% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Haverford College?
150%-time completion rate: 89.64%.
First-year retention: 93.8%.
What do graduates of Haverford College earn?
Median earnings: $53,353 six years after entry; $79,966 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $13,621.
15.45% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Haverford College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Other/Unknown Programs (364 completions)
- General Biological Sciences (35 completions)
- CIP 400501 (33 completions)
- General Economics (33 completions)
- CIP 422799 (29 completions)
- CIP 400801 (26 completions)
- General Mathematics (25 completions)
- Social Sciences (23 completions)
- CIP 261501 (22 completions)
- Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (21 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Haverford College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 12.37%; completion rate 89.64%; median earnings $79,966 at 10 years; net price $25,314. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Costs
Tuition Costs
$70,688
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Haverford College was $70,688.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$25,314
2024 Value
In 2024 Haverford College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $25,314.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$101,256 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$25,314 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$282,752 4-Year Tuition
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional.
4-year total cost breakdown for Haverford College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
15.45% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
9.13% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Haverford College was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Haverford College in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $45,426 | $45,426 | $18,853 |
| 2014 | $47,214 | $47,214 | $22,112 |
| 2015 | $49,098 | $49,098 | $23,336 |
| 2016 | $51,259 | $51,259 | $20,894 |
| 2017 | $52,994 | $52,994 | $26,607 |
| 2018 | $54,838 | $54,838 | $28,799 |
| 2019 | $56,952 | $56,952 | $22,991 |
| 2020 | $59,162 | $59,162 | $25,789 |
| 2021 | $61,210 | $61,210 | $29,138 |
| 2022 | $63,628 | $63,628 | $21,464 |
| 2023 | $68,300 | $68,300 | $25,210 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
12.37% Acceptance Rate
This institution is highly selective, accepting fewer than 3 in 10 applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
SAT Average: 1513
ACT Average: 34
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
Estimated GPA Range: 3.9 - 4.0
Estimated Median GPA: 4.00
Note: GPA requirements are estimated based on admission selectivity and test scores. Actual requirements may vary.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
99.7% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Haverford College in 2024 is 1,430 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
93.8%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
76.19% 100% Completion Time
89.64% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 76.19% of students graduating from Haverford College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Haverford College.
Return on Investment
$13,621 Median Student Debt
$79,966 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
17.03% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
689.74% Return on Investment
1.7 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Haverford College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 Programs Reporting Data
General Biological Sciences: 35 completions
CIP 40.0501: 33 completions
General Economics: 33 completions
CIP 42.2799: 29 completions
CIP 40.0801: 26 completions
General Mathematics: 25 completions
Social Sciences: 23 completions
CIP 26.1501: 22 completions
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services: 21 completions
Other/Unknown Programs: 364 completions
Most popular programs at Haverford College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Haverford College graduates.
About
Haverford College is a private non-profit institution located in Haverford, PA, offering 35 distinct degree programs across various academic disciplines. The institution enrolls approximately 1,430 students. It is highly selective, with an admission rate of 12.37%. Average SAT scores for admitted students are 1513. The institution maintains a 89.64% graduation rate. Approximately 15.45% of students receive Pell Grants.
Institution Type
Private Non-profit
Location
Haverford, PA 19041-1392
Region: Mid East
Insights and Analysis
Exceptional Graduation Rate: With a 89.64% graduation rate, Haverford College demonstrates strong student retention and completion. This rate significantly exceeds the national average, indicating effective academic support and student services.
FAQ
How much does Haverford College cost?
Reported in-state tuition is $70,688 and average net price is $25,314 in the latest College Scorecard data.
How hard is it to get into Haverford College?
The admission rate is 12.4% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data.
What test scores do students need for Haverford College?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, Haverford College reports midpoint SAT about 1513 and midpoint ACT about 34.
What do graduates of Haverford College earn?
Median earnings are $53,353 six years after entry and $79,966 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Haverford College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 89.6% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Haverford College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $13,621.
How big is Haverford College?
Total enrollment is about 1,430 students in the latest reporting year.
Is Haverford College public or private?
Haverford College is a private nonprofit institution located in Haverford, PA.
Is Haverford College an HBCU?
No. Haverford College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Haverford College a tribal college?
No. Haverford College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Haverford College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Haverford College does not meet that proxy (reported share 11.5%).
Is Haverford College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Haverford College in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.