B+
Very Good
Score: 73/100
Overall (traditional)
A+
Outcome Rating
93/100 · earnings-weighted

Haverford College

4-Year Private Non-Profit
📍 Haverford, Pennsylvania 19041
Haverford College campus, Haverford, PA
Haverford College campus, Haverford, PA. Photo: Jackbauerinvc (talk), CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons.
Outcomes
A+
93/100
Affordability
F
26/100
Resources
A
83/100
Experience
A+
94/100
Prestige
B+
71/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

1,424
Total Enrollment
89%
Graduation Rate
94%
Retention Rate
8.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
13%
Acceptance Rate
N/A
Avg Net Price

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Haverford College, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$79,966
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$53,353
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$13,621
Median debt at graduation
89.6%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
1,513
Average SAT
34
Median ACT
15.5%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 17% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 94th percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (PA wage index 0.97). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Haverford College

Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Economics—$112,050+36%#42 of 368#33—
Psychology—$63,040+24%#56 of 1027#41—
Political Science and Government—$62,242-2%#275 of 565#223—

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

The Haverford College Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $1,172,352
  • Avg rent near campus: $1,714/mo — vs ~$1,247/mo campus room rate
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 19151 (5.2% cap, Philadelphia)

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Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $67,522 $67,522
Room $11,226
Board $7,294
Total Cost (On-Campus) $90,382 $90,382

Financial Aid

45%
Receive Any Aid
13%
Receive Pell Grants
8%
Take Out Loans
N/A
Avg Net Price

Student Demographics

1,424
Total Students
57%
Women
99%
Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 49%
Hispanic 12%
Black 5%
Asian 12%
Two or More 10%
Non-Resident 11%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 100%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 99%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Haverford College?
Haverford College has an acceptance rate of 13%. This makes it a highly selective institution where admission is very competitive.
How much does it cost to attend Haverford College?
Tuition at Haverford College is $67,522 for in-state students and $67,522 for out-of-state students .
What is the graduation rate at Haverford College?
The graduation rate at Haverford College is 89%. This is considered an excellent graduation rate, indicating strong student success and support systems.
Is Haverford College a good school?
Haverford College has a Repit College Score of 73/100 (Grade: B+). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (A+): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (F): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (A): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (A+): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (B+): Reputation and recognition
How many students attend Haverford College?
Haverford College has a total enrollment of 1,424 students. Most students (99%) are traditional college-age (18-24).

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology