Haverford College
A good fit for high-achieving applicants seeking a top-tier program and students who want small classes and close faculty access. no major red flags in the data. solid earnings of $75,100 within 10 years; strong 90% graduation rate.
About This School
Haverford College is a private nonprofit institution located in Haverford, Pennsylvania with approximately 1,430 undergraduate students enrolled. Admissions are highly selective, with an acceptance rate of 12%. The average net price after financial aid is $25,314 per year. The graduation rate is 90%, and the typical graduate earns $75,100 within 10 years of enrollment.
Haverford College is a private liberal arts college in Haverford, Pennsylvania, United States. It was founded as a men's college in 1833 by members of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers). Haverford began accepting non-Quakers in 1849 and women in 1980.
This is a strong option for students who want a close-knit, academically serious liberal arts experience — a 94% freshman retention rate signals that students who get in tend to genuinely love it there. At a 13% acceptance rate it's a reach for most, but the financial picture is surprisingly manageable: median debt of just $12,000 at graduation is well below average, and median earnings of $75,100 a decade out suggest the degree pays off. The small size (under 1,500 undergrads) is a feature, not a limitation, but students who want a buzzing campus atmosphere or pre-professional programs may find it too intimate and liberal-arts-focused.
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Cost & Financial Aid
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After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 20% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (1,430 undergraduates).
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