Haverford College

Haverford, Pennsylvania

Private not-for-profit·Four or more years·Bachelor's degree

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Haverford College ( HAV-ər-fərd) 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. The college offers Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degrees in 31 majors across humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences…

Rankings: #3 (Washington Monthly)▼
Liberal Arts Colleges
Ranked #3 in Liberal Arts Colleges (2025). Source: Washington Monthly ↗
Value rank
Ranked #19 on Washington Monthly Best Bang for the Buck (2025). Source: WM Best Value ↗
National Liberal Arts Colleges
Ranked #24 in National Liberal Arts Colleges (2026). Source: US News ↗
National rank
Ranked #56 in Forbes Top Colleges (2026). Source: Forbes ↗
National rank
Ranked #179 in the US by CWUR (2026). Source: CWUR US ↗

370 Lancaster Ave, Haverford, Pennsylvania, 19041-1392

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