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Quick Stats

Student-Faculty Ratio 11:1
Full-Time Student Population 1,190
Part-Time Student Population 0
Full-Time Instructional Faculty 127
Part-Time Instructional Faculty 19
Total FT Faculty 127
Faculty with Terminal Degree 97%
Average Faculty Salary $91,012
Full-Time Retention Rate 97%
Transfer-Out Rate 4%
Graduation Rate 94%
Programs/Majors Offered 34
Average Course Load 4 courses
Academic/Career Counseling? Yes
Remedial Services? No
Class Sizes
  • Fewer than 20 Students: 80%
  • 20 to 49 Students: 18%
  • 50 or More Students: 2%

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One of Haverford’s keystone strengths is its faculty. A large percentage of professors live on or near campus, and it isn’t uncommon to be invited to their homes for dinner. We don’t seem to be particularly interested in attracting “celebrity” faculty (i.e. former legislators to teach political science), but we have a solid core of bright, personable academics who know how to teach. While some professors are obviously going to be better than others, the Haverford faculty is an excellent group on the whole. We also benefit from very small class sizes—it’s rare to find a class with more than 50 people, even at the introductory level. Higher-level classes frequently run under 15.

The only real problems that most students have with Haverford’s academics involve the school’s size. It is true that our small class sizes can cause a significant number of students to get shut out from the most popular classes. Also, because most departments only have a few professors, if one of them goes on leave, it can mean a significant drop-off in the number of courses offered that semester. The good news is that you can usually push your way into a class that counts towards your major. Haverford students can also take classes at Bryn Mawr, Swarthmore, and the University of Pennsylvania, so if you really want to take something bad enough, you can usually make it happen.

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Academics at Haverford College

havneuro15

'15

Neuroscience

5.0
A+

So Much to Learn - So Little Time

I came from a pretty rigorous private school, which prepared me well for Haverford. That being said, I am challenged more than I thought possible. But in a really good way. No one here talks about grades - it just isn't done - because everyone is scary smart. But we challenge each other in areas other than grades.

Jan 08, 2012

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Academics at Haverford College

jbrower

'15

Psychology

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Academia at Haverford

Overall, the academics at are wonderful. The professors are approachable and always willing to help if there are any questions or concerns. The registration process is swift and the move in is more than exceptional. The workload is a lot at times, but everyone finds a way to manage their time and stress loads. Studying abroad is very common. Haverford very accommodating to every thing a student needs. The popular study area is Biology because our program is very intensive and prestigious, but psychology is another popular subject as well as the education program.

Dec 23, 2011

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sparkyrocks

'15

Music

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The best education you could ever get

Our professors are phenomenal. Even the ones that annoy you are brilliant. People here study for the sake of learning, not for stupid tests. We still study hard for tests which are very hard but most Fords will agree that they came here to learn not to pass.

Dec 02, 2011

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Facts

Instructional Programs Occupational: No
Academic: Yes
Continuing Professional: No
Recreational/Avocational: No
Adult Basic Remedial: No
Secondary (High School): No
Special Credit Opportunities Advanced Placement (AP) Credits: Yes
Dual Credit: No
Life Experience Credits: No
AP Test Score Requirements One course credit for scores of 5, one half course credit for scores of 4. Maximum AP credit not to exceed four course credits.
Degrees Awarded Bachelor's degree
Most Popular Majors
  • Biology and Biological Sciences: 5%
  • History, General: 5%
  • Political Science and Government, General: 5%
  • Psychology: 5%
Special Study Options
  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification (below the postsecondary level)
Best Places to Study
  • Campus Center
  • Library
Did You Know?

Haverford has the country’s only varsity collegiate cricket teams.

Actor and comedian Chevy Chase attended Haverford College briefly during the 1960s. Though Chase claims to have been expelled for misbehavior, several alumni insist he left for academic reasons.

Haverford was recently involved in a lawsuit over the estate of J. Howard Marshall, an alumnus who passed away shortly after a marriage to Anna Nicole Smith late in his life.

At the annual “Screw Your Roommate” Dance, students conspire to arrange interesting and potentially awkward blind dates.

Haverford is part of the “Quaker Consortium,” a league of area schools with Quaker influence (though Haverford no longer has an official religious affiliation, it was founded by the Society of Friends). The Consortium includes Bryn Mawr College, Swarthmore College, and the University of Pennsylvania. Haverford students are allowed to take courses (and even major) at any of the other schools.

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