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Quick Stats

African American 8%
Asian American 10%
Hispanic 9%
International 3%
Native American 1%
White 67%
Unknown 0%
Historically Black College/University? No
Tribal College? No
Out-of-State Students 86%
Common States of Residence
  • California
  • Maryland
  • Massachusetts
  • New Jersey
  • New York
Student Age Breakdown Under 18: 2%
18-19: 49%
20-21: 44%
22-24: 5%
25+: 0%
Female Faculty 46%
Male Faculty 54%
Faculty Diversity African American: 7%
Asian American: 10%
Hispanic: 6%
International: 1%
Native American: 0%
White: 76%
Unknown: 0%

Student Author OverviewWhat's This?

Haverford students feel that the school is not a very racially diverse campus, as many of Haverford students are white and from relatively affluent backgrounds. Some people are definitely more willing to expand their cultural horizons than others.

One’s measure of Haverford’s diversity is, for the most part, dependent on where a student comes from. A significant number of students come from mostly white high schools and consider Haverford to be remarkably diverse. In reality, Haverford is probably on par with most liberal arts schools. There is diversity, but the diversity does not do a particularly effective job of transforming anybody’s world view or cultural experience. Minority students from minority-majority schools typically find the culture shock much more powerful than white students from white-majority schools.
 

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Diversity at Haverford College

HavAT

'12

Haverford is relatively diverse,...

Haverford is relatively diverse, but probably less so than other institutions. Most people are white, liberal, straight, very much upper-middle class, from the Northeast, and frequently Jewish. That said, Haverford does have a national profile, and there is plenty of diversity here. A good third of the student body are students of color, 46 states represented, and SAGA and other queer affinity groups are quite active on campus. Conservative political opinion is here; you just really have to hunt for it.

Apr 07, 2009

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Diversity at Haverford College

HavDB

'12

Haverford is relatively diverse...

Haverford is relatively diverse compared to other schools. But as far as ideology/politics go, it's very heavily liberal. People here are open to everyone for the most part and accepting of many different beliefs, which is great. It's that great "Quaker values" thing that is ingrained into the atmosphere of the campus that makes it such a tolerant place.

Mar 09, 2009

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Diversity here is alright. I have...

Diversity here is alright. I have met people from all over the world. It is kind of funny. Sometimes you wonder why someone from Korea or England would come to school in the States, and especially why they would come to Haverford.

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How diverse is your personal circle of friends in the following areas?

How accepting is the campus community as a whole toward someone who falls into the minority (ethnic, sexual, or religious)?

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How would you best describe the political beliefs of campus as a whole?

Facts

Gay Pride

The campus has a reasonably active Sexuality and Gender Alliance (SAGA). Most students feel Haverford is a comfortable place to be gay, though some have felt an unspoken intolerance.

Political Activity

Most students are politically and socially liberal, though there are a fair number of outspoken conservatives. Few students are very active in politics, but a handful of politically-active liberals sometimes organize and participate in protests.

Economic Status

Haverford aims for economic diversity, and some exists. However, a clear majority of the student body comes from upper- and upper-middle-class backgrounds.

Most Common Religions

Haverford is not a particularly religious campus. Most students do not identify themselves as members of any particular religious group. There are fairly active Christian Fellowship and Hillel groups, and a bi-college (with Bryn Mawr) Episcopal Campus Ministry. Between four and eight percent of each class identifies as Quaker, and a Quaker Meeting House stands on the north end of campus.

Minority Clubs on Campus

Haverford’s Black Student League (BSL) is fairly active, as is ALAS, the Alliance of Latin American Students.

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