Ezgi Guner’s class is an anthropological exploration of empire, both as an analytical category and a historical phenomenon.
Welcome, Friend.
Haverford attracts intellectually curious, independent learners who value honesty, collaboration, and above all, new ways of seeing and improving the world.
Academics
Our rigorous academic program focuses on individual growth, intellectual exploration, and pushing the boundaries of each discipline.
Visit Haverford
Haverford College offers state-of-the-art facilities within a 200-acre arboretum campus, located just minutes from Philadelphia.
Admission
Each application is treated personally and individually, with extraordinary care and attention to detail.
To me, receiving a quality education isn’t solely dependent on academic courses, and I wanted to make the most of my collegiate experience.
Class of 2021
Living the HaverLife
At Haverford, we take a balanced approach to learning and extracurriculars. You can compete and challenge yourself at the highest level without sacrificing your identity as a student, scholar, and full community member.
At a Glance
1,472
student body
100%
students who complete a senior thesis
56
academic programs
98%
of students live on campus
6:1
tree to student ratio
8
miles from Philadelphia
(20 minutes by train)
Beyond Haverford
The end is just the beginning of something amazing. Haverford alumni take their talents to elite graduate schools, marquee employers, and far-flung locations across the world.
Haverford Headlines
News and updates from Haverford College.
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Chen, a sophomore, steps onto the national fencing stage at Penn State University later this month.
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Legendary track and field coach Tom Donnelly and alternative death care pioneer Katrina Spade ’99 will receive honorary degrees at Commencement.
Events
Haverford hosts a huge array of events on campus, and the best part? Many events are open to the public and all events are free to students. That includes concerts, performances, lectures, author events, film premieres, and more!