Haverford fields 23 varsity teams, and club and intramural options include badminton, crew, golf, soccer, Ultimate, volleyball, and rugby.
53% of our students are on varsity or club teams.
Dylan Gearinger '19 is the Division III national champion in the men's indoor 3,000-meter run and the 10th individual indoor champion in Haverford's program history. Photo: Patrick Montero.
Haverford attracts intellectually curious, independent learners who value honesty, collaboration, and above all, new ways of seeing and improving the world.
As you perform real-world research and immerse yourself in hands-on learning, you'll work side-by-side with professors who are at the top of their fields.
Our mascot—the Black Squirrel—has a genetic adaptation that gives it a bold, black coat. Join our distinctive community and stand out from the pack with your fellow Haverfordians.
Haverford College mailed acceptance letters to the 877 students offered admission to the Class of 2022. This class represents the College's most selective year yet. After receiving a record 4,682 applications, Haverford admitted 18.7 percent of its applicants.
The picture of the future Class of 2022 will become even clearer after May 1, the date by which accepted students must commit to enroll in the College. Photo: Patrick Montero.
Taught by Frank A. Kafker Professor of History and Associate Professor of History Lisa Jane Graham, this class focuses on a pivotal moment, the Enlightenment, when “self-talk” exploded in various fields including medicine, art and literature, political economy, and criminal law.
Our Cool Classes blog series highlights interesting, unusual, and unique courses that enrich the Haverford College experience.
See what other courses the Department of History is offering this semester. Photo by Dex Coen Gilbert '21
*We have a very tiny magic 8 ball.