370 Lancaster Avenue
Haverford, PA 19041

Haverford college is a non-denominational, coeducational, liberal arts institution located just outside Philadelphia in Haverford, Pennsylvania. Haverford college was founded in 1833 by Quakers. Students take courses in each of three major academic divisions -- social sciences, humanities, and natural sciences -- and can earn degrees across more than 30 departmental majors with over 20 areas of concentration.

Haverford College's 200-acre campus features award-winning landscaping and architecture. The campus is a national recognized arboretum with hundreds of species of trees, a duck pond, gardens, and wooded areas.

Haverford Collegeis conveniently located 10 miles from Philadelphia and 20 miles from The Philadelphia International Airport. New York City, Washington D.C., the Pocono Mountains, and the Jersey Shore are just a short drive or train ride away.

Quick Facts:

Students represent more than 40 states and countries.

The student-to-faculty ratio is about 8:1.

Haverford College's Honor Code is one of the oldest in the nation.

More than 95% of students live on campus.

Haverford College is oldest institution founded by Friends in North America (Quakers).

Over 40% of Haverford College students play a varsity sport at the NCAA Division III level.

The 8th Dimension Office coordinates volunteer service and tutoring programs in Philadelphia and nearby towns.

Students can participate in athletics, service, the arts, social pursuits, campus jobs, club activities, and student government.

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