Location: Haverford, Pennsylvania
‍Established: 1833
‍Enrollment: ~1,400
‍Admit Rate: 21% (Class of 2028)
‍Yield Rate: 40%
‍Endowment: $643 Million
‍Academic Calendar: Semester
‍School Colors: Scarlet and Black, #D31145
‍School Mascot: The Black Squirrel (Traditional: Fords)
‍Undergraduate Tuition and Fees: $69,884 USD (2024–25 Tuition)
‍Typical SAT Scores: Reading and Writing 700–760, Math 720–790
‍Motto: Non Doctior, Sed Meliore Doctrina Imbutus(Not more learned, but steeped in a better learning)
‍Notable: Quaker heritage influences consensus-based student government; strict Honor Code allows for unproctored exams.

A Quaker-rooted institution defined by an Honor Code and student agency.

‍1. Quick Facts Snapshot
• Location: Haverford, Pennsylvania
• Founded: 1833
• Enrollment: ~1,400
• Admit rate: ~13% (Class of 2028)
• Yield rate: 40%
• Endowment: $643 Million
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2. Why This School Fits The Little Ivy Profile
• Haverford is likely the most thoughtful and principled of the group. Its strict Honor Code is more than just a rule; it’s a way of life, completely handled by students. It provides Ivy-level rigor while maintaining a cooperative spirit.

‍3. Selectivity & Admissions
• Approx admit rate: 21%
• Selectivity trend: Stable; attracts a very specific, self-selecting type of serious student.
• SAT/ACT ranges: SAT 1420–1540

‍4. Academic Strengths
• Signature programs: Biology/Pre-med; Political Science; Astronomy.
• Faculty ratio: 8:1
• Key differentiator: The Bi-College Consortium. Students can take any class at nearby Bryn Mawr College, effectively doubling their academic options.

‍5. Outcomes
• Salary or placement overview: Exceptionally high placement in PhD programs (top 10 per capita nationwide).
• Alumni influence: Strong in academia, science, and social justice law.
• Where grads typically go: Medical school (Penn, Hopkins), PhDs in sciences, and non-profit management.

‍6. Campus Culture
• Traditions: Pinwheel Day. On the first warm day of spring, hundreds of pinwheels "magically" appear on Founders Green.
• Social environment: No Greek life; social life is governed by the Honor Code, which emphasizes mutual respect and consensus.
• Notable athletics or arts strengths: Only varsity cricket team in the country (varsity status is rare); deep history in cross country.

‍7. How It Compares
• [Haverford vs. Swarthmore: The Quaker Rivalry]
• [Haverford vs. Pomona: Coastal Counterparts]

‍8. FAQs
• Do I have to be a Quaker?
No, the vast majority of students are not, but the values of consensus and simplicity pervade campus life.
• What is "Plenary"?
A twice-yearly meeting where students gather to debate and ratify the Honor Code; it requires a quorum of the student body.
• Is it too quiet?
It is quieter than a Big Ten school, but a quick train ride (20 min) gets you to Philadelphia.
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