School Overview
Data & methodology
Overall
A+
Matriculation
A+
Academics
A-
Extracurriculars
A-
Geo & Community
A+
Reviews
B+
The Haverford School has been a leader in boys' education since 1884, and we are very proud of the many remarkable Haverford graduates who continue to serve our community and nation. However, we believe the best is yet to come and that we are now a boys' school more than we have ever been in the past. We know more about how boys learn; we do a better job with each boy we teach; and we are a great place for boys to develop their full human potential in our classrooms, art studios, music rooms, and athletic fields.
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School Stats
Average
Current school
Tuition
$49,850
Enrollment
954
International Students
5%
Faculty with Advanced Degrees
75%
Teacher-Student Ratio
1:9
Endowment
$78 million
Average SAT Score
1350
Average ACT Score
30
Class Size
15
Matriculation
College Matriculation
(2025)| Ranking | University/College | Students |
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| #1 | Princeton University | 1 |
| #2 | Columbia University | 2 |
| #2 | Massachusetts Institute of Technology | 1 |
| LAC #1 | Williams College | 2 |
| #6 | Stanford University | 2 |
| #6 | University of Chicago | 1 |
| #8 | University of Pennsylvania | 4 |
| #9 | Duke University | 1 |
| #9 | Johns Hopkins University | 1 |
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Academics
Sports
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American Football
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Baseball
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Basketball
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Crew
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Cross Country
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Diving
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American Football
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Baseball
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Basketball
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Crew
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Cross Country
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Diving
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Golf
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Ice Hockey
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Lacrosse
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Soccer
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Squash
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Swimming
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Tennis
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Track and Field
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Water Polo
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Wrestling
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Extracurricular Activities and Clubs
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Astronomy Club
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Bee Club
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Black Student Union
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Chess Club
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Diversity Alliance
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Economics Club
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Astronomy Club
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Bee Club
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Black Student Union
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Chess Club
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Diversity Alliance
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Economics Club
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Entrepreneurs Club
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FOCUS
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Haligoluk (yearbook)
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Gender and Sexuality Alliance
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I'm Not Kidding Club
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The Index (school newspaper)
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Jewish Student Association
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Math Club
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Mindfulness/Yoga Club
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Mock Trial
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Model UN
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Pan-Asian Student Association
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Pegasus (literary magazine)
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Poetry Club
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Reading Olympics
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Robotics & Soft Robotics
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Speech and Debate Team
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Stage Crew
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Student Technology Advisory Group (STAG)
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and World Health Club.
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Arts
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Chamber Ensemble
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Directing
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Jazz
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Music
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Music Theory
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Production
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Chamber Ensemble
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Directing
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Jazz
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Music
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Music Theory
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Production
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Singing
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Theater
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Ceramics
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Digital Art
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Portfolio
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Visual Arts
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Woodworking
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3D Art
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Art
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Basic Info
Application Info
Frequently Ask Questions about The Haverford School
Tell me a bit about The Haverford School.
The Haverford School is All-boys private day school located in Pennsylvania, US. It was founded 1884 , and currently has about 954 students, 5.00% of whom are international students.
For more official information, please visit http://www.haverford.org.
For more official information, please visit http://www.haverford.org.
Does The Haverford School have rigorous academic requirements?
The Haverford School also have 75% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
Where do The Haverford School students typically go for their colleges?
Based on the most recent matriculation data, 20.56% go to top 50 US universities and colleges*, 8.41% go to top 25, and about 15.89% go to Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Stanford and MIT.
*Ranking is based on the 2024 US News College Ranking.
*Ranking is based on the 2024 US News College Ranking.
What is the application requirement for The Haverford School?
Similar to most private schools in the US, The Haverford School’s typical admission requirements include school transcript, recommendation letter, application essay, and interview (often optional, but highly recommended).
What is the Day Tuition for The Haverford School?
The day tuition for The Haverford School in 2024 is
$49,850 For international students, there are additional fees, such as student management fee and other fees associated with managing international students.
For more information, please contact school’s admission team at kseits@haverford.org .
For more information, please contact school’s admission team at kseits@haverford.org .
Where is The Haverford School located?
The Haverford School is located in the State of Pennsylvania of USA. The closest major city is Philadelphia, which is about 8 miles away from school. Most families can choose Philadelphia International Airport to travel in and out of school.
How popular is The Haverford School on the FindingSchool network?
Based on FindingSchool monthly traffic data as well as onsite search record, The Haverford School is among the most popular schools, within top 321 for all schools on FindingSchool.
Also The Haverford School has been favorited by 54 users.
Also The Haverford School has been favorited by 54 users.
How do I complete an application for The Haverford School?
The first stop is to carefully review the school profile on FindingSchool to learn more about The Haverford School. Most of them are directly provided by the school.
Also it is highly recommended to visit The Haverford School’s official site: http://www.haverford.org or call them at 610-642-3020.
Also it is highly recommended to visit The Haverford School’s official site: http://www.haverford.org or call them at 610-642-3020.
Are there additional schools that are located close to The Haverford School?
Yes, here are few:
The Baldwin School, Friends School Haverford and The Shipley School.
The closest major city is Philadelphia. You can find out more schools near Philadelphia here.
The closest major city is Philadelphia. You can find out more schools near Philadelphia here.
What is the FindingSchool rating for The Haverford School?
The overall rating for The Haverford School is A+.
The section ratings of The Haverford School are:
A+ for Matriculation
A- for Academics
A- for Extracurriculum
A+ for Community
B+ for Students and Parents reviews
The section ratings of The Haverford School are:
A+ for Matriculation
A- for Academics
A- for Extracurriculum
A+ for Community
B+ for Students and Parents reviews
Nearby City
Philadelphia, the largest city in Pennsylvania, holds a pivotal place in U.S. history. Once the nation's capital, it is home to iconic landmarks such as Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell. With a population of 1,603,797 as of the 2020 census, Philadelphia is a hub for arts, culture, and education. The city is known for its rich history, diverse neighborhoods, and vibrant arts scene. It also plays a major role in life sciences, business, and industry, making it a key city in the Mid-Atlantic region.
Population (2022)
1,447,395
Cost of Living
Higher than average 7%
Nearby Airport
Philadelphia International Airport
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