Haverford College

Haverford, PA
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    Faculty & Research

    266 faculty · 312 courses · data as of 2026-07-02

    English20 faculty avg h-index 7.3 #5 of 8 in English
    Kimberly Benston, The Francis B. Gummere Professor of English h-index 10
    Notable: “Baraka: The Renegade and the Mask” (1977) · 40 citations
    Gustavus Stadler, The William R. Kenan, Jr. Professor; Professor of English h-index 7
    Notable: “Never Heard Such a Thing” (2010) · 125 citations
    Maud McInerney, Professor of English; Chair of Comparative Literature h-index 5
    Notable: “A Woman’s Words: Emer and Female Speech in the Ulster Cycle” (1997) · 21 citations
    Asali Solomon, Bertrand K. Wilbur Endowed Chair in the Humanities; Professor of English
    Chemistry19 faculty · 40 courses avg h-index 17.2 #10 of 21 in Chemistry
    Helen White h-index 42
    Notable: “Design and standardization of PCR primers and protocols for detection of clonal immunoglobulin and T-cell receptor gene recombinations in suspect lymphoproliferations: Report of the BIOMED-2 Concerted Action BMH4-CT98-3936” (2003) · 3,042 citations
    Alexander Norquist h-index 35
    Notable: “Machine-learning-assisted materials discovery using failed experiments” (2016) · 1,718 citations
    Casey Londergan h-index 27
    Notable: “Vibrational Spectroscopic Map, Vibrational Spectroscopy, and Intermolecular Interaction” (2020) · 405 citations
    Robert Scarrow h-index 23
    Notable: “Ferric ion sequestering agents. 13. Synthesis, structures, and thermodynamics of complexation of cobalt(III) and iron(III) tris complexes of several chelating hydroxypyridinones” (1985) · 154 citations
    Courses: Chemical Structure and Bonding · Chemical Structure and Bonding Lab · Chemical Dynamics · Chemical Dynamics Lab · Intensive: Chemical Structure and Bonding · Chemical Structure and Bonding Lab (Intensive) +34 more
    Mathematics18 faculty · 39 courses avg h-index 8 #20 of 23 in Mathematics
    Curtis Greene, Professor Emeritus of Mathematics and Statistics h-index 24
    Notable: “An extension of Schensted's theorem” (1974) · 244 citations
    Dale Husemoller, Professor Emeritus of Mathematics h-index 12
    Notable: “Differential homological algebra and homogeneous spaces” (1974) · 178 citations
    Joshua Sabloff h-index 10
    Notable: “Invariants of Legendrian Knots and Coherent Orientations” (2001) · 101 citations
    Weiwen Miao h-index 9
    Notable: “The Impact of Levene’s Test of Equality of Variances on Statistical Theory and Practice” (2009) · 651 citations
    Courses: Applied Modeling with Calculus · Introduction to the Mathematical Sciences: Data, Models, and Functions · Calculus: Dynamics and Integration · Multivariable Mathematics: Calculus, Optimization, and Probability · Multivariable Calculus · Ethics and the Use of Mathematics, with a Focus on Anti-Racism +33 more
    Biology17 faculty · 40 courses avg h-index 16.6 #52 of 68 in Biology
    Robert Fairman h-index 41
    Notable: “Mechanism of XIAP-Mediated Inhibition of Caspase-9” (2003) · 730 citations
    Eric Miller h-index 30
    Notable: “Socially mediated induction and suppression of antibiosis during bacterial coexistence” (2015) · 250 citations
    Jonathan Wilson h-index 28
    Notable: “Climate, pCO2 and terrestrial carbon cycle linkages during late Palaeozoic glacial–interglacial cycles” (2016) · 262 citations
    Philip Meneely, Professor Emeritus of Biology h-index 18
    Notable: “HIM-8 Binds to the X Chromosome Pairing Center and Mediates Chromosome-Specific Meiotic Synapsis” (2005) · 310 citations
    Courses: Introduction to Biological Sciences · Introduction to Programming in Biology · Exploring Biology - Biology Seminar with Lab · Evolution, Genetics & Genomics · Biochemistry & Cell Physiology · Behavioral Neuroscience +34 more
    Government17 faculty · 40 courses avg h-index 8 #86 of 100 in Political Science
    Zachary Oberfield h-index 13
    Notable: “Public Management in Time: A Longitudinal Examination of the Full Range of Leadership Theory” (2012) · 155 citations
    Barak Mendelsohn h-index 12
    Notable: “Misunderstanding terrorism” (2017) · 96 citations
    Robert Mortimer, Professor Emeritus of Political Science h-index 11
    Notable: “Islam and multiparty politics in Algeria” (1991) · 30 citations
    Craig Borowiak h-index 10
    Notable: “Farmers’ Rights: Intellectual Property Regimes and the Struggle over Seeds” (2004) · 76 citations
    Courses: American Politics · Introduction to Comparative Politics · International Politics · Global Political Economy: Race, Labor, Power · Introduction to Political Theory · Separation of Powers and Constitutional Law +34 more
    Economics15 faculty · 37 courses avg h-index 18.2 #91 of 104 in Economics
    Anne Preston h-index 25
    Notable: “The Nonprofit Worker in a For-Profit World” (1989) · 430 citations
    Vladimir Kontorovich, Professor of Economics h-index 25
    Notable: “Jurassic paleogeography of the West Siberian sedimentary basin” (2013) · 146 citations
    Wei Qian h-index 7
    Notable: “Exploitation of labor? Classical monopsony power and labor's share” (2021) · 119 citations
    Shannon Mudd h-index 7
    Notable: “Tax Structures and FDI: The Deterrent Effects of Complexity and Uncertainty” (2003) · 132 citations
    Courses: Introduction to Economics · Analytical Methods for Economics · Statistical Methods in Economics · Economic Statistics with Calculus · Corporate Finance · Why Low-Income Families and Small Business Lack Access and How to Make It Better +31 more

    Faculty counts are directory headcounts; the named list may be a subset. h-index shown only for ORCID-backed or high-confidence OpenAlex matches. Partial — enrichment ongoing.

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    About Haverford College. Haverford College in Haverford, PA reports an overall acceptance rate of 12.4%, an early-round acceptance rate of 29.0%, an SAT middle 50% of 1470–1540, a class size of 365, and a yield of 43.0% based on the most recent Common Data Set filings. Quaker-founded college known for its academic Honor Code (students self-schedule unproctored exams). Part of the Tri-College Consortium with Bryn Mawr and Swarthmore. Exceptionally close faculty-student relationships.

    Admissions and cost data as of July 3, 2026 (CDS 2024–25 cycle), from the most recent Common Data Set, IPEDS, and College Scorecard.

    Haverford College: key admissions facts

    Haverford College's overall acceptance rate is 12.4% (the most recent Common Data Set). Haverford College's early-round acceptance rate is 29.0% (the most recent Common Data Set). Haverford College's SAT middle-50% range is 1470–1540 (the most recent Common Data Set). The average unweighted GPA of admitted students at Haverford College is about 3.93 (the most recent Common Data Set). Haverford College's yield rate (the share of admitted students who enroll) is 43.0% (the most recent Common Data Set). The average net price at Haverford College for families earning under $75,000 is about $6,456 per year (U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard/IPEDS data).

    Sources: Common Data Set (commondataset.org) · Haverford College on College Scorecard · NCES IPEDS · full source table

    How much does Haverford College cost for a family earning $75,000?

    A family earning under $30,000 pays about $3,567 per year in net price at Haverford College, while families earning over $110,000 pay about $50,567 (source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard/IPEDS data). A family earning $75,000 falls in the $48,001–$75,000 bracket and pays about $10,567 per year after grants and scholarships.

    Haverford College: average annual net price by household income (most recent College Scorecard/IPEDS data)
    Household incomeAverage net price per year
    Under $30,000$3,567
    $30,001–$48,000$5,234
    $48,001–$75,000$10,567
    $75,001–$110,000$22,234
    Over $110,000$50,567
    Tuition (before aid)$73,030
    Room and board$20,032

    Frequently asked questions

    What is the acceptance rate at Haverford College?

    Haverford College's overall acceptance rate is 12.4%, based on the most recent Common Data Set. Its early-round (early decision or early action) acceptance rate is 29.0%.

    What SAT score and GPA do you need for Haverford College?

    Admitted students at Haverford College typically have an SAT middle-50% range of 1470–1540 and an average unweighted GPA of about 3.93, according to the most recent Common Data Set. These are the middle of the range, so scores above them strengthen an application.

    Is it hard to get into Haverford College?

    Getting into Haverford College is very difficult: it admits 12.4% of applicants. Your realistic odds depend on how your GPA and test scores compare to its middle-50% ranges and on your application round — you can estimate them with the free College Monte Carlo chances calculator.

    Does Haverford College offer early decision or early action?

    Haverford College offers early decision (binding). Applying early can help: its early-round acceptance rate is 29.0%, versus 12.4% overall.

    How much does Haverford College cost after financial aid?

    The average net price at Haverford College — the real cost after grants and scholarships, not the sticker price — is about $6,456 per year for families earning under $75,000, based on U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard/IPEDS data. Higher-income families generally pay more; see the full net-price-by-income breakdown.

    How much does Haverford College cost for a family earning $75,000?

    A family earning under $30,000 pays about $3,567 per year in net price at Haverford College, while families earning over $110,000 pay about $50,567 (source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard/IPEDS data). A family earning $75,000 falls in the $48,001–$75,000 bracket and pays about $10,567 per year after grants and scholarships.

    Not sure how to read these numbers? Start with our guide on how to estimate your admission chances. Haverford College offers a binding early-decision round, so weigh the trade-offs in our early decision vs. regular decision guide before committing.