Haverford College

Haverford College is a small private liberal arts college located just outside Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, with about 1,400 undergraduates. Known for its Quaker heritage, Haverford emphasizes values like integrity, respect, and community engagement. It operates under one of the strongest honor codes in the country, giving students unusual levels of trust and freedom, such as unproctored exams. Academically, Haverford is especially strong in the sciences, social sciences, and humanities, and students benefit from close faculty mentorship thanks to small class sizes. The college is part of the Tri-College Consortium with Bryn Mawr and Swarthmore, as well as the Quaker Consortium with the University of Pennsylvania, expanding course options and community. Its campus is both picturesque and serene, with tree-lined paths and a welcoming residential feel. Haverford attracts students who are thoughtful, socially conscious, and collaborative—those who want to challenge themselves intellectually while being part of a deeply values-driven community.