First-year deadlines, 2026–27
| Plan | Entry term | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Early decision Apply early, hear early, and you must enroll if admitted. Binding. | Fall | November 15, 2026 |
| Early decision II A second, later early decision round. Also binding. | Fall | January 5, 2027 |
| Regular decision The standard deadline, with answers in spring. Not binding. | Fall | January 10, 2027 |
Plans are listed in calendar order. What the plans mean
Source: haverford.edu · checked September 30, 2026
What families actually pay
Average yearly net price after grants, all students, by family income
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Biggest majors
| Major | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 33 |
| Chemistry | 32 |
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 31 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology, Other | 27 |
| Physics | 23 |
| Neuroscience | 22 |
| Political Science and Government | 20 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 19 |
Show the other 26 majors
| Mathematics | 18 |
| English Language and Literature | 12 |
| History | 12 |
| Urban Studies/Affairs | 9 |
| Sociology | 8 |
| Environmental Studies | 7 |
| Anthropology | 7 |
| Philosophy | 6 |
| Astrophysics | 5 |
| Fine/Studio Arts | 4 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 4 |
| Education | 4 |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 3 |
| Linguistics | 3 |
| French Language and Literature | 2 |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 1 |
| Geology/Earth Science | 1 |
| Astronomy | 1 |
| Religion/Religious Studies | 1 |
| Cognitive Science | 1 |
| International/Globalization Studies | 1 |
| Applied Mathematics | 1 |
| Latin Language and Literature | 1 |
| Comparative Literature | 1 |
| Computer Science | 1 |
| Latin American Studies | 1 |
Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Sports and campus life
Men’s varsity · NCAA Division III, Centennial Conference
Baseball, Basketball, Fencing, Lacrosse, Soccer, Squash, Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
Women’s varsity · NCAA Division III, Centennial Conference
Basketball, Fencing, Field Hockey, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Squash, Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Volleyball
Faith groups
Cru, Hillel, InterVarsity, Newman Connection
Also
Study abroad
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), connection.newmanministry.com · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026
The place
Setting
Suburb, large
Federal locale classification
Metro area
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD
6,330,422 people
Big-city metro (1 million+)
Yes
More about the place
Nearest airport
Philadelphia International (PHL)
Nearest hub airport
Philadelphia International (PHL)
Walkability
EPA walkability index 13.8 of 20
Elevation
339 ft
Time zone
Eastern
January low
23°F
July high
89°F
Annual snowfall
7.6 in
Days at 90°F or higher
39 per year
One-bedroom fair market rent
$1,960 per month
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Colleges nearby
- Bryn Mawr College1 mi
- Rosemont College2 mi
- Villanova University3 mi
- Saint Joseph's University - Philadelphia4 mi
- Eastern University5 mi
- Chestnut Hill College7 mi
Straight-line distance between campuses
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