Safety Score
9.13 /1K students
incidents per 1,000 enrolled
Haverford, PA · Clery Act 2023 · Private Nonprofit
Haverford College
According to the U.S. Department of Education's Clery Act filings, this profile covers campus safety, crime statistics, fire-safety data, and peer comparison for this 1,424-student campus.
- 9.13
- Incidents / 1k students
- #2,854
- Rank of 3,050
- #124
- PA rank
- 1,424
- Enrolled students
Data updated June 2026
The verdict
Haverford College reports 9.13 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #2,854 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses.
- 9.13
- incidents / 1,000 students
- #2,854
- of 3,050 ranked nationally
- 10
- on-campus incidents, 2023
Safety score = reported on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students (lower is safer).
Reporting-period change
What changed in 2023
Haverford College increased from 9 to 10 reported on-campus incidents between the 2022 and 2023 reporting years in the U.S. Department of Education OPE Campus Safety Survey.
This is a change in reported incidents, not a measure of individual safety. Enrollment, reporting practice, and category coverage can affect the count.
See national reporting-year changesHaverford College is a Private Nonprofit institution located in Haverford, PA, enrolling approximately 1,424 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 34 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within PA, it ranks #124 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →
With 1,424 enrolled students, this campus sits in the small college bracket, which shapes how raw incident counts should be interpreted.
The most frequently reported category at Haverford College is "Rape" with 16 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in PA averaging 2.53 incidents per 1,000 students, Haverford College reports 261% more incidents per student.
Fire safety data covers 1 reporting year for on-campus residential facilities, logging 0 total fires. Arrests and disciplinary actions span 9 category-year records, covering liquor law violations, drug law violations, and weapons possession on-campus. No Department of Education Clery Act enforcement actions are recorded against this institution.
National Rank
#2854
See peer comparison
State Rank (PA)
#124
within state peers
Incidents (2023)
10
across 11 crime categories
Safety percentile vs. peers
Haverford College percentile rank 6.4%
National median
Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #2854 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.
Reporting density vs peer median
Haverford College reports 261% more incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.
Academic & Financial Profile
Tuition & Costs
- In-State Tuition
- $70,688
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $70,688
- Avg Net Price
- $25,314
- Median Debt
- $13,621
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 15%
Admissions
- Acceptance Rate
- 12%
- SAT Average
- 1513
- SAT Math Range
- 740–780
- ACT Average
- 34
- ACT Range
- 33–35
Outcomes
- 4-Year Graduation Rate
- 90%
- Retention Rate
- 94%
- Median Earnings (6yr)
- $53,353
- Median Earnings (10yr)
- $79,966
Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.
Crime Statistics by Year
11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus onlyHaverford College: on-campus incidents by year
Declining 33% (15 → 10 incidents)
| Crime Type | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aggravated Assault | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Arson | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Burglary | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Fondling | 1 | 4 | 4 |
| Incest | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rape | 4 | 3 | 9 |
| Robbery | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Statutory Rape | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Source: US Dept US Dept of Education OPE Campus Safety Survey. Figures show on-campus incidents
Fire Safety
| Year | Fires | Inj. | Deaths | Cat I | Cat II |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Arrests & Disciplinary Actions
9 category-year records| Category | Year | Arrests | Discipline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 38 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 5 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 2 | 15 |
| Weapons | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2021 | 5 | 31 |
| Weapons | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
Haverford College vs peer institutions
Side-by-side safety scores for 3 peers of similar enrollment
Scores are incidents per 1,000 enrolled students (lower is fewer).
PA
Haverford College
9.13 incidents / 1,000 students
MN
Dunwoody College of Technology
6.32 incidents / 1,000 students
FL
Pinellas Technical College-St. Petersburg
0.00 incidents / 1,000 students
Similar Institutions
Dunwoody College of Technology
Minneapolis, MN · 1,424 enrolled
Safety Score 6.32
Pinellas Technical College-St. Petersburg
Saint Petersburg, FL · 1,421 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
College of the Ozarks
Point Lookout, MO · 1,427 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Young Harris College
Young Harris, GA · 1,420 enrolled
Safety Score 3.52
Coffeyville Community College
Coffeyville, KS · 1,428 enrolled
Safety Score 2.80
Closest by National Rank
Institutions ranked nearest Haverford College nationally (rank #2854), regardless of size or state.
Canisius University
Buffalo, NY
National Rank #2853
Central College
Pella, IA
National Rank #2855
University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA
National Rank #2852
Adams State University
Alamosa, CO
National Rank #2856
University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus
Denver, CO
National Rank #2851
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Haverford College safe?
Haverford College has a safety score of 9.13 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #2,854 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at Haverford College?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does Haverford College compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in PA.
Does Haverford College have fire safety data?
Yes. Haverford College reports fire safety data for on-campus residential facilities, including total fires, injuries, deaths, and fire damage categories. No fires were reported in the most recent year.
Understanding Haverford College's Safety Profile
Haverford College in Haverford, PA enrolls 1,424 students and has a safety score of 9.13 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #2854 nationally. This higher score indicates more reported incidents relative to enrollment, though context matters, urban campuses and larger institutions may have different reporting dynamics.
Reported incidents cover 2021 to 2023. On-campus incidents increased from 9 in 2022 to 10 in 2023.
Fire safety data covers on-campus residential facilities. No fires were reported in the most recent year, indicating effective fire prevention measures.
What this means for you
Haverford College's 9.13 reported on-campus incidents per 1,000 students is a starting point for comparison, not a verdict on any student's safety.
- Weigh Haverford College against similar-size campuses, scale changes what the raw count means. Compare campuses
- A higher count can mean stronger reporting, not more danger. How the data works
- Clery covers campus grounds only. Campus vs. city crime
Figures reflect the 2023 Clery Act reporting year as filed with the U.S. Department of Education.
Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education, OPE Campus Safety & Security Survey (Clery Act). See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainCampus Editorial
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