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Haverford College's $100,000 Tuition Aid Trend
Haverford College's $100,000 sticker price hides $70,000 average aid for most students.
In brief
Haverford College's $100,000 sticker price hides $70,000 average aid for most students. Haverford College's $100,000 cost includes $70,469 average grant aid for 47% of students. Originally reported by PhillyVoice.
Haverford College costs $100,000
Haverford College costs about $100,000 to attend after tuition, books, board and other expenses are compiled.
Only 14 US schools exceed $100,000
Just 14 other schools in the United States have crossed this threshold, according to the Princeton Review.
Princeton Review lists $100,026 cost
The Princeton Review compiled the prices for the 2026-2027 school year in its latest 'Best 392 Colleges' ranking.
Haverford's actual cost is $96,036
Haverford College puts its cost of attendance at $96,036.
51% of students get financial aid
Haverford College says 51% of its undergraduates receive some form of financial aid.
47% receive grants averaging $70,469
47% of students receive a grant with an average aid of $70,469, per the school.
Average discount is 71%
That's an average discount of about 71% as the Washington Post noted.
High-tuition model attracts wealthy students
The 'high-tuition, high-aid' model is meant to attract students from wealthy families who can subsidize the cost for lower-income attendees.
Model grows amid enrollment drops
This model has grown increasingly popular amid falling enrollment and higher operating costs at American universities.
Critics say it doesn't work
Critics say it doesn't work in practice because students with tight budgets may be put off by the sticker price or unaware of their financial aid options.
The key point
Haverford College's $100,000 cost includes $70,469 average grant aid for 47% of students.
