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Harvard University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Cambridge, MA. A Mid-Sized City provides tranquility and safety close to urban amenities.

Where Is Harvard University?

Location of Harvard University

Contact details for Harvard University are given below.

Contact Details
Address: Massachusetts Hall, Cambridge, MA 02138
Phone: 6174951000
Website: www.harvard.edu/
Admissions: college.harvard.edu/admissions
Financial Aid: college.harvard.edu/financial-aid

How Do I Get Into Harvard University?

You can apply to Harvard University online at: college.harvard.edu/admissions/apply/application-requirements

Harvard University is classified as Most Selective (<10%) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for Harvard University

This is what Harvard University requires for admission:

Requirement Status
Secondary School Record Required
Secondary School GPA Considered but not required
Recommendations Required
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT) Required

How Hard Is It To Get Into Harvard University?

Harvard University has an acceptance rate of 4%, which makes it extremely selective and highly competitive. Be sure to prepare a complete application and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 84% choose to enroll — a strong indicator that admitted students commit to enrolling.

Average Test Scores

54% of admitted students submitted SAT scores and 19% submitted ACT scores.

When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile of admitted students at Harvard University, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 740 and 780. Math scores were between 770 and 800.

SAT Reading and Writing Scores for Harvard University  ( 740 to 780 )
200
800
SAT Math Scores for Harvard University  ( 770 to 800 )
200
800
Combined SAT scores ranged from 1510 to 1580.
SAT Total Scores for Harvard University  ( 1510 to 1580 )
400
1600
ACT Composite scores for admitted students at Harvard University ranged between 34 and 36.

ACT Composite Scores for Harvard University  ( 34 to 36 )
1
36

Selectivity by Gender

Selectivity numbers at Harvard University vary modestly across gender.

Gender Applicants Admitted Acceptance Rate
Men 25,613 920 4%
Women 28,372 1,050 4%

Can I Afford Harvard University?

The average net price after aid at Harvard University is $16,816. Your actual cost will depend on your family’s circumstances since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category Cost
In-State Tuition $56,550
In-State Fees $5,126
Out-of-State Tuition $56,550
Out-of-State Fees $5,126
Total In-State Tuition & Fees $61,676
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees $61,676

Financial Aid

Counting all forms of financial assistance, 18% of students at Harvard University receive some form of financial aid (1,644 students).

Nearly 50% of students at Harvard University receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $59,539 per student.

16% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,744.

Student Loan Debt

4% of Harvard University undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $7,926 per year.

Harvard University Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 25,119 students enrolled at Harvard University. Harvard University is classified as a 20,000 and above institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Doctoral Universities: Highest Research Activity.

Gender Diversity

Of the 7,755 undergraduate students at Harvard University, approximately 47% are male and 53% are female.

Undergraduate Gender Diversity at Harvard University

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Harvard University undergraduate students is as follows.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity of Harvard University Undergraduate Students
Race/Ethnicity Number of Students
Asian 1,628
Black or African American 643
Hispanic 891
White 2,404
American Indian/Alaska Native 23
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander 15
Two or More Races 527
Non-Resident 1,178

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at Harvard University are listed below.

Top 5 Home States of Harvard University Students
State First-Time UG Students
Massachusetts 237
California 192
New York 160
New Jersey 86
Texas 79

Additionally, approximately 15.2% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Harvard University Graduate Student Diversity

21,291 of Harvard University’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at Harvard University, approximately 45% are male and 55% are female.

Graduate Gender Diversity at Harvard University

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Harvard University graduate students is as follows.

Graduate Racial-Ethnic Diversity at Harvard University
Race/Ethnicity Number of Students
Asian 2,810
Black or African American 1,128
Hispanic 1,745
White 7,047
American Indian/Alaska Native 21
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander 21
Two or More Races 723
Non-Resident 6,621

Online Learning at Harvard University

Harvard University offers online programs for students who need flexibility.

326 undergraduate students at Harvard University took at least one online class — of those, 1,047 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 1,277 students took at least one online class and 6,537 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Healthcare Programs at Harvard University

The following healthcare degree programs are offered by Harvard University, with the number of degrees awarded at each level in the most recent reporting year.

Program Bachelor’s Master’s Doctorate Total
Public Health 408 5 422
Medicine 182
Health Professions Education, Ethics, and Humanities 73 73
Medical Illustration and Informatics 43 9 52
Advanced/Graduate Dentistry and Oral Sciences 17 6 45
Medical Clinical Sciences/Graduate Medical Studies 35 36
Dentistry 33
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs 26
Health and Medical Administrative Services 24 24

Academic Programs at Harvard University

Harvard University offers 28 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

Harvard University has an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

  • AP credits: Implied no
  • Dual enrollment credits: Implied no
  • Life experience credits: Yes

References

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