Cambridge,
MA
About Harvard
Harvard University is a private, nonprofit school in the city of Cambridge, Massachusetts. Harvard was founded in 1636. The college currently enrolls around 19,646 students a year, including 5,222 undergraduate students.
Harvard Acceptance Rate 2022
It is extremely difficult to get into Harvard. Around 5% of applicants get into Harvard each year. In 2022, 40,248 students applied to Harvard and 2,015 were admitted.
| Harvard University Admissions Facts At-A-Glance | |
|---|---|
| Overall Acceptance Rate | 5% |
| Early Decision Acceptance Rate | ED not offered |
| Early Action Acceptance Rate | 14% |
| Average GPA | 4.0 |
| Test Optional | Yes |
| Applicants Submitting ACT scores | 14% |
| Applicants Submitting SAT scores | 72% |
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College Info
Harvard Application Deadline
First-Year Applications are Due
Jan 1
Transfer Applications are Due
Mar 1
The deadline for Fall first-year applications to Harvard is Jan 1.
The deadline for Fall transfer applications to Harvard is Mar 1.
Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs
Harvard University is a member of the Coalition for College.
More than an application, the Coalition provides free tools and resources to help students through the college admissions process, beginning as early as 9th grade.
Harvard ACT Scores
ACT Range
33 - 35
Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score
ACT Score
Estimated Chance
35 and Above
33 to 35
33 and Less
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Harvard SAT Scores
Composite SAT Range
Not available
Math SAT Range
740 - 800
Reading SAT Range
720 - 780
Harvard Tuition & Fees
Tuition & Fees
$75,528
In State$75,528
Out-of-StateStudent Life
Wondering what life at Harvard is like? There are approximately 10,071 students enrolled at Harvard, including 5,222 undergraduate students and 4,849 graduate students. 100% percent of students attend school full-time, 16% percent are from MA and 84% percent of students are from other states.
100%
Full Time0.46%
Part Time16%
In State84%
Out-of-StateData Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved
Quick Facts
Total Enrollment
10,071
Campus Setting
Urban
Acceptance Rate
5%
Tuition and Fees
In State
$55,587
Out-of-State
$55,587
Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline
Jan 1
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