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.
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 | |
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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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Harvard University is locatedin the city of Cambridge, Massachusetts, in Boston.
If you want to see Harvard for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 90 to Cambridge, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Logan International.
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First-Year Applications are Due
Transfer Applications are Due
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
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ACT Range
ACT Score
Estimated Chance
35 and Above
33 to 35
33 and Less
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Tuition & Fees
$75,528
In State$75,528
Out-of-StateWondering 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
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