Harvard University
Harvard University is a private not-for-profit, four or more years institution located in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The campus is situated in a midsize city area and is home to 10,063 undergraduate students.
Frequently Asked
Overview
College Category
Degree-granting, primarily baccalaureate or above
Student-to-faculty Ratio
7
Awards Offered
Associate's degree
Bachelor's degree
Postbaccalaureate certificate
Master's degree
Post-master's certificate
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship
City
Cambridge
College Type
Private not-for-profit
Campus Housing
Yes
Location Setting
Midsize City
Average Grant or Scholarship Aid
$55,455
General
Address
Massachusetts HallCambridge, Massachusetts 02138
College Website
Phone
(617) 495-1000
Admissions Website
Online Application Website
college.harvard.edu/admissions/application-process/application-requirements
Financial Aid Website
Admissions
Harvard University has an acceptance rate of 5%. The acceptance rate of 5% implies that for every 100 students that applied 5 students got accepted. 43,330 students appied to Harvard University. 5% of the students that applied got accepted, and 82% that that got accepted enrolled.
Number of Applicants
Acceptance Rate
The SAT composite score at Harvard University ranged from 1460 to 1570. The ACT composite score at Harvard University ranged from 33 to 35.
SAT Composite | 1460 - 1570 |
ACT Composite | 33 - 35 |
Application Fee | $75 |
Costs to Attend
The cost for undergraduate students to attend Harvard University for an academic year can be broken down into $47,730 for tuition, $4,195 for fees, $1,000 for books and supplies, $17,682 for room and board and $3,193 for other expenses. The cost for in-state and out-of-state students is the same.
Tuition and Fees
Tuition | $47,730 |
Fees | $4,195 |
Books and supplies | $1,000 |
Room and board | $17,682 |
Other expenses | $3,193 |
Students
Harvard University has 10,063 undergradute students. 49% of the undergraduate students are male compared to 51% female.
Undergradute Enrollment
Enrollment by gender
49% men
51% women
Academics
The graduation rate for undergraduate students at Harvard University is 97%. The graduation rate for male undergraduate students is 97% compared to 98% for female undergraduate students.
The retention rate for undergraduate students at Harvard University is 97%. Retention rate is the percentage of first-time undergraduate students who return to continue their studies the following fall semester.
Retention Rate
After College
The average earnings of former students working 10 years after entry at Harvard University is $139,100 with 25% of former students having earnings less than $55,000 compared to 25% former students having earnings greater than $166,800.
Mean Earnings After 10 Years
Earnings Range After 10 Years
Percent Earning Over $25,000 After 10 Years
The percent of former students working 10 years after entry at Harvard University is 89% compared to 11% of former students 10 years after entry not working.
Working Status
89% percent_working
11% percent_not_working
Programs and Majors
The largest programs/majors at Harvard University include "Economics" with 334 graduates followed by "Computer Science" with 227 graduates, "Political Science and Government" with 196 graduates, "History" with 181 graduates and "Social Sciences, General" with 178 graduates.
Program/Major | Graduates |
---|---|
Economics | 334 |
Computer Science | 227 |
Political Science and Government | 196 |
History | 181 |
Social Sciences, General | 178 |
ⓘ Graduates by program are reported for students receiving bachelors degree.
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