Harvard University

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Overview

Institution Type

private

Campus Setting

Urban

Student Population

Undergrad: 12,135 • Total: 37,558

Academic Calendar

Semester

Address

Cambridge, MA
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Website

harvard.edu

Region

Northeast

Carnegie Classification

R1: Doctoral Universities – Very High Research Activity

Student Demographics

Gender Distribution

Male: 5,746 (47.4%) • Female: 6,389 (52.6%)

Race/Ethnicity Distribution

Asian	2,261	18.6%
Black/African American	902	7.4%
Hispanic/Latino	1,288	10.6%
White	3,560	29.3%
Two or More Races	719	5.9%
International	2,284	18.8%

Admissions & Selectivity

Acceptance Rate

3.5%

1,965 admitted from 56,937 applicants

Standardized Testing Policy

Tests Required

SAT Score Range (25th-75th percentile)

Reading: 740-780
Math: 760-800
Total: 1500-1580

ACT Composite Range (25th-75th percentile)

34-36

Application Types Offered

REA RD

Application Requirements

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Application Fee

$90

Financial Aid Forms

CSS Profile Required

Deadlines

REA:	11/01/2025
RD:	01/01/2026

Academic Outcomes

6-Year Graduation Rate

97.3%

4-Year Graduation Rate

65.8%

Freshman Retention Rate

99.0%

Student-Faculty Ratio

5.7:1

Cost & Financial Aid

Total Cost of Attendance (2022-23)

$78,740

Tuition + Room & Board + Books

Annual Tuition & Fees (2022-23)

Tuition: $56,550

Room & Board

$21,190

Books & Supplies

$1,000

Average Net Price by Family Income (2022-23)

$0-30,000	$8,697
$30,001-48,000	$2,991
$48,001-75,000	$2,091
$75,001-110,000	$9,941
$110,001+	$53,337

Students Receiving Pell Grants

49%

Average Grant/Scholarship Aid

$17,900

🏈 Athletics

NCAA Division

I

Conference

Ivy League

Football

FCS

Men's Sports (18)

Baseball Basketball Fencing Football (FCS) Golf Ice Hockey Lacrosse Rowing Sailing Skiing

Women's Sports (18)

Basketball Fencing Field Hockey Golf Ice Hockey Lacrosse Other Sports Rowing Sailing Skiing

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Out-of-State Min GPA

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Out-of-State Award Range

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Extraction Confidence

85%

Common questions about Harvard University

What is Harvard University's acceptance rate?

Harvard University accepts 3% of applicants, from 56,937 applications.

How much does Harvard University cost?

Tuition and fees are $56,550. Families earning under $30,000 pay $8,697 on average after aid.

Does Harvard University require SAT or ACT scores?

Harvard University requires SAT or ACT scores for admission.

What ACT score do you need for Harvard University?

The middle 50% of admitted students scored between 34 and 36 on the ACT.

What is Harvard University's graduation rate?

97% of students graduate within six years.