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Harvard University

Cambridge, Massachusetts 02138

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Among the most selective in the Northeast — top graduate earnings

Harvard University is a private institution in Cambridge with particular strength in biology and computer science. With an average SAT of 1553, the school attracts a competitive applicant pool.

A mid-sized campus of 7.8K undergraduates with a 7:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

97% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $101,817 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $16,816.

Established

1636

Motto

Veritas

Mascot

John Harvard

Type

Private research university

Conference

NCAA Division I Ivy League conference

Division

Division I

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3%Acceptance

1553SAT Avg

7,755Students

7:1Student:Faculty

97%Grad Rate

$101,817Earnings 10yr

$16,816Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Harvard University Launches New Data Science Minor

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tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

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Admissions

Acceptance Rate3.5%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1553

Reading & WritingMid: 755

740780

MathMid: 775

760800

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 35

3436

Admissions

Test-OptionalNo Demonstrated InterestHolistic ReviewAlumni Interviews

Application Platforms

Common AppCoalition

Early Action (Restrictive)

November 1

Decision by Mid-December

Regular Decision

January 1

Decision by Late March

Reply by May 1

Harvard has extended its test-optional policy through the Class of 2030. Students may submit SAT or ACT scores if they choose.

Harvard requires several short essays in addition to the Common App or Coalition personal statement

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Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

3.5%

Trend

SAT Avg

1553

Yield Rate

35.0%

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Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$59,076

Room & Board$20,374

Books & Supplies$1,000

Total Cost of Attendance$82,842

Average Net Price$16,816

Median Debt at Graduation$14,000

Monthly Payment (10yr)$148

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$2,895

$30–48K$2,496

$48–75K$2,167

$75–110K$13,937

$110K+$53,571

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$16,816

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

95.1%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$12,500

SAT Range	Avg Award	Note
1400-1600	$25,000	Academic merit scholarship
1200-1399	$15,000	Dean's scholarship
1000-1199	$8,000	Achievement award

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Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

Peer Average

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

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Academics

Core/Distribution RequirementsSemesterPhi Beta KappaFirst-Year SeminarCustom MajorsDouble Major OK

Majors

Avg class size

Student-faculty ratio

6:1

Study abroad

0.15%

Harvard has a General Education program requiring courses across different areas of knowledge

Research: Harvard offers extensive undergraduate research opportunities across all disciplines

Thesis: Senior thesis required for honors in most concentrations

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Programs (305)

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Student Body

Undergrads

7,755

Gender Split

53% / 47%

Women / Men

First Generation

26%

Pell Grant Recipients

16%

Race & Ethnicity

White 33%

Black 9%

Hispanic 12%

Asian 22%

Two+ 7%

Int'l 14%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate97.3%

Freshman Retention98.6%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$99,572

8 Years$101,095

10 Years$101,817

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women

$111,100

Men

$175,600

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Rankings

U.S. News

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Forbes

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Wall Street Journal

#29

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Washington Monthly

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History & Fun Facts

•Its first headmaster, Nathaniel Eaton, took office the following year.
•In 1638, the university acquired English North America's first known printing press.
•In 1650, the charter for Harvard Corporation, the college's governing body, was granted.
•From 1681 to 1701, Increase Mather, a Puritan clergyman, served as Harvard's sixth president.
•In 1708, John Leverett became Harvard's seventh president and the first president who was not also a clergyman.

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Source: Wikipedia