Harvard University
School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More
About Harvard University
School Type: Private
Religious Affiliation: Not applicable
Status: Non-profit
Military Friendly: No
Accreditation: regional
Harvard University is a medium-sized private university located on an urban campus in Cambridge, Massachusetts. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 9,579, and admissions are extremely selective, with an acceptance rate of 4%. The university offers 105 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 97%, and a student-faculty ratio of 7:1. Tuition and fees for students are $51,143.
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Admissions Breakdown
Acceptance Rate Insight
4% of students were accepted during the 2021-2022 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.
Retention Rate Insight
96% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2020 and returned in Fall 2021.
Graduation Rate Insight
97% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2015. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.
Application Considerations
Test scoresConsidered (not required)
High school transcriptRequired
High school rankRecommended
Letter of recommendationRequired
High school GPARecommended
Open admissionNo
Completion of college prep programNot required or recommended
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL)Not required or recommended
Transfer Credit Policy
Dual enrollmentImplied no
Credit for qualified life experience*Implied no
Advance placement (AP) creditsYes
*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.
SAT & ACT
ACT 25th-75th Percentile33-36
SAT 25th-75th Percentile1480-1580
Learning Environment
Student Body Stats
32k
Students enrolled
38%
Online student enrollment
7:1
Student to faculty ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
Demographics
White
35%
Unknown
8%
Black
6%
Hispanic
9%
Two or more races
4%
Non-U.S. Citizen
24%
Asian
14%
American Indian/Alaska Native
0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
Socio-economic diversity
22% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
Online Programs
Offers Online Programs
Yes
Online Programs
47
Total Online Enrollment
11,929
Student Location Breakout
Bar graph visual depicting student location breakout percentages.38% online, 62% on-campus.
Percent of Programs Online
90% On-campus
10% Online
Types of Online Programs Offered
Certificates100% online
AssociateNot offered
Bachelor'sNot offered
Graduate Certificate72% online
Master'sNot offered
DoctorateNot offered
Student Charges
Tuition and Required Fees
| Student Level | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | $59,784 | $59,784 |
| Graduate | $54,672 | $54,672 |
Cost of Undergraduate Attendance
Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2021–2022 academic year.
| Costs to Consider | Price |
|---|---|
| Books and supplies | $1,200 |
| On-campus room and board | $17,758 |
| On-campus other expenses | $2,600 |
| Off-campus (not with family) room and board | Currently unavailable |
| Off-campus (not with family) other expenses | Currently unavailable |
| Off-campus (with family) other expenses | Currently unavailable |
Total Undergraduate Cost
| Total cost by category | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| On-campus | $81,342 | $81,342 |
| Off-campus without family | $60,984 | $60,984 |
| Off-campus with family | $60,984 | $60,984 |
Financial Breakdown
Students Receiving Aid
Federal Grant Aid
22%
State Grant Aid
4%
Institution Grant Aid
56%
Pell Grant
22%
Average Aid Awarded
Financial Outlook
$14k
Average student debtafter graduation
$91k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
Varsity Athletic Teams
NCAA Division I-FCS
of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.
Participation
- All Track Combined
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Fencing
- Football
- Golf
- Ice Hockey
- Lacrosse
- Rowing
- Sailing
- Skiing
- Soccer
- Squash
- Swimming Diving
- Tennis
- Volleyball
- Water Polo
- Wrestling
- Field Hockey
- Other Sports
- Softball
Degrees Awarded by Program
Degrees given for the 2021-2022 academic year.
| # | Programs | BA | MA | Doc |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Architecture And Related Services. | |||
| 2 | Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies. | |||
| 3 | Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, And Group Studies. | |||
| 4 | Biological And Biomedical Sciences. | |||
| 5 | Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services. | |||
| 6 | Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs. | |||
| 7 | Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services. | |||
| 8 | Education. | |||
| 9 | Engineering Technologies/Technicians. | |||
| 10 | Engineering. | |||
| 11 | Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians. | |||
| 12 | English Language And Literature/Letters. | |||
| 13 | Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences. | |||
| 14 | Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics. | |||
| 15 | Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences. | |||
| 16 | Health Professions And Related Programs. | |||
| 17 | History | |||
| 18 | History. | |||
| 19 | Legal Professions And Studies. | |||
| 20 | Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities. | |||
| 21 | Mathematics And Statistics. | |||
| 22 | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies. | |||
| 23 | Natural Resources And Conservation. | |||
| 24 | Philosophy And Religious Studies. | |||
| 25 | Physical Sciences. | |||
| 26 | Psychology. | |||
| 27 | Public Administration And Social Service Professions. | |||
| 28 | Social Sciences. | |||
| 29 | Theology And Religious Vocations. | |||
| 30 | Visual And Performing Arts. |
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