University
Harvard University
Cambridge, MA
6,766
Students
53,730
Avg. Financial Aid
Most Selective
Admission Difficulty
5%
Acceptance Rate
Urban
Setting
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Overview
Harvard University is a University institution located in Cambridge, MA, in an urban setting.
Location & Contact
Address
Cambridge, MA 02138
United States
United States
Contact
Phone: 617-495-1000
Majors & Degrees
| Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|
| African American/Black Studies |
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| Asian Studies (East) |
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| Near And Middle Eastern Studies |
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| Women's Studies |
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| Biological And Biomedical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Biochemistry |
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| Biology/biological Sciences |
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| Cell And Molecular Biology |
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| Evolutionary Biology |
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| Neurobiology And Anatomy |
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| Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Computer Science |
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| Engineering | Associate | Bachelors |
| Bioengineering And Biomedical Engineering |
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| Engineering |
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| English Language And Literature/Letters | Associate | Bachelors |
| English |
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| English Language And Literature Related |
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| Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics | Associate | Bachelors |
| Classics And Classical Languages |
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| Comparative Literature |
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| German |
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| Linguistics |
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| Romance Languages |
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| Sanskrit And Classical Indian Languages |
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| Slavic Languages |
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| Southeast Asian Languages |
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| History | Associate | Bachelors |
| History |
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| History And Philosophy Of Science And Technology |
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| History Related |
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| Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities | Associate | Bachelors |
| Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies |
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| Mathematics And Statistics | Associate | Bachelors |
| Applied Mathematics |
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| Mathematics |
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| Statistics |
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| Natural Resources And Conservation | Associate | Bachelors |
| Environmental Studies |
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| Philosophy And Religious Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Philosophy |
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| Religious Studies |
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| Physical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Astronomy And Astrophysics Related |
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| Chemical Physics |
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| Chemistry |
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| Chemistry Related |
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| Geology/earth Science |
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| Physics |
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| Psychology | Associate | Bachelors |
| Psychology |
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| Social Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Anthropology |
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| Economics |
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| Political Science And Government |
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| Social Sciences |
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| Sociology |
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| Visual And Performing Arts | Associate | Bachelors |
| Art History, Criticism And Conservation |
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| Music |
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| Visual And Performing Arts |
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Admissions
Acceptance Rate
39,506
Applied
2,037
Accepted
6,766
Enrolled
Female Admissions
19,724
Females Applied
1,004
Females Accepted
5%
Male Admissions
19,782
Males Applied
1,033
Males Accepted
5%
Applying
75
Application Fee
4.18
Avg. high school GPA for freshman
| Admission Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Required |
Transcript of high school record Essay |
| Recommended |
Interview 2 recommendations |
Application Deadlines
| Type | Application Closing | Notification Date | Rolling Admissions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall freshmen | January 1st | April 1st | |
| Other early decision plan | Not reported | Not reported | |
| Transfer | March 1st | June 15th |
Test Scores Accepted
| Test | Avg. Score Accepted | 25th Percentile
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75th Percentile
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|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Critical Reading | 760 | 730 | 790 |
| SAT Math | 760 | 730 | 800 |
| ACT Composite | 34 | 32 | 35 |
Tuition & Fees
Tuition
46,340
Fees
4,080
Full-time student fees
17,160
Room & board
10,609
Room only
Other Payment Considerations
| Guaranteed tuition plan offered | No |
|---|---|
| Tuition pre-payment plan | Yes |
| Tuition payment plans offered | Yes |
Financial Aid
53,730
Avg. Financial Aid Package
55,354
Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package
60,551
Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package
4,270
Avg. Loan Aid
20,064
Avg. Grant Aid
50,699
Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded
100%
Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met
100%
Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met
Student Body
6,766
Total Undergrad students
11%
International Students
84%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 11.48% |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 7.73% |
| White or Caucasian | 40.04% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0.22% |
| Asian | 20.53% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0.06% |
| Two or more races | 6.8% |
| Other | 1.67% |
Gender
Male (52.32%)
Female (47.68%)
Campus Life
Housing
| Type | |
|---|---|
| College-owned housing | Yes |
| Housing requirements | Yes |
| Housing options |
Cooperative housing Co-ed housing Disabled housing Freshman car parking |
| % of undergrad students who live in college housing | 98% |
Student Activities
Student-run campus newspaper
Drama/theatre group
Student-run radio station
Student-run television station
Marching band
Choral groups
Campus events:
Commencement, Welcome Back Event and Yardfest
Commencement, Welcome Back Event and Yardfest
Student Services
Legal services
Health clinic
Personal/psychological counseling
Women's center
International students advisor
Student Organizations
Greek fraternities
Greek sororities
Local fraternities
Local sororities
More
house system
house system
Most popular organizations:
Phillips Brooks House Association, Asian-American Association, International Relations Council, Harvard Crimson (newspaper) and Harvard/Radcliffe Chorus
Phillips Brooks House Association, Asian-American Association, International Relations Council, Harvard Crimson (newspaper) and Harvard/Radcliffe Chorus
Campus Security & Safety
24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services
24-hour patrols by trained officers
Student patrols
Late-night transport/escort services
Electronically-operated dormitory entrances
Other Campus Security & Safety:
required and optional safety courses
required and optional safety courses
Athletics
Men's Sports
| Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
|---|---|---|---|
| Archery | |
No | No |
| Badminton | |
No | No |
| Baseball | |
Division 1 | No |
| Basketball | |
Division 1 | No |
| Bowling | |
No | No |
| Cheerleading | |
No | No |
| Crew | No | |
No |
| Cross-country Running | |
Division 1 | No |
| Fencing | |
Division 1 | No |
| Field Hockey | No | No | No |
| Football | No | Division 1B | No |
| Golf | |
Division 1 | No |
| Gymnastics | |
No | No |
| Ice Hockey | |
Division 1 | No |
| Lacrosse | |
Division 1 | No |
| Rugby | |
No | No |
| Sailing | No | |
No |
| Skiing (cross-country) | |
Division 1 | No |
| Skiing (downhill) | |
Division 1 | No |
| Soccer | |
Division 1 | No |
| Softball | No | No | No |
| Squash | |
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No |
| Swimming And Diving | |
Division 1 | No |
| Table Tennis | |
No | No |
| Tennis | |
Division 1 | No |
| Track And Field | No | Division 1 | No |
| Ultimate Frisbee | |
No | No |
| Volleyball | |
Division 1 | No |
| Water Polo | |
Division 1 | No |
| Weight Lifting | |
No | No |
| Wrestling | |
Division 1 | No |
Women's Sports
| Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
|---|---|---|---|
| Archery | |
No | No |
| Badminton | |
No | No |
| Baseball | No | No | No |
| Basketball | |
Division 1 | No |
| Bowling | |
No | No |
| Cheerleading | |
No | No |
| Crew | No | |
No |
| Cross-country Running | |
Division 1 | No |
| Fencing | |
Division 1 | No |
| Field Hockey | |
Division 1 | No |
| Football | No | No | No |
| Golf | |
Division 1 | No |
| Gymnastics | |
No | No |
| Ice Hockey | |
|
No |
| Lacrosse | |
Division 1 | No |
| Rugby | No | |
No |
| Sailing | No | |
No |
| Skiing (cross-country) | |
Division 1 | No |
| Skiing (downhill) | |
Division 1 | No |
| Soccer | |
Division 1 | No |
| Softball | No | Division 1 | No |
| Squash | |
|
No |
| Swimming And Diving | |
Division 1 | No |
| Table Tennis | |
No | No |
| Tennis | |
Division 1 | No |
| Track And Field | No | Division 1 | No |
| Ultimate Frisbee | |
No | No |
| Volleyball | |
Division 1 | No |
| Water Polo | |
|
No |
| Weight Lifting | |
No | No |
| Wrestling | |
No | No |
Faculty
1,170
Total Faculty
6:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-time - 975
Part-time - 195
Male - 743
Female - 427
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