Harvard University School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More
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About Harvard University
Harvard University is a private Ivy League school located in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The school educates over 32,000 students. Learners at Harvard have access to more than 55 undergraduate and 135 graduate disciplines. The competitive research institution accepts just 5% of applicants and graduates 97% of students. The historical campus features 28 libraries, 15 museums, and globally recognized research centers and institutes. Harvard students also have access to more than 450 student groups and organizations.
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Admissions Breakdown
This school has a highly selective acceptance rate.
This school is very selective about its students. Selective schools welcome 1-14% of all applicants.
Acceptance Rate Insight
5% of students were accepted during the 2019-2020 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.
Students remain enrolled in this school at a higher rate than other schools.
This typically means students are happy with their school selection and wish to continue their education there.
Learn more about how we determine school awardsRetention Rate Insight
97% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2018 and returned in Fall 2019.
Students graduate from this school at a higher rate than other schools.
This is typically an indication of a school's quality and means most students finish their degree in a timely manner.
Learn more about how we determine school awardsGraduation Rate Insight
97% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2013. 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.
Test scores Required
High school rank Recommended
High school GPA Recommended
Completion of college prep program Not required or recommended
High school transcript Required
Letter of recommendation Required
Open admission No
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Not required or recommended
SAT & ACT
Students who attend this school typically have higher standardized test scores than students at other schools.
While test scores can be an important aspect of college applications, schools determine admission based on several factors, and these test scores are only a suggested range.
Learn more about how we determine school awardsSAT 25th-75th Percentile 1460-1570
ACT 25th-75th Percentile 33-35
SAT & ACT
Students who attend this school typically have higher standardized test scores than students at other schools.
While test scores can be an important aspect of college applications, schools determine admission based on several factors, and these test scores are only a suggested range.
Learn more about how we determine school awardsSAT 25th-75th Percentile 1460-1570
ACT 25th-75th Percentile 33-35
Learning Environment
Student Body Stats
This school has a student body of more than 15,000 students.
Learn more about how we determine school awardsThe student-to-faculty ratio at this school is lower than other schools.
This means there are more faculty for each student, which can create an opportunity for more individualized attention and support in your studies.
Learn more about how we determine school awards32k
Number of Students Enrolled
18%
Online Student Enrollment
7:1
Student to Faculty Ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
Demographics
White
40%
Non-U.S. Citizen
23%
Asian
14%
Hispanic
9%
Black
6%
Unknown
4%
Two or more races
4%
American Indian/Alaska Native
0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
Female student population
51%
Socio-economic diversity
18% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
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Financial Breakdown
Students Receiving Aid
Federal Grant Aid
18%
State Grant Aid
3%
Institution Grant Aid
57%
Pell Grant
18%
Average Aid Awarded
Financial Outlook
$91k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
$14k
Average student debt after graduation
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How Does Online College Accreditation Work?Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2019-2020]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.