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- AcademicsA+
- ValueA+
- DiversityA+
- CampusA
- AthleticsB+
- Party SceneA
- ProfessorsA+
- LocationA+
- DormsA
- Campus FoodA-
- Student LifeA+
- SafetyB+
Harvard University Rankings
Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.
Harvard Admissions
Acceptance Rate
5%
SAT Range
1460-1570
ACT Range
33-35
Application Fee
$75
SAT/ACT
Considered but not required
High School GPA
Recommended
Early Decision/Early Action
Yes
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Cost
Net Price
$18,030/ year
National
$15,523Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$55,455/ year
National
$7,535Students Receiving Financial Aid
73%
Academics
Professors
A+
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
7:1
Evening Degree Programs
Yes
- 80%
- of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.65 responses
- 85%
- of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.79 responses
- 48%
- of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.79 responses
Majors
Most Popular Majors
Economics
345 GraduatesComputer Science
238 GraduatesPolitical Science and Government
199 GraduatesHistory
163 GraduatesSocial Science Research Methods
163 GraduatesPublic Health
105 GraduatesPsychology
103 GraduatesStatistics
100 GraduatesEnglish
88 GraduatesComputational and Applied Mathematics
86 Graduates
Online
Students
Full-Time Enrollment
7,210Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
2,740
Undergrads Over 25
4%
Pell Grant
18%
Varsity Athletes
15%
Campus Life
Freshmen Live On-Campus
100%
Poll
- 54%
- of students say Greek life is pretty low-key and has little effect on the social scene.68 responses
Poll
- 52%
- of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life.82 responses
After College
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$89,700/ year
National
$33,028Graduation Rate
97%
National
49%Employed 2 Years After Graduation
89%
National
83%- 95%
- of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation.37 responses
Harvard University Reviews
755 reviews
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Harvard is incredible! The campus is vibrant and there are always tourists. It is especially busy during fall because the foliage is beautiful. The professors are very knowledgeable. Most write their own textbooks, so they truly know what they are teaching. The students are also great; they are intellectual, fun, and laidback. It is a great experience studying here!
I loved the campus and the teachers, especially my professors. I really got a chance to connect with them while on campus! I loved their teaching methods; they really let us explore the topics we covered, by ourselves, and with our own interest. They gave us constructive criticism and we gladly grew and flourished in that environment. I would like to change one though, and that is the parking on campus. Harvard has a major parking problem, and that should really be taken a look at.
I just finished my first year at Harvard. I had a rocky transition at first, but I am really loving it! The professors and TFs I have had are all really friendly and accessible, and there is an endless list of classes that I want to take. Conversations with peers are really thought-provoking and deep. You can find so many great communities through different activities, and there are so many great people on campus. Even as a freshman, I have been offered so many unique opportunities that I know come from Harvard's resources. I never thought it could, but Harvard has really become my home this year.