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Harvard University
  • 4 Year
  • CAMBRIDGE, MA

Harvard University Admissions

What is the acceptance rate for Harvard?

Harvard admissions is extremely selective with an acceptance rate of 4%. Students that get into Harvard have an average SAT score between 1480-1580 or an average ACT score of 33-36. The regular admissions application deadline for Harvard is January 1. Interested students can apply for early action, and the Harvard early action deadline is November 1.

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Admissions Statistics

Acceptance Rate
4%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate
No data available  
Total Applicants
57,786
SAT Range
1480-1580
SAT Reading
730-780
SAT Math
750-800
Students Submitting SAT
54%
ACT Range
33-36
ACT English
35-36
ACT Math
32-35
ACT Writing
8-10
Students Submitting ACT
31%

Admissions Deadlines

Application Deadline
January 1
Early Decision Deadline
No data available  
Early Action Deadline
November 1
Offers Early Decision
No
Offers Early Action
Yes
Application Fee
$75
Accepts Common App
Yes
Accepts Coalition App
Yes

Admissions Requirements

What Really Matters When Applying
  • High School GPA
    Recommended
  • High School Rank
    Recommended
  • High School Transcript
    Required
  • College Prep Courses
    Neither required nor recommended
  • SAT/ACT
    Considered but not required
  • Recommendations
    Required
Poll
81%
of students say the admissions process made them feel like the school cared about them as an applicant. 27 responses
Poll
85%
of students feel the admissions process evaluated them individually as a real person, not just a set of numbers. 26 responses

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