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Harvard University
#4 in Best Colleges in America
  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • 4 Year
  • Cambridge, MA
  • 692 reviews
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    Harvard University Admissions

    Harvard admissions is extremely selective with an acceptance rate of 5%. Students that get into Harvard have an average SAT score between 1460-1590 or an average ACT score of 32-35. 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.

    Admissions Statistics

    Acceptance Rate
    5%
    Early Decision Acceptance Rate
    —
    Total Applicants
    39,506
    SAT Range
    1460-1590
    SAT Reading
    730-790
    SAT Math
    730-800
    Students Submitting SAT
    67%
    ACT Range
    32-35
    ACT English
    34-36
    ACT Math
    31-35
    ACT Writing
    8-10
    Students Submitting ACT
    53%

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    Admissions Deadlines

    Application Deadline
    January 1
    Early Decision Deadline
    —
    Early Action Deadline
    November 1
    Offers Early Decision
    No
    Offers Early Action
    Yes
    Application Fee
    $75
    Application Website
    college.harvard.edu/admissions/application-process/application-requirements
    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
      Required
    • Recommendations
      Required
    Poll
    77%
    of students say the admissions process made them feel like the school cared about them as an applicant.26 responses
    Poll
    77%
    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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