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Harvard University
#4 in Best Colleges in America
  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • 4 Year
  • Cambridge, MA
  • 707 reviews
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    Students at Harvard University

    About the Students

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    What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
    Based on 50 responses
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    • Passionately committed
      34%
    • Smart
      26%
    • Brilliant
      24%
    • Stressed
      4%
    • Stressed
      4%
    • Average
      2%
    • Empathetic
      2%
    Female Undergrads
    48%
    Male Undergrads
    52%
    Student Primary Residence
    • In-State
      14%
    • Out-of-State
      74%
    • International
      12%
    • Unknown
      0%
    Student Age
    • Under 18
      0%
    • 18-19
      31%
    • 20-21
      45%
    • 22-24
      20%
    • Over 25
      4%
    Household Income Levels
    • <$30k
      16%
    • $30k-$48k
      26%
    • $49k-$75k
      21%
    • $76k-$110k
      9%
    • $110k+
      29%

    Ethnic Diversity

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    76%
    of students say the student body is very diverse in ethnic heritage.54 responses
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    72%
    of students say the student body is very diverse in national origin (international students).54 responses
    Racial Diversity
    • African American
      6%
    • Asian
      16%
    • Hispanic
      11%
    • International (Non-Citizen)
      18%
    • Multiracial
      5%
    • Native American
      0%
    • Pacific Islander
      0%
    • Unknown
      3%
    • White
      40%

    Politics On Campus

    Poll
    What political party do you associate yourself with?
    Based on 27 responses
    • Republican
      11%
    • Democratic
      37%
    • Independent
      33%
    • I don't care about politics
      19%
    Poll
    How would you best describe the political beliefs of campus as a whole?
    Based on 51 responses
    • Progressive/very liberal
      27%
    • Liberal
      49%
    • Moderate
      6%
    • Conservative
      6%
    • Very conservative
      4%
    • Libertarian
      2%
    • Not sure
      6%
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