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Harvard University
  • 4 Year
  • CAMBRIDGE, MA
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Harvard University
#1 in Best Colleges for Art in America
  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • 4 Year
  • CAMBRIDGE, MA
  • 798 reviews
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    Students at Harvard University

    About the Students

    Poll
    What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
    Based on 56 responses
    • Passionately committed
      34%
    • Smart
      25%
    • Brilliant
      21%
    • Outgoing
      5%
    • Stressed
      5%
    • Nice
      4%
    • Arrogant
      2%
    Female Undergrads
    51%
    Male Undergrads
    49%
    Student Primary Residence
    • In-State
      16%
    • Out-of-State
      74%
    • International
      10%
    • Unknown
      0%
    Student Age
    • Under 18
      3%
    • 18-19
      24%
    • 20-21
      30%
    • 22-24
      18%
    • Over 25
      26%
    Household Income Levels
    • <$30k
      16%
    • $30k-$48k
      22%
    • $49k-$75k
      28%
    • $76k-$110k
      10%
    • $110k+
      25%

    Ethnic Diversity

    Poll
    76%
    of students say the student body is very diverse in ethnic heritage. 54 responses
    Poll
    72%
    of students say the student body is very diverse in national origin (international students). 54 responses
    Racial Diversity
    • African American
      11%
    • Asian
      22%
    • Hispanic
      12%
    • International (Non-Citizen)
      12%
    • Multiracial
      7%
    • Native American
      0%
    • Pacific Islander
      0%
    • Unknown
      2%
    • White
      34%

    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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