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Harvard University Trade Programs

Harvard University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Cambridge, MA. A Mid-Sized City provides a peaceful environment close to urban amenities.

Where Is Harvard University?

Contact information for Harvard University are given below.

	Contact Details
Address:	Massachusetts Hall, Cambridge, MA 02138
Phone:	6174951000
Website:	www.harvard.edu/
Admissions:	college.harvard.edu/admissions
Financial Aid:	college.harvard.edu/financial-aid

How Do I Get Into Harvard University?

You can apply to Harvard University online at: college.harvard.edu/admissions/apply/application-requirements

Harvard University is classified as Most Selective (<10%) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for Harvard University

These are the things Harvard University looks for in applicants:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Considered but not required
Recommendations	Required
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Required

How Hard Is It To Get Into Harvard University?

Harvard University admits 4%, making it extremely selective and highly competitive. Be sure to prepare a complete application and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 84% choose to enroll — a strong indicator that admitted students commit to enrolling.

Average Test Scores

54% of admitted students submitted SAT scores and 19% submitted ACT scores.

When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile of admitted students at Harvard University, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 740 and 780. Math scores were between 770 and 800.

Combined SAT scores ranged from 1510 to 1580. ACT Composite scores for admitted students at Harvard University ranged between 34 and 36.

Selectivity by Gender

Selectivity numbers at Harvard University vary modestly across gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	25,613	920	4%
Women	28,372	1,050	4%

Can I Afford Harvard University?

The average net price after aid at Harvard University is $16,816. The affordability of the school largely depends on your financial need since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$56,550
In-State Fees	$5,126
Out-of-State Tuition	$56,550
Out-of-State Fees	$5,126
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$61,676
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$61,676

Financial Aid

Across all aid types, 18% of students at Harvard University receive some form of financial aid (1,644 students).

Nearly 50% of students at Harvard University receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $59,539 per student.

16% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,744.

Student Loan Debt

4% of Harvard University undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $7,926 per year.

Harvard University Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 25,119 students enrolled at Harvard University, all undergraduate. Harvard University is classified as a 20,000 and above institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Doctoral Universities: Highest Research Activity.

Gender Diversity

Of the 7,755 undergraduate students at Harvard University, approximately 47% are male and 53% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Harvard University undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	1,628
Black or African American	643
Hispanic	891
White	2,404
American Indian/Alaska Native	23
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	15
Two or More Races	527
Non-Resident	1,178

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at Harvard University are listed below.

State	First-Time UG Students
Massachusetts	237
California	192
New York	160
New Jersey	86
Texas	79

Additionally, approximately 15.2% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Online Learning at Harvard University

Harvard University offers online programs for students who need flexibility.

326 undergraduate students at Harvard University took at least one online class — of those, 1,047 took all of their classes online.

Distance education is available at the undergraduate level.

Academic Programs at Harvard University

Harvard University offers 28 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

Harvard University maintains an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Implied no
• Dual enrollment credits: Implied no
• Life experience credits: Yes

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.