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#4 Best Colleges in America

Harvard University

Cambridge, Massachusetts

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Overview

Enrollment

30,631
Harvard University overview
Location Cambridge, Massachusetts
Online harvard.edu
School Type Private 4 Year
Setting Midsize City
Harvard University overview
Size Large
Status Non-profit
On Campus Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate
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Harvard University, located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, across the Charles River from Boston, is the oldest institution of higher education in the United States, established in 1636. The historic campus spans 209 acres and features Georgian and Revival-style architecture centered around Harvard Yard, with additional facilities throughout Cambridge and Boston's Allston neighborhood. As a member of the Ivy League, Harvard maintains highly selective undergraduate admissions and offers comprehensive academic programs through its Faculty of Arts and Sciences and 12 degree-granting professional schools, with particular strengths in economics, government, life sciences, and business. First-year students reside in dormitories in Harvard Yard, while upperclassmen live in 12 undergraduate residential houses, each with its own dining hall, common areas, and faculty deans. The Harvard Crimson compete in NCAA Division I athletics, with a historic rivalry in football against Yale University.

Ratings

10/10

Overall

10/10

Academics

10/10

Resources

10/10

Outcomes

10/10

Value

Harvard is rated within the top 2% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 10 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated

Getting In

Admission Standards

Exceptional
Harvard University overview
SAT 1490/1580
ACT 34/36
GPA 4.0

Applications Accepted

3.2% 
Harvard University overview
Applications Due Jan 1, 2025
Applicant Competition Extreme
Application Fee $85

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$52,659
Costs for Harvard University
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$900
Other Fees$4,602
Room and Board $19,502
Budget for Other Expenses$5,875
Total One Year Cost$83,538

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Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$136,700 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

97% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular subjects studied by Harvard University students
Subject Percent of Class
Social Sciences 32%
Biology 12%
Liberal Arts and Humanities 9%
History 9%
Mathematics 6%

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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=166027 IPEDS survey data for Harvard University.

Current students may use the Harvard University GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.

Last updated February 24, 2024