Cambridge, Massachusetts
Harvard University
Private school in Massachusetts with 9,900 total undergraduate students
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In-state
$78,200
Out-of-state
$78,200
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Admissions
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Admissions stats
Applicants & acceptance rate
Overall acceptance rate
5%
Women
4%
Men
4%
Total number of applicants
42,749
Women: 50%
Men: 50%
Accepted students who attend
Yield rate - overall
82%
Application requirements
Accepts Common App
Yes
Considers class rank
Yes
Recommendation letters
Required
TOEFL Policy (International Applicants)
Not used
SAT/ACT Testing policy
Required
Which tests students typically submit
SAT: 69%
ACT: 47%
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Students
Enrolled student statistics
Enrolled students
First-year students (full-time)
1,653
Admission policy
Co-ed
Enrolled women:
49%
Enrolled men:
51%
6-year graduation rate
98%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
4 years
6 years
Retention rate
99%
Student diversity
Diverse
International students
18%
Race & ethnicity diversity among domestic students
Asian and Pacific Islander: 20%
Black: 8%
Hispanic: 13%
Native American: 0%
Other: 11%
White: 49%
Academics
Student faculty ratio
7:1
Calendar system
Semester
Special academic offering
Study abroad
Credit for AP exams
Offers graduate degree
Academic and career counseling
Majors and Careers
Special focus
None
Has medical school
Yes
Housing
Commuter College
No
On campus housing
Yes
Sports
D1 Football
No
Football conference
Ivy Group
D1 Basketball
Yes
Basketball conference
Ivy Group
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Location
Massachusetts Hall
Cambridge, MA 02138
Campus Setting
Urban
Region
New England
Campus culture
Religious Affilliation
None
HBCU
No
