Overview
Enrollment
| Location | Cambridge, Massachusetts |
| Online | harvard.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Midsize City |
| Size | Large |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Harvard University is a large four year private college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 57,786 prospective students applied, and 2,318 were granted admission. Of those admitted 1,951 enrolled in the school. 21,160 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 10,185 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2021/2022, excluding room and board, is $51,143 plus fees of $4,444. Harvard is ranked 4 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2023 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
Ratings
Overall
Academics
Resources
Outcomes
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
Rankings
Rankings for Harvard University within the 2023 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#4 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#4 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#1 in Best Colleges in Massachusetts
#1 in Best Private Colleges in Massachusetts
#2 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#1 in Best Value Colleges in Massachusetts
View the CollegeSimply ranking methodology.
Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1480/1580 |
| ACT | 33/36 |
| GPA | 4.0 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Jan 1, 2024 |
| Applicant Competition | Extreme |
| Application Fee | $75 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $900 |
| Other Fees | $4,444 |
| Room and Board | $18,941 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,600 |
| Total One Year Cost | $78,028 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| 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.