Harvard University
Harvard University is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Cambridge, MA. It enrolls about 30,386 students and admits roughly 3% of first-year applicants.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Private nonprofit 4-year |
| Control | private nonprofit |
| Level | 4-year |
| Location | Cambridge, MA 02138 |
| County | Middlesex County |
| Enrollment | 30,386 |
| Acceptance rate | 3% |
| Applicants / admitted | 56,937 / 1,965 |
| In-state tuition & fees | $59,076 |
| Out-of-state tuition & fees | $59,076 |
| Graduation rate (150%) | 97% |
| Transfer-out rate | 0% |
| Full-time retention rate | 99% |
| Campus setting | City: Midsize |
| Size category | 20,000 and above |
| Highest degree offered | Doctor's degree |
| SAT middle 50% (EBRW+Math) | 740–780 |
| ACT middle 50% | 34–36 |
| Website | www.harvard.edu/ |
| Phone | 6174951000 |
Admissions
About 56,937 students applied and 1,965 were admitted. Of those admitted, 1,645 enrolled.
Cost
Tuition and required fees are about $59,076 for full-time first-year students, the same for in-state and out-of-state students, which is typical of private institutions. Room and board are extra.
Outcomes
Of the 1,687 first-time, full-time students in the 150% cohort, 97% completed their programme within 150% of normal time. That cohort definition matters: part-time students and transfers are not included, so a college that serves many of them can have a low reported rate while still graduating most of its students.
Where it is
Harvard University is in Cambridge, MA, Middlesex County. Its coordinates are 42.3745, -71.1183.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at Harvard University?
About 3% of first-year applicants are admitted, based on federal IPEDS data for 56,937 applicants.
How much does Harvard University cost?
Tuition and required fees are about $59,076 for in-state students, excluding room and board.
How many students attend Harvard University?
About 30,386 students are enrolled.