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Harvard University

Acceptance Rate 3.24 %
SAT Average 1,550
Tuition & Fees $59,076
Student Population 30,631
Average Financial Aid Amount Received $55,433

Academic Overview

Harvard University Campus, Cambridge, MA
Harvard University is a private (not-for-profit), four-years institute located in Cambridge, Massachusetts. It is a Research University (very high research activity) by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice.
The 2024 tuition & fees is $59,076 for undergraduate students. The graduate school tuition & fees is $55,440.
The school offers both undergraduate and graduate programs and a total of 30,631 students are enrolled. The acceptance rate of undergraduate school is 3.24% and the graduation rate is 97% last year.
The salary after graduation from Harvard University varies by major programs where the average earning after 10 years is $139,100. You can check the average salary by the major programs on the area of study page.

2024 Tuition & Fees

For undergraduate school, in the academic year 2023-2024, Harvard's tuition & fees is $59,076. For graduate programs, its 2024 average tuition & fees is $55,440.
Data source for 2024 Tuition: NCES, Last Update: March 12, 2024
2024 Tuition & Fees
Undergraduate$59,076
Graduate$55,440
[Chart] 2023-2024 Tuition & Fees

Key Academic Statistics

The following chart illustrates the 2024 key academic statistics at Harvard. The acceptance rate of Harvard is 3.24% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 82.96%. The average graduation rate is 97% and no students have transferred out from the school.
The average received amount of financial aid is $55,433 and 46% of undergraduate students received grants or scholarship aid. A total of 30,631 students is attending including both undergraduate and graduate students, and the student to faculty ratio is 7 to 1.
Acceptance Rate for Harvard University is 3.24 %.
Acceptance Rate
3.24%
Graduation Rate for Harvard University is 97 %
Graduation Rate
97%
Retention Rate for Harvard University is 98 %
Retention Rate
98%
Student Population for Harvard University is 30,631
Student Population
30,631
Student to Faculty Ratio for Harvard University is 7 to 1
Student to Faculty Ratio
7 to 1
The average received amount of financial aid is $55,433 at Harvard University.
Financial Aid Amount
$55,433

Directory Information

Directory Information
AddressMassachusetts Hall, Cambridge, MA 02138
Phone617-495-1000
WEBwww.harvard.edu/
Admissioncollege.harvard.edu/admissions
Online Applicationcollege.harvard.edu/admissions/apply/application-requirements
Financial Aidcollege.harvard.edu/financial-aid
Net Price Calculatorcollege.harvard.edu/financial-aid/net-price-calculator
Veterans Tuitionsfs.harvard.edu/veteran-military-benefits
Athletichttps://gocrimson.com/news/2021/12/2/general-for-sixth-straight-year-harvard-leads-nation-in-ncaa-graduation-success-rate.aspx
Disability Serviceaccessibility.harvard.edu/

Offered Degrees

Harvard offers 463 major programs through online and on-site education where 51 programs are available through distance learning. The following table lists the number of programs by offered degree with online class availabilities.
Offered Major Programs
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online Class
Associate's20
Bachelor's1050
Master's1700
Doctorate (Research)1100
Doctorate (Practical)60
Less Than 1 Year Certificate44
Post-Bachelor's Certificate4947
Post-Master's Certificate170

Special Learning Opportunities

Harvard University offers online education (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs.
The school has ROTC, teacher certification and study abroad - opportunity which a student completes part of the college program studying in another country programs to its students. It also offers weekend/evening classes which is a program that allows students to take a complete course of study and attend classes only on weekends or only in evenings.
Freshmen (full-time) are required to live in on-campus house (e.g. dorms) at Harvard University.
Special Learning Opportunities
Online ClassUndergraduate , Graduate
ROTCArmy, NAVY, Air Force
Weekend/Evening College
Teacher Certification
Study Abroad
Campus Housing
(Dormitory Capacity:13,748)
Board/Meal Plan
(Typical Annual Charge: $7,446)

Veterans Benefits

Harvard University has programs, benefits and/or services to veterans, military service members, or their families.
Veterans Benefits
Yellow Ribbon Program
(officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)
Credit for military training
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Member of Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges