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Harvard University

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Acceptance Rate 3.00 %
SAT Average 1,550
2023 Tuition & Fees $57,261
Student Population 31,345
Average Financial Aid Amount Received $49,954

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 2023 tuition & fees is $57,261 for undergraduate students. The graduate school tuition & fees is $53,760.
The school offers both undergraduate and graduate programs and a total of 31,345 students are enrolled. The acceptance rate of undergraduate school is 3.00% 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.

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2023 Tuition & Fees

For undergraduate school, in the academic year 2022-2023, Harvard's tuition & fees is $57,261. For graduate programs, its 2023 average tuition & fees is $53,760.
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Data source for 2023 Tuition: NCES
2023 Tuition & Fees
Undergraduate$57,261
Graduate$53,760
[Chart] 2022-2023 Tuition & Fees

Key Academic Statistics

The following chart illustrates the 2023 key academic statistics at Harvard. The acceptance rate of Harvard is 3.00% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 83.02%. The average graduation rate is 97% and no students have transferred out from the school.
The average received amount of financial aid is $49,954 and 43% of undergraduate students received grants or scholarship aid. A total of 31,345 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 3.00 %.
Acceptance Rate
3.00%
Graduation Rate for Harvard University is 97 %
Graduation Rate
97%
Retention Rate for Harvard University is 96 %
Retention Rate
96%
Student Population for Harvard University is 31,345
Student Population
31,345
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 $49,954 at Harvard University.
Financial Aid Amount
$49,954

Directory Information

Directory Information
AddressMassachusetts Hall, Cambridge, MA 2138
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/2020/11/18/general-harvard-leads-in-ncaa-graduation-success-rate-in-2020-report
Disability Serviceaccessibility.harvard.edu/

Offered Degrees

Harvard offers 451 major programs through online and on-site education where 47 programs are available through distance learning. The following table lists the number of programs by offered degree with online class availabilities.
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Offered Major Programs
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online Class
Associate's20
Bachelor's1050
Master's1690
Doctorate (Research)1050
Doctorate (Practical)60
Less Than 1 Year Certificate44
Post-Bachelor's Certificate4543
Post-Master's Certificate150

Special Learning Opportunities

Harvard University offers online education (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. The school provides 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:12,874)
Board/Meal Plan✔
(Typical Annual Charge: $7,236)

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✗

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