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Acceptance Rate 3.65 %
SAT Average 1,550
Tuition & Fees $61,676
Student Population 30,259
Average Financial Aid Amount Received $55,827

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 2025 tuition & fees is $61,676 for undergraduate students. The graduate school tuition & fees is $57,248.
The school offers both undergraduate and graduate programs and a total of 30,259 students are enrolled. The acceptance rate of undergraduate school is 3.65% and the graduation rate is 98% 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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2025 Tuition & Fees

For undergraduate programs, for the academic year 2024-2025, Harvard's tuition & fees is $61,676. For graduate programs, its 2025 average tuition & fees is $57,248.
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Data source for 2025 Tuition: NCES, Last Update: March 12, 2024
2025 Tuition & Fees
Undergraduate$61,676
Graduate$57,248
[Chart] 2024-2025 Tuition & Fees

Key Academic Statistics

The following chart illustrates the 2025 key academic statistics at Harvard. The acceptance rate of Harvard is 3.65% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 83.60%. The average graduation rate is 98% and no students have transferred out from the school.
The average received amount of financial aid is $55,827 and 49% of undergraduate students received grants or scholarship aid. A total of 30,259 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 3.65 %.
Acceptance Rate
3.65%
Graduation Rate for Harvard University is 98 %
Graduation Rate
98%
Retention Rate for Harvard University is 98 %
Retention Rate
98%
Student Population for Harvard University is 30,259
Student Population
30,259
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 $55,827 at Harvard University.
Financial Aid Amount
$55,827

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/sports/2023/8/11/student-athlete-graduation-rates.aspx
Disability Serviceaccessibility.harvard.edu/

Offered Degrees

Harvard offers 478 major programs through online and on-site education where 58 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's1751
Doctorate (Research)1130
Doctorate (Practical)60
Less Than 12 Weeks Certificate55
Less Than 1 Year Certificate44
Post-Bachelor's Certificate5048
Post-Master's Certificate180

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✗
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