Harvard University
Cambridge, Massachusetts · Private
Acceptance Rate: 4.18%
Admissions
Applications & Enrollment
54,008
Applicants
4.18%
Acceptance Rate
2,258
Admitted
1,647
Enrolled
| Breakdown | Men | Women | Unknown | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applicants | 25,036 | 28,601 | 371 | 54,008 |
| Admitted | 1,055 | 1,203 | — | 2,258 |
| Enrolled | 776 | 871 | — | 1,647 |
SAT / ACT Information
| Test | 25th Percentile | 50th Percentile (Median) | 75th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Evidence-Based Reading & Writing | 720 | 750 | 770 |
| SAT Math | 730 | 770 | 790 |
| ACT Composite | 33 | 35 | 35 |
| ACT Math | 31 | 34 | 35 |
| ACT English | 34 | 35 | 36 |
| ACT Reading | 34 | 35 | 36 |
| ACT Science | 32 | 34 | 36 |
79%
SAT Submission Rate
27%
ACT Submission Rate
GPA & Class Rank
4.22
Average High School GPA
99.1%
First-Year Students Submitting GPA
Not Considered
Class Rank
Early Decision / Early Action
| Plan | Details |
|---|---|
| Early Decision | No Early Decision plan offered |
| Early Action | Restricted Early Action plan offered |
| Application Deadline | November 1 |
| Notification Date | December 16 |
How This College Evaluates Applicants
Based on Common Data Set section C7.
Very Important
None designated.
Important
None designated.
Considered
Not Considered
Student Profile
Enrollment
6,738
Undergraduate Enrollment
14,113
Graduate Enrollment
20,851
Total University Enrollment
Full-time undergraduate: 6,731 · Part-time undergraduate: 7
Undergraduate Demographics
| Demographic | Students | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Nonresidents / International | 1,077 | 16% |
| White, non-Hispanic | 1,933 | 28.7% |
| Asian, non-Hispanic | 1,681 | 25% |
| Hispanic/Latino | 729 | 10.8% |
| Black or African American, non-Hispanic | 547 | 8.1% |
| Two or more races | 532 | 7.9% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 18 | 0.3% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 9 | 0.1% |
| Race and/or ethnicity unknown | 212 | 3.1% |
Gender
3,117
Male
46.3%
3,621
Female
53.7%
Geographic Distribution
1,077 (16%)
Nonresident / International Undergraduate Students
Financial Aid
100%
Demonstrated Need Met
$261,693,159
Institutional Need-Based Grants/Scholarships
$282,457,936
Total Need-Based Aid Awarded
Average Aid
| Student Group | Average Aid Package | Average Need-Based Scholarship/Grant |
|---|---|---|
| First-Time, First-Year Students | $75,166 | $72,749 |
| All Full-Time Undergraduates | $74,285 | $71,448 |
The aid package includes all need-based aid (grants, loans, and work-study), while the scholarship/grant figure is gift aid that does not need to be repaid.
Academics
Student / Faculty Ratio
11:1
Student/Faculty Ratio
Based on 11,254 students and 1,007 faculty.
📚 Top 5 Majors
Commonly declared majors — not a ranking or an exhaustive list of programs offered.
Bachelor's Degrees Awarded
| Field | Percentage of Bachelor's Degrees |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 27% |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 14% |
| Biological/Life Sciences | 13% |
| Computer & Information Sciences | 11% |
| History | 7% |
| Physical Sciences | 6% |
| Psychology | 5% |
| Engineering | 4% |
| Visual & Performing Arts | 3% |
| Area, Ethnic & Gender Studies | 2% |
| English | 2% |
| Foreign Languages, Literatures & Linguistics | 2% |
| Philosophy & Religious Studies | 2% |
| Natural Resources & Conservation | 1% |
Total bachelor's degrees awarded: 2,014
Graduation & Retention
98%
First-Year Retention
Fall 2024 Cohort
61.5%
4-Year Graduation
Fall 2019 Cohort
97.08%
6-Year Graduation
Fall 2019 Cohort
Data Source & Transparency
Data sourced from Harvard University Common Data Set 2025–26.
Data Year: 2025–26 · Last Updated: August 5, 2026
Figures not drawn from the Common Data Set are attributed separately where applicable. Visit Harvard University