Harvard University Massachusetts

Research 1 university in Cambridge with 3.5% acceptance rate and exceptionally strong endowment supporting undergraduate and graduate education.

College statistics

Address:
Massachusetts Hall
Cambridge, MA
02138
Sector Group:
Private Not-for-Profit 4-Year or Above
Official Website:
www.harvard.edu/
Setting:
City
Annual In-State Tuition:
$56,550
Annual Out-of-State Tuition:
$56,550
Total Cost of Attendance (In-State):
$77,740
Total Cost of Attendance (Out-of-State):
$77,740
Room and Board:
$21,190
Total Student Enrollment:
30,386
Acceptance Rate:
3.5%
SAT Reading 75th Percentile:
780
SAT Math 75th Percentile:
800
ACT Composite 75th Percentile:
36
Endowment (End of Year):
$53,235,205,000
Research Activity Tier:
Research 1: Very High Spending and Doctorate Production
Economic Mobility Index:
Lower Access, Higher Earnings
Primary Undergraduate Major:
Social Sciences

Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts is a leading research institution classified as Research 1 for very high research spending and doctorate production. The university enrolls 30,386 students across undergraduate and graduate programs, with Social Sciences as a primary undergraduate major.

Tuition is $56,550 annually with a total cost of attendance of $77,740 including room and board. Admissions are highly selective, with a 3.5% acceptance rate. Admitted students typically score at the 75th percentile of 780 on the SAT Reading section, 800 on SAT Math, and 36 on the ACT Composite. The institution's substantial endowment supports extensive financial aid; many students pay significantly less than the published cost of attendance.

This school is appropriate for students with exceptional academic credentials seeking intensive research opportunities and rigorous graduate training. For more information, visit www.harvard.edu/.

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