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Harvard University
Cambridge, MAPrivate NonprofitCity Setting
Extremely Selective • 4% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
Harvard University is a private nonprofit institution located in the city setting of Cambridge, MA. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 7.6K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 4%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Private Nonprofit
Student Population
7.6K (Medium)
Admissions Selectivity
4% (Extremely Selective)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
City
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT Reading740 - 780
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math770 - 800
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite34 - 36
1typical 50% range36
4%
Acceptance Rate
Extremely Selective
Top Majors & Programs
Social Sciences36% of degrees
Biological Sciences12% of degrees
Engineering5% of degrees
Business & Marketing2% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Law.
Credential: First Professional Degree
Earnings 4yr: $291,490
Earnings 5yr: $250,647
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: First Professional Degree
Earnings 4yr: $272,009
Earnings 5yr: $283,798
Debt: N/A
Statistics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $230,876
Earnings 5yr: $229,811
Debt: N/A
Computer Engineering.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $228,519
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Computer Science.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $203,169
Earnings 5yr: $219,550
Debt: N/A
Advanced/Graduate Dentistry and Oral Sciences.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $198,921
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Advanced/Graduate Dentistry and Oral Sciences.
Credential: Graduate/Professional Certificate
Earnings 4yr: $198,324
Earnings 5yr: $281,043
Debt: N/A
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $189,806
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $185,905
Earnings 5yr: $147,362
Debt: N/A
Public Administration.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $177,149
Earnings 5yr: $140,456
Debt: N/A
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $174,114
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Applied Mathematics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $170,689
Earnings 5yr: $178,318
Debt: N/A
Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $168,833
Earnings 5yr: $208,695
Debt: N/A
Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biology.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $155,888
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Economics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $155,592
Earnings 5yr: $161,251
Debt: $6,617
Biotechnology.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $155,219
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Finance and Financial Management Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $153,797
Earnings 5yr: $142,601
Debt: N/A
Public Health.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $153,029
Earnings 5yr: $204,275
Debt: N/A
Dentistry.
Credential: First Professional Degree
Earnings 4yr: $151,692
Earnings 5yr: $172,732
Debt: N/A
Public Health.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $143,521
Earnings 5yr: $120,143
Debt: N/A
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$19,066
In-State Tuition$61,676
Out-of-State Tuition$61,676
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
16%
Pell Grants
4%
Take Loans
71%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$99,572
+2% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$101,817
Completion Signals
98%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
98%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$12,500
Est. Monthly Payment
$135/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
46%
Men54%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 46% men and 54% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
26%
Part-Time Share
6%
Avg Family Income
$62,458
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