A+
Rating
Private
Type
41,987
Students
$47,730
Tuition
5%
Acceptance
#3
Ranking
Midsize City
Campus Setting
Harvard University is a very large private university located in Cambridge, MA ranked 3rdin the United States. It has a total of 14,467 full-time undergraduate students and is highly competitive, with a 4.64% acceptance rate. Harvard University offers 375 different majors and is best known for its history, social sciences, and natural sciences programs, which are all nationally ranked 1st. With a tuition cost of $47,730 per year, Harvard University is exceptionally high-priced. 77.7% of students graduate ready to the next chapter of their lives, working. After graduation, alumni go on to earn about $89,700 per year, which is 116% greater than the national median.
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National Average
$73,800/year
Total annual cost including tuition, books and living expenses; excluding any financial aid, grants or scholarships.
$24,428/year
Average annual cost including tuition, books and living expenses after financial aid, grants or scholarships.
Harvard University
National
1460 - 1570
71% of students submit
82%
31 - 36
45% of students submit
college.harvard.edu/admissions/application-process/application-requirements
Required
$75
Full-Time
Part-Time
49%
83%
51%
15%
19%
1%
14% Business Administration and Management, General
8% Education, General
4% Econometrics and Quantitative Economics
74% Others
14%
1168 Graduates
8%
673 Graduates
4%
382 Graduates
4%
368 Graduates
4%
365 Graduates
3%
261 Graduates
3%
256 Graduates
3%
236 Graduates
Students
Professors
7
14,163,142
$46,272
99%
Total spend on salaries and wages to all employees, faculty, staff, per student.
High retention indicates students are generally satisfied with their experience.
Harvard University
National
$70,300
2 Years After Graduation
1%
$89,700
6 Years After Graduation
77%