Cambridge, MA
5%
acceptance rate
| Accepted | 2,037 |
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| Declined | + 37,469 |
| Total Received | 39,506 |
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| Name | Location |
|---|---|
| Stanford University | Stanford, CA |
| Brown University | Providence, RI |
| Princeton University | Princeton, NJ |
| New York University | New York, NY |
| Columbia University | New York, NY |
| Duke University | Durham, NC |
| Johns Hopkins University | Baltimore, MD |
| University of Notre Dame | Notre Dame, IN |
| The University of Chicago | Chicago, IL |
| Vanderbilt University | Nashville, TN |
| SAT | 3434 |
|---|---|
| ACT | 1840 |
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Harvard University, founded in 1636, is a private, Ivy League university. Radcliffe was established for women in 1879; all classes and facilities are now coeducational. The campus is located in Cambridge, across the Charles River from Boston. Campus architecture ranges from Bulfinch to H.H. Richardson to Le Corbusier.
| Public/private | Private (nonprofit) |
|---|---|
| Campus Enrollment | 11,168 |
| Established in | 1636 |
| Coeducational | Coeducational College, Became Coeducational College |
| Accredited by | • NEASC (New England Assn. of Schools and Colleges) |
Urban campus in Cambridge (population: 110,651), three miles from Boston; medical school campus in Boston. Major airport, bus, and train serve Boston. School operates transportation to medical school area, to Boston, and around Cambridge. Public transportation serves campus.
Harvard University
86 Brattle Street
Cambridge, MA 02138
| Application fee | $75 |
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| Common application accepted | yes |
| Application deadline | January 1 |
| School has early decision program | no |
| School has early action program | yes |
| Early action program application deadline | November 1 |
| Admissions interview (required or recommended) |
Uknown |
| SAT/ACT requirements |
SAT Subject Tests Required SAT or ACT Required |
5%
acceptance rate
| Accepted | 2,037 |
|---|---|
| Declined | + 37,469 |
| Total Received | 39,506 |
Alumni/ae relationship
Character/ personal qualities
Essay
Extracurricular activities
Geographical residence
Interview
Particular talent/ability
Recommendations
Secondary school record
Standardized test scores
Work Experience
Class rank
Religious affiliation/commitment
State residency
Minority affiliation
Volunteer Work
David Evans
Senior Admissions Officer
P: 617 495-1551
F: 617 495-8821
college@fas.harvard.edu
| Tuition | $46,340 |
| Room | $10,609 |
| Board | $6,551 |
| Additional fees | $4,080 |
| Books & supplies | $1,000 |
| Total | $68,580 |
|---|---|
| Average Financial Aid | - $53,730 |
| Total with Avg. Aid | $14,850 |
100%
$53,730
Need-based
| Federal | $7,541,299 |
| State | $619,132 |
| Institutional | $172,337,039 |
| Other external | $5,490,390 |
| Total | $185,987,860 |
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Non-need-based
| Federal | $1,340,275 |
| State | $2,212 |
| Institutional | $240,775 |
| Other external | $5,073,692 |
| Total | $6,656,954 |
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Transfer applicants accepted
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Applicants accepted who enroll
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| High school transcript | Required of All |
| College transcript(s) | Required of All |
| Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) | Required of All |
| Interview | Not Required/Recommended |
| Standardized test scores | Required of All |
| Essay or personal statement | Required of All |
Maximum transfered
8
Minimum transfers must complete
8
Not Reported
Not Reported
| Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens | 107 |
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| Countries most often represented |
Australia Canada China India South Korea The United Kingdom |
| Special services offered for international applicants |
Host family program International student center Special counselors/advisors Special orientation |
Robin M. Worth
International Admissions Director
617 496 6923
intladm@fas.harvard.edu
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