Harvard University

Cambridge, MA · Private · City campus · 7,601 students

Harvard University is a private city college in Cambridge, MA, with about 7,601 students. Below are the key public figures — admissions, cost, and outcomes — from federal data. To see how well Harvard University fits you specifically, take the CampusMatch survey for a personalized fit score across six categories.

The numbers

Admit rate

1510–1580

SAT (25–75)

34–36

ACT (25–75)

$85,540/yr

Cost of attendance

$101,817

Median earnings

98%

Graduation rate

98%

Retention

7:1

Student:faculty

93%

Employed in 1yr

Net cost by family income

Average yearly price after typical grant aid, by household income — federal (College Scorecard) data.

Under $30k$2,895/yr

$30–48k$2,496/yr

$48–75k$2,167/yr

$75–110k$13,937/yr

$110k+$52,634/yr

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Figures from U.S. federal data (College Scorecard, IPEDS). Not affiliated with or endorsed by Harvard University.