Harvard University

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	City: Midsize
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Large
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	12,874
Student to faculty ratio	7 to 1
Acceptance rate	4%
Students retention rate	96%
On-time graduation rate	97%

Located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Harvard is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate at Harvard is 4%, indicating that the institution is quite selective in its admissions process. This can be seen as a positive aspect for those seeking a competitive and academically rigorous environment.

Harvard University is accredited by the New England Commission on Higher Education, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 7-to-1, Harvard emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

Harvard boasts an impressive student retention rate of 96% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 76% and 74%, respectively.

Accredited by: New England Commission on Higher Education
The institution provides on-campus housing
Freshman students are required to live on campus
Website

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

In-State Tuition & Fees

$55,587

Cost of attendance at Harvard University in 2022 for students from Massachusetts.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Massachusetts's average	$12,584
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$55,587

Cost of attendance at Harvard University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Massachusetts's average	$24,972
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 56 of freshman students at Harvard University received on average $59,840 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$59,840

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	306	22%	$5,367	$1,642,363
Other Federal Grant	307	22%	$9,421	$2,892,162
State Grant/Scholarships	56	4%	$2,540	$142,232
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	785	56%	$56,127	$44,059,532
Total Grant & Scholarships	787	56%	$59,840	$47,093,926

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Harvard University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Harvard University students is 96.7%. Female students graduated at a rate of 97.8%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 95.8%.

96.7%

asian 97.7% 336 students
African American 96.4% 108 students
white 97.2% 652 students
unknown 100.0% 34 students
hispanic 96.8% 183 students
International Students 93.2% 193 students
Mixed Race 97.9% 95 students

Sport Conferences

Football Ivy Group
Baseball Ivy Group
Basketball Ivy Group
Track and Cross Country Ivy Group

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Harvard University provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Harvard University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Army
ROTC - Navy
ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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