Harvard University
Cambridge, MA. Admissions numbers, deadlines, cost and your chances of getting in, by round.
| Location | Cambridge, MA · Midsize city |
|---|---|
| Type | Private |
| Undergraduates | 7,601 |
| Acceptance rate | 4% |
| SAT (middle 50%, reported) | 1490–1580 · 55% submit |
| ACT (middle 50%) | 34–36 |
| Testing policy | Required |
| Graduation rate | 97% |
| First-year retention | 98% |
| Student–faculty ratio | 7:1 |
| Cost of attendance | $85,540 |
| Application fee | $95 |
Application deadlines (2026–27)
- Restrictive Early Action: Nov 1, 2026
- Regular Decision: Jan 1, 2027
Most popular majors: Social sciences, Biology, Math & statistics, Computer science, History.
Harvard campus map
On campus
Andover-Harvard Theological Library, Lesley University Doble Campus, Hastings Building, Eliot House Library, Harvard Law School, Leverett House Library, Eda Kuhn Loeb Music Library, John F Kennedy School of Government, McKay and Blue Hill Library, Tozzer Library.
Around campus
- Places to eat: Otto, Source, The Painted Burro, Joe's Pizza, Clover Food Lab, The Smoke Shop
- Coffee: Lizzy's Homemade Ice Cream, J.P. Licks, Tatte Bakery & Cafe, Starbucks, Somerville Chocolate, Sarah's Market & Cafe
- Nightlife: Club Passim, Longfellow Bar, Whitney's, Lizard Lounge, Barcelona
- Shops: Mint Julep, Rodney’s Bookstore, J. August Harvard Shop, Zinnia, Marathon Sports, Retrospect
- Museums and culture: Harvard Square, Cambridge Public Library, Hilles Library, Cambridge Skating Club, Cooper-Frost-Austin House, Moriarty Library
- Groceries: Walgreens, Whole Foods Market
- Parks: Flagstaff Park, Dawes Island Park, Guffey Park, Longfellow House-Washington's Headquarters National Historic Site, Joan Lorentz Park, John F. Kennedy Park
Nearest train: Porter.