Harvard University
Cambridge, MA
Harvard is the oldest institution of higher learning in the United States and a founding member of the Ivy League.
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Tuition
$59,076
Acceptance
3.45%
Students
29,046
Type
University
Setting
Urban
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$59,076
Out-of-State Tuition
$59,076
Avg On-Campus Living
$20,374
Avg Off-Campus Living
$16,000
Financial Aid & Outcomes
CollegeScorecard · 2024
What will it actually cost?
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
After graduation
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Strong · 7.3×Graduates earn about 7.3× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
97%
Freshman Retention
99%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Academics
Program format
Areas of study
Programs
Admissions
Acceptance rate
3.45%
SAT range
1500 - 1580
ACT range
34 - 36
Campus & Student Life
Total Enrollment
29,046
Undergrads
7,755
Campus Setting
Urban
City Size
Midsize City
Clubs Count
450
Sports
Available
Safety & Crime Context
Campus Safety
High risk
Clery Report Year
2023
On-Campus Incidents
493
Violent Rate / 1,000
7.48
Property Rate / 1,000
10.22
Area Crime
Medium risk
Area Match
Cambridge
Violent Rate / 100k
453
Property Rate / 100k
1,635
Location
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Cambridge, MA 02138
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