Harvard University

Cambridge, MA · Private Nonprofit

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Acceptance rate

4%

Average SAT

1,553

ACT midpoint

35

Enrollment

7,601

In-state tuition

$61,676

Out-of-state tuition

$61,676

Avg net price

$19,066

4-yr grad rate

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Test scores

Admitted students score between 1510 and 1580 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).

ACT midpoint: 35

Popular programs at Harvard University

Bachelor’s degree programs ranked by Stairway Ranking — a composite letter grade comparing this school’s program against every other school’s in the same major nationally. Ties broken alphabetically.

#	Program	Stairway Ranking	Graduates/yr	Earnings (1yr)	Earnings (4yr)
1	Social Sciences, General.		195	$56,540	$78,996
2	Economics.		186	$103,993	$155,592
3	Computer Science.		173	$152,251	$203,169
4	History.		139	$53,468	$70,679
5	Political Science and Government.		121	$61,543	$95,838
6	Neurobiology and Neurosciences.		86	$46,993	N/A
7	Applied Mathematics.		80	$114,279	$170,689
8	Mathematics.		77	N/A	N/A
9	Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences.		75	$51,569	$117,816
10	Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology.		73	$31,999	N/A
11	Research and Experimental Psychology.		66	$41,501	$70,167
12	Statistics.		61	$141,116	$230,876
13	Engineering Science.		45	N/A	N/A
14	Chemistry.		42	N/A	N/A
15	Sociology.		42	N/A	N/A
16	Physics.		41	N/A	N/A
17	Natural Sciences.		35	$69,242	$95,507
18	English Language and Literature, General.		34	$30,838	$50,428
19	Philosophy.		34	N/A	N/A
20	Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.		31	N/A	N/A

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Frequently asked questions

What is the acceptance rate at Harvard University?

Harvard University has an acceptance rate of 4% according to the most recent U.S. Department of Education data.

What SAT score do I need for Harvard University?

Admitted students at Harvard University typically score between 1510 and 1580 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).

How much does Harvard University cost?

The average net price (after grants and scholarships) at Harvard University is approximately $19,066 per year.

What is the graduation rate at Harvard University?

4-year graduation rate data for Harvard University is not currently published.

Similar colleges

New York University

9% acceptance · SAT 1,520

University of Southern California

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10% acceptance · SAT 1,495

Boston University

11% acceptance · SAT 1,480

Northeastern University

5% acceptance · SAT 1,497

Cornell University

9% acceptance · SAT 1,535

University of Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, PA

5% acceptance · SAT 1,553

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Data: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. Last updated 5/1/2026.