The Basics About Harvard University
Harvard University is a private institution that was founded in 1636. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 6,655, its setting is urban. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. Harvard University's ranking in the 2011 edition of Best Colleges is National Universities, 1. Its tuition and fees are $38,416.
Overview: Harvard University
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General Information
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Institutional Control:
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Private
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Year founded:
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1636
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Religious affiliation:
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N/A
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Academic calendar:
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semester
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Fall 2009 Total number of undergraduates:
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6,655
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Setting:
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urban
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2009 Endowment:
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$26,035,389,000
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Fall Admissions
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Application deadline:
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1/1
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Application fee:
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$75
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Fall 2009 Acceptance rate:
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7%
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Selectivity:
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most selective
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Expenses
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Costs:
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2010-2011 Tuition and Fees: $38,416
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Student Life at Harvard University
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Harvard is located in Cambridge, Mass., just outside of Boston. Harvard’s extensive library system houses the oldest collection in the United States and the largest private collection in the world. There is more to the school than endless stacks, though: Harvard’s athletic teams compete in the Ivy League, and every football season ends with "The Game," an annual matchup between storied rivals Harvard and Yale. At Harvard, on—campus residential housing is an integral part of student life. Freshmen live around the Harvard Yard at the center of campus, after which they are placed in one of 12 undergraduate houses for their remaining three years. Although they are no longer recognized by the university as official student groups, the eight all-male "final clubs" serve as social organizations for some undergraduate students; Harvard also has five female clubs.
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Other Facts About Harvard University
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In addition to the College, Harvard is comprised of 13 other schools and institutes, including the top-ranked Business Schooland Medical School and the highly ranked Graduate Education School, School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Law School, and John F. Kennedy School of Government. Eight U.S. presidents graduated from Harvard College, including Franklin Delano Roosevelt, John F. Kennedy, and Barack Obama. Other notable alumni include Henry David Thoreau, Helen Keller, Yo-Yo Ma, and Tommy Lee Jones. In 1977, Harvard signed an agreement with sister institute Radcliffe College, uniting them in an educational partnership serving male and female students, although they did not officially merge until 1999. Harvard also has the largest endowment of any school in the world.
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Mission (as provided by the school)
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N/A
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Applications: Harvard University
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Regular Decision
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Application deadline:
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1/1
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Notification date:
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04/01
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Deadline for accepting admissions offers:
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N/A
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Early Decision
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Is an early decision plan offered?
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No
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Early decision deadline:
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N/A
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Early decision decision sent by:
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N/A
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Early Action
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Is an early action plan offered?
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No
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Early action deadline:
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N/A
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Early action decision sent by:
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N/A
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Application Fee
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Application fee:
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$75
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Is the application fee refundable?
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No
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Can the application fee be waived for students with financial need?
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Yes
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Is it possible to defer admission?
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Yes
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Application Formats
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Can applications be submitted via E-mail?
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No
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Electronic application URL:
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http://www.admissions.college.harvard.edu/
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Tuition and Room Deposits
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Tuition deposit:
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N/A
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Is the tuition deposit refundable?
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N/A
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Room deposit:
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N/A
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Is the room deposit refundable?
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N/A
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Contact Information
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Admissions director:
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Dr. Marlyn E. McGrath
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Admissions office phone number:
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(617) 495-1551
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Admissions E-mail:
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Requirements and Factors: Harvard University
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Admission Requirements
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Admission interview?
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Recommended
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Campus visit?
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Recommended
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Off-campus interviews?
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N/A
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Does the school have an open admission policy?
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No
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Does the college use SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions for first-time, first-year applicants?
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Yes
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Standardized tests?
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Either SAT or ACT required.
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ACT Writing test?
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ACT with writing required
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SAT/ACT scores must be received by:
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03/06
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SAT Subject Test scores must be received by:
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02/23
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High school completion requirement for admissions:
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High school diploma or equivalent is not required
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General college-preparatory program?
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Recommend
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Academic Factors Used in Admissions Decisions
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Rigor of secondary school record?
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Considered
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Class rank?
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Not Considered
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Academic GPA?
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Considered
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Standardized test scores?
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Considered
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Application essay?
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Considered
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Recommendations?
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Considered
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Nonacademic Factors Used in Admissions Decisions
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Interview?
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Considered
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Extracurricular activities?
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Considered
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Talent/ability?
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Considered
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Character/personal qualities?
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Considered
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Being a first-generation college student?
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Considered
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Alumni/ae relations?
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Considered
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Geographical residence?
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Considered
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State residency?
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Not Considered
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Religious affiliation/commitment?
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Not Considered
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Race/ethnicity?
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Considered
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Volunteer work?
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Considered
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Work experience?
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Considered
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Level of the applicant's interest?
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Not Considered
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Required High School Course Work
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Recommended High School Course Work
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High school units recommended in English:
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4
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High school units recommended in Foreign languages:
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4
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High school units recommended in History:
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2
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High school units recommended in Mathematics:
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4
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High school units recommended in Science:
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4
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High school units recommended in Social Studies:
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3
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Entering Class Statistics: Harvard University
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Fall 2009 Selectivity
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Selectivity:
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most selective
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Fall 2009 Acceptance rate:
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7%
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Early decision acceptance rate:
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N/A
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Early action acceptance rate:
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N/A
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Acceptance rate (excluding early action and early decision students):
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7%
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Fall 2009 Applications, Acceptances, and Enrollments
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Number of applicants:
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29,114
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Number of applicants accepted:
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2,175
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Freshman enrollment for Fall 2009:
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1,663
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Percent of total enrolled incoming freshmen who been accepted under either early acceptance or early action:
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N/A
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Number of male applicants:
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14,743
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Number of male applicants accepted for Fall 2009:
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1,093
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Male freshman enrollment:
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826
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Number of female applicants:
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14,371
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Number of female applicants accepted Fall 2009:
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1,082
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Female freshman enrollment:
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837
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Fall 2009 Wait List
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Does the school have a waiting list?
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Yes
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Number of applicants placed on a waiting list:
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N/A
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Number of students on the wait list accepted:
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N/A
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Number of students enrolled from a waiting list:
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N/A
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Fall 2009 High School Rank
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Percent of first-year students submitting high school class standing:
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75%
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2009 Freshmen in top 10 percent of high school class:
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95%
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2009 Freshmen in top 25 percent of high school class:
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100%
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2009 Freshmen in top 50 percent of high school class:
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100%
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Fall 2009 High School GPA
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Percent of first-year students submitting high school GPA:
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N/A
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Average high school GPA:
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N/A
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Fall 2009 Freshmen SAT Scores
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Percent of first-year students submitting SAT scores:
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96%
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SAT Critical Reading 25th-75th percentile range:
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690-780
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SAT Math 25th-75th percentile range:
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690-790
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SAT Writing 25th-75th percentile range:
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690-780
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SAT Essay 25th-75th percentile range:
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N/A
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Percent with SAT Critical Reading scores in the 700-800 range:
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N/A
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Percent with SAT Critical Reading scores in the 600-699 range:
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N/A
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Percent with SAT Critical Reading scores in the 500-599 range:
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N/A
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Percent with SAT Critical Reading scores in the 400-499 range:
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N/A
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Percent with SAT Critical Reading scores in the 300-399 range:
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N/A
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Percent with SAT Critical Reading scores in the 200-299 range:
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N/A
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Percent with SAT Math scores in the 700-800 range:
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N/A
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Percent with SAT Math scores in the 600-699 range:
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N/A
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Percent with SAT Math scores in the 500-599 range:
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N/A
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Percent with SAT Math scores in the 400-499 range:
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N/A
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Percent with SAT Math scores in the 300-399 range:
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N/A
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Percent with SAT Math scores in the 200-299 range:
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N/A
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Fall 2009 Freshmen ACT Scores
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Percent of first-year students submitting ACT scores:
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29%
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ACT English 25th-75th percentile range:
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N/A
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ACT Math 25th-75th percentile range:
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N/A
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ACT Composite 25th-75th percentile range:
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31-34
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Percent with ACT English scores in the 30-36 range:
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N/A
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Percent with ACT English scores in the 24-29 range:
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N/A
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Percent with ACT English scores in the 18-23 range:
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N/A
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Percent with ACT English scores in the 12-17 range:
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N/A
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Percent with ACT English scores in the 6-11 range:
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N/A
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Percent with ACT English scores below 6:
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N/A
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Percent with ACT Math scores in the 30-36 range:
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N/A
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Percent with ACT Math scores in the 24-29 range:
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N/A
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Percent with ACT Math scores in the 18-23 range:
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N/A
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Percent with ACT Math scores in the 12-17 range:
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N/A
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Percent with ACT Math scores in the 6-11 range:
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N/A
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Percent with ACT Math scores below 6:
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N/A
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Percent with ACT Composite scores in the 30-36 range:
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N/A
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Percent with ACT Composite scores in the 24-29 range:
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N/A
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Percent with ACT Composite scores in the 18-23 range:
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N/A
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Percent with ACT Composite scores in the 12-17 range:
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N/A
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Percent with ACT Composite scores in the 6-11 range:
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N/A
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Percent with ACT Composite scores below 6:
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N/A
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International Student Admissions: Harvard University
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Deadlines and Requirements
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Application deadline:
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January 1 (Fall)
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Preapplication form required?
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No
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Separate application form required?
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No
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TOEFL
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TOEFL requirement?
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N/A
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May the TOEFL be submitted in place of the SAT or ACT?
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No
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Minimum TOEFL score required (paper test):
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N/A
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Minimum TOEFL score required (internet test):
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N/A
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Average TOEFL score (paper test):
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N/A
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Average TOEFL score (internet test):
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N/A
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