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The Admissions Abstract

Abstract: Harvard College

Here are the vital admissions stats for America's oldest college.

Jun 26, 2025
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Harvard College

harvard.edu

Cambridge, MA

Private | Doctoral University

Religious Affiliation: None

Undergraduates: 9,095

Total Enrollment: 30,386

Student Faculty Ratio: 7:1

Athletics:

Crimson

NCAA Division I

Ivy League

Tuition: $61,676

Total Cost: $89,315

Average Net Price: $17,900

Financial Aid: $64,942

Admissions Information:

Applicants: 56397

Percent Accepted: 3%

Average High School GPA: 4.2

SAT 25th Percentile | SAT Median | SAT 75th Percentile

1500 | 1550 | 1580

ACT 25th Percentile | ACT Median | ACT 75th Percentile

34 | 35 | 36

Test Required

Application Information

Application Portal: Common Application

Early Action Deadline: November 1

Early Decision Deadline: None

Regular Decision Deadline: January 1

Recommendations: 2 Teacher Recommendations required

Supplemental Essays:

The following required five short answer questions invite you to reflect on and share how your life experiences and academic and extracurricular activities shaped you, how you will engage with othe…

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