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College admissions information for Harvard University.
General Information
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Contact Information Massachusetts Hall, Cambridge, MA 02138 www.harvard.edu/ college@fas.harvard.edu |
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| Degrees Offered
Associate's Degree Bachelor's Degree Master's Degree Doctor's Degree First-professional Degree | Type of Institution Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above |
| Certificates Offered Postbaccalaureate certificate Post-master's certificate First-professional certificate | Carnegie Classification Research Universities (very high research activity) |
| Special Learning Opportunities ROTC (Army, Navy, Air Force) Teacher certification Study abroad | Federal Aid Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Stafford Loan) or scholarships. Students will not be eligible for federal aid without completing the FAFSA Financial Aid Application. Harvard University FAFSA School Code |
| Credit Accepted Advanced placement (AP) credits | Religious Affiliation Not applicable |
| Student Population 25,120 (9,750 undergraduate) | Campus Setting City: Midsize |
| Undergraduate Student Age 69% under 25, 3% over 25 | Campus Housing Yes |
Admissions Information
| Undergraduate Application Fee (2006-2007) Click here to apply online | $65 |
| UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSIONS: FALL 2006 | |||
| TOTAL | MEN | WOMEN | |
| Number of applicants | 22,645 | 10,968 | 11,677 |
| Percent admitted | 9 | 9 | 9 |
| Percent admitted who enrolled Full-time | 83 | 83 | 84 |
| Percent admitted who enrolled Part-time | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| ADMISSIONS CONSIDERATIONS | ||
| REQUIRED | RECOMMENDED | |
| Secondary school GPA | X | |
| Secondary school rank | X | |
| Secondary school record | X | |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | X | |
| Recommendations | X | |
| Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) | X | |
| TEST SCORES: FALL 2006 (ENROLLED FIRST-TIME STUDENTS) | ||
| STUDENTS SUBMITTING SCORES | NUMBER | PERCENT |
| SAT | 1667 | 99 |
| ACT | 306 | 18 |
| TEST SCORES | 25TH PERCENTILE* | 75TH PERCENTILE** |
| SAT Critical Reading | 690 | 800 |
| SAT Math | 700 | 790 |
| ACT Composite | 31 | 34 |
| ACT English | 31 | 35 |
| ACT Math | 31 | 35 |
| * 25% of students scored at or below ** 25% of students scored above Data applies to first-time degree/certificate-seeking students. Institutions are asked to report test scores only if they are required for admission. | ||
Student Expenses
| UNDERGRADUATE ACADEMIC YEAR PRICES | |||
| DETAILED EXPENSES | 2006-2007 | 2005-2006 | 2004-2005 |
| Tuition and fees | |||
| In-State | $33,709 | $32,097 | $30,620 |
| Out-of-State | $33,709 | $32,097 | $30,620 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 | $950 |
| Living Arrangement | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $9,946 | $9,578 | $9,260 |
| Other | $1,795 | $1,675 | $1,620 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $9,946 | $9,578 | $9,260 |
| Other | $1,795 | $1,675 | $1,620 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other | $1,795 | $1,675 | $1,620 |
| TOTAL EXPENSES | 2006-2007 | 2005-2006 | 2004-2005 |
| In-State | |||
| On Campus | $46,450 | $44,350 | $42,450 |
| Off Campus | $46,450 | $44,350 | $42,450 |
| Off Campus with Family | $36,504 | $34,772 | $33,190 |
| Out-Of-State | |||
| On Campus | $46,450 | $44,350 | $42,450 |
| Off Campus | $46,450 | $44,350 | $42,450 |
| Off Campus with Family | $36,504 | $34,772 | $33,190 |
| All student expenses data apply to first-time degree/certificate-seeking students. | |||
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