Harvard University, MA
Private Nonprofit
4-Year • Large • Highly Residential
Doctoral University
Very Selective • Low Transfer-In
Main Campus
Harvard University Rankings
Affordability73
Selectivity98
Retention98
Graduation98
Earnings95
Diversity91
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at Harvard University
95%
Bachelor’s
5%
Associate’s
-
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender Studies1%
Biological and Biomedical Sciences13%
Computer and Information Sciences8%
Engineering4%
English Language and Literature3%
Foreign Languages, Linguistics2%
History7%
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities2%
Mathematics and Statistics10%
Multi-disciplinary Studies1%
Natural Resources and Conservation1%
Philosophy and Religious Studies2%
Physical Sciences7%
Psychology5%
Social Sciences31%
Visual and Performing Arts3%
Admissions
Getting into Harvard University
5%
Admission Rate
770
Median SAT Math
750
Median SAT Reading
34
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)740–800
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)720–780
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)33–35
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending Harvard University
$50K
In-State Tuition
$50K
Out-of-State Tuition
$71K
Average Total Cost
$16K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | MA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $2K | $18K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $1K | $19K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $3K | $21K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $20K | $24K | $19K |
| >$110K | $46K | $29K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after Harvard University
2%
Receive Federal Loans
$12K
Median Federal Debt
71%
Repayment Rate
$143
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | MA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 45% | 44% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 21% | 16% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 14% | 13% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 4% | 12% | 9% |
| >$110K | 16% | 21% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | MA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $12K | $14K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $15K | $14K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $10K | $14K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $17K | $14K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $12K | $13K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $30K | $25K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $16K | $19K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $4K | $7K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $3K | $4K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | MA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 67% | 57% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 71% | 61% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 69% | 64% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 76% | 68% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at Harvard University
99%
Retention Rate
<1%
Transfer Rate
8%
Withdrawal Rate
97%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | MA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 87% | 48% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 97% | 62% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 98% | 63% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | MA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 98% | 58% | 53% |
| Black | 99% | 50% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 98% | 61% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 99% | 53% | 47% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 100% | 51% | 40% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 100% | 49% | 43% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 97% | 61% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 96% | 54% | 44% |
| Other race | 100% | 53% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after Harvard University
89%
Employment Rate
$70K
Median Salary
$45K
25 Pctl Salary
$111K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | MA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 89% | 89% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 90% | 87% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 89% | 88% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 90% | 86% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 89% | 86% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | MA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $19K | $10K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $45K | $23K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $70K | $36K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $111K | $52K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $234K | $67K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | MA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $70K | $36K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $84K | $42K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $90K | $46K | $35K |
Students
Students at Harvard University
7,582
Undergraduates
99%
Full-time Undergrads
22
Avg Entry Age
21,616
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | MA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 49% | 64% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 51% | 36% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | MA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 19% | 5% | 4% |
| Black | 8% | 13% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 41% | 54% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11% | 14% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | <1% | <1% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 12% | 5% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 7% | 3% | 3% |
| Other race | 2% | 5% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | MA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 40% | 33% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 23% | 15% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 14% | 16% | 16% |
| $75K–$110K | 4% | 16% | 14% |
| >$110K | 20% | 24% | 15% |
Location Map
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