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Private Non-Profit4-Yearmedium campus
Harvard University
Cambridge, MA
4.7Exceptional
3%
Highly Selective
98%
Graduation
About Harvard University
Harvard University is a private, non-profit four-year institution located in Cambridge, Massachusetts. With an enrollment of approximately 7,755 undergraduate students, it is a mid-size institution. Harvard University is one of the most selective institutions in the country, admitting only 3% of applicants. It boasts an exceptional 98% graduation rate, among the highest in the nation. Graduates earn a median salary of $101,817 within 10 years of enrollment. After financial aid, the average student pays a net price of $16,816 per year.
Key Statistics
Acceptance Rate
3%
Class of 2026 data
Graduation Rate
98%
Enrollment
7,755
Total students
Median Earnings
$101,817
10 yrs after entry
In-State Tuition
$59,076
Per year
Out-of-State Tuition
$59,076
Per year
Average Net Price
$16,816
After aid (avg)
SAT Range
N/A or test-optional
Campus Location
Admissions
Admission Requirements
SAT Score Range (M+R)
Test-optional / N/A
ACT Score Range
34 – 36
Test Score Ranges
SAT Score (Math + Reading)
Test-optional / N/A
SAT Math
25th
760
Median
775
75th
800
200800
ACT Composite
25th
34
Median
35
75th
36
136
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Cost & Financial Aid
Cost Comparison
Out-of-State Tuition$59,076/yr
Avg Net Price (after aid)$16,816/yr
What most students actually pay
Return on Investment
Excellent4-Year Cost
$67,264
10-Year Earnings
$1,018,170
ROI Multiple
15.1×
Based on avg net price × 4 years vs. median earnings × 10 years after enrollment
Scholarships at Harvard University
Student Outcomes
98%
Graduation Rate
Above national average
$102k
Median Earnings
10 years after enrollment
7,755
Total Enrollment
Undergraduate students
