Harvard University

(Cambridge, MA)

Harvard, founded in 1636, is a private, Ivy League university. Radcliffe was established as an annex for women in 1879; all classes and facilities are now coeducational. Its 380-acre campus is located in Cambridge, across the Charles River from Boston. Campus architecture ranges from Bulfinch to H.H. Richardson to Le Corbusier.

Admissions

7.2%
of Applicants Admitted

GPA

Avg GPA of incoming frosh: 3.65

Admitted Freshmen Ranked

100% in Top 25% in H.S. Class
100% in Top 50% in H.S. Class

Regular Decision: January 01, 2011

SAT Required

Test Score Ranges

25th percentile to 75th percentile

2070–2350 SAT Total
690–780 SAT Reading
690–790 SAT Math
690–780 SAT Writing

31–34 ACT Composite
32–35 ACT English
31–35 ACT Math

Cost

$52,000
Annual tuition, fees, books, supplies, room and board

In-State Tuition: $37,012
Out-of-State Tuition: $37,012
Room and Board: $13,988
Books & Supplies: $1,000

Will I Like It

6,655
number of undergraduates

Private Non-Profit
Setting: City
53% Women

Famous Alumni

John Adams - American President

Ralph Waldo Emerson - Writer

Al Gore - American Vice President

John F. Kennedy - American President

Mackenzie King - Canadian Prime Minister

Sara Lazarus - Jazz vocalist

Yo Yo Ma - Cellist

Suzanne Malveaux - CNN Correspondent

Natalie Portman - Actress

Henry David Thoreau - Journalist, Philosopher and Writer

Areas of Study

Business & Economics

Economics

Education

Education Administration, Teaching

Engineering

Computer Science, Other Engineering

Health & Medicine

Dentistry, Health Administration, Pre-Med

Humanities

Art History, English Language & Literature, Foreign Languages

Music

General Music & Theory

Philosophy & Religion

Ministry, Philosophy, Religion

Politics & Law

Political Science & Government, Public Policy

Public Service

Public Administration

Science & Math

Astronomy, Biology, Chemistry, Math, Physics

Social Sciences

Anthropology, Other Social Sciences, Psychology, Sociology

Visual Arts & Design

Art

Extra Curriculars

Books, Chess, Anthropology Club, Church, Art Club, Band, Computers, Catholic Ministry, Chess Club, College Democrats, College Republicans, Computer Club, Languages, Marching Band, Ensemble, Medicine, FBLA - Future Business Leaders of America Clubs, Fellowship Christian Athletes, Piano, Poetry, Politics, Foreign Language Club, French Club, Student Council, German Club, Video Games, Glee Club, Gospel Choir, HOSA - Health Occupation Students of America, Investment Club, Junior Achievement, Math Club, Mock Trial, NAHS - National Art Honors Society, Orchestra, Poetry Society, Science Club, Science Olympiad, Spanish Club, Student Government & Council, Young Democrats

Mailing Address

Massachusetts Hall
Cambridge, MA 2138

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