Harvard University
Cambridge, MA, US🇺🇸
Stories from students at Harvard University
Harvard University 🇺🇸
Cambridge, US
Two Gap Years, 30 Rejections, and a Full Ride to Harvard: How I made it to Boston as a Syrian
by Leen from Syria 🇸🇾
Harvard University 🇺🇸
Cambridge, US
From Ukraine to Harvard, with Georgia in Between: Mariia’s Story of Resilience and Success
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by Mariia from Ukraine 🇺🇦
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Cambridge, US
From Blockade to Breakthrough: My Journey to Harvard on a Full-Ride
by Argine from Armenia 🇦🇲
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Cambridge, US
From Ceará to Harvard: My Journey as a Brazilian Student on a Full-Ride Scholarship
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by Maria Clara from Brazil 🇧🇷
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Cambridge, US
Small Town, Big Dreams: My Journey to Harvard GSE
by Lida from Armenia 🇦🇲
Harvard University 🇺🇸
Cambridge, US
From Armenian High School to FLEX and Harvard Class of 2028 with a Full Scholarship
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by Tigran from Armenia 🇦🇲
Harvard University 🇺🇸
Cambridge, US
From Poland to Ivy League: My Experience Applying and Attending Harvard University
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by Natalia from Poland 🇵🇱
Harvard University 🇺🇸
Cambridge, US
How I got into Harvard University with Full Financial Aid as an international student from Brazil
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by Styves from Brazil 🇧🇷
Harvard University 🇺🇸
Cambridge, US
From Central Asia to Ivy League: My journey of getting admitted to Harvard
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by Alikseniia from Kyrgyzstan 🇰🇬
Harvard University 🇺🇸
Cambridge, US
How I got into Harvard from a Japanese High School
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by aya_no_bouken from Japan 🇯🇵
Location & Campus
Gender Distribution
Fall 2023 undergraduate% of International Students
2023-2024 undergraduateHarvard University is located in Midsize City of Cambridge, MA, US🇺🇸
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
Fall 2023 undergraduateInternational
Overall
Test Scores SAT/ACT
Test Policy for Fall 2025: SAT/ACT Required
SAT
Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
740780
Math
760800
ACT
Composite
3436
Relative Importance of Factors in Admission Decisions
Academic Factors
| Factor | Very Important | Important | Considered | Not Considered |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rigor of secondary school record | ✓ | |||
| Class rank | ✓ | |||
| Academic GPA | ✓ | |||
| Standardized test scores | ✓ | |||
| Application essay | ✓ | |||
| Recommendation(s) | ✓ |
Non-Academic Factors
| Factor | Very Important | Important | Considered | Not Considered |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Interview | ✓ | |||
| Extracurricular activities | ✓ | |||
| Talent/ability | ✓ | |||
| Character/personal qualities | ✓ | |||
| First generation | ✓ | |||
| Alumni/ae relation | ✓ | |||
| Geographical residence | ✓ | |||
| State residency | ✓ | |||
| Religious affiliation/commitment | ✓ | |||
| Volunteer work | ✓ | |||
| Work experience | ✓ | |||
| Level of applicant’s interest | ✓ |
Costs & Aid
$86,705Total Cost (On Campus)
$11,617Average Cost After Aid (On Campus)
| Estimated expenses | Academic year 2023-24 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate tuition and fees | $59,076 |
| Books and supplies | $1,000 |
| On-campus housing | $20,374 |
| On-campus other expenses | $6,255 |
| Total | $86,705 |
Rankings
#3Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2025
#3U.S. News Best National University Rankings 2025
#4QS World University Rankings 2025
Fields of Study
Students graduated in 2022-2023