Among the most selective in the Northeast — top graduate earnings
Harvard University is a private institution in Cambridge with particular strength in biology and computer science. With an average SAT of 1553, the school attracts a competitive applicant pool.
A mid-sized campus of 7.8K undergraduates with a 7:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
97% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $101,817 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $16,816.
Established
1636
Motto
Veritas
Mascot
John Harvard
Type
Private research university
Conference
NCAA Division I Ivy League conference
Division
Division I
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3%Acceptance
1553SAT Avg
7,755Students
7:1Student:Faculty
97%Grad Rate
$101,817Earnings 10yr
$16,816Net Price
Admissions
Acceptance Rate3.5%
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1553
Reading & WritingMid: 755
740780
MathMid: 775
760800
ACT Score Range
CompositeMid: 35
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Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Tuition$59,076
Room & Board$20,374
Books & Supplies$1,000
Total Cost of Attendance$82,842
Average Net Price$16,816
Median Debt at Graduation$14,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$148
Net Price by Family Income
$0–30K$2,895
$30–48K$2,496
$48–75K$2,167
$75–110K$13,937
$110K+$53,571
Programs (305)
Student Body
Undergrads
7,755
Gender Split
53% / 47%
Women / Men
First Generation
26%
Pell Grant Recipients
16%
Race & Ethnicity
White 33%
Black 9%
Hispanic 12%
Asian 22%
Two+ 7%
Int'l 14%
Outcomes
4-Year Graduation Rate97.3%
Freshman Retention98.6%
Median Earnings After Graduation
6 Years$99,572
8 Years$101,095
10 Years$101,817
10-Year Earnings by Gender
Women
$111,100
Men
$175,600
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Source: Wikipedia