Harvard University

Each day, Harvard students, faculty, staff, and alumni worldwide commit their skills, knowledge, and energy to advancing the public good and making a lasting impact on society.

24,519

• undergraduate and graduate students

20,667

• faculty and staff

400,000+

• alumni worldwide

35 million+

• learners through Harvard Online

Harvard University is a private Ivy League research university in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and the oldest institution of higher learning in the United States, founded in 1636. It is one of the most prestigious universities in the world, known for its extensive research, influential alumni network, and a substantial endowment, the largest of any academic institution.

Key Information

• Location: The main campus is centered on Harvard Yard in Cambridge, Massachusetts, with additional campuses in the Allston and Longwood Medical Areas of Boston.
• Academics: Harvard is a large, highly residential research university that offers 50 undergraduate majors, 134 graduate degrees, and 32 professional degrees. The university has twelve degree-granting schools, in addition to the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study.
• Admissions: Admission is highly selective, with an acceptance rate of around 3-3.45%. Applicants typically need a high GPA (around 4.2 or higher) and strong standardized test scores (e.g., 1580 SAT or 36 ACT) to be competitive.
• Financial Aid: The university has a generous needs-based financial aid program; scholarships are designed to cover 100% of a student's demonstrated financial need, and over 60% of students receive some form of aid.
• Student Life: The university hosts over 400 official student societies and features a vibrant campus life. Freshmen live in dormitories within Harvard Yard, while upperclassmen live in one of twelve residential houses.

Notable Alumni

Harvard's alumni, faculty, and researchers include numerous influential figures, such as eight U.S. presidents, multiple heads of state, 188 living billionaires, Nobel laureates, Pulitzer Prize recipients, and Olympic medalists.

You can find more information on the official Harvard University website or explore specific schools like Harvard Law School or Harvard Business School.

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