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Overview

The Future Is Calling

Harness your curiosity and learn about the world—and yourself. Through our liberal arts and sciences curriculum, you'll discover how to use your passions to build a bright future.

Special Application Information for High School Juniors

In the face of unprecedented uncertainty surrounding the coronavirus and the economy, we want to be helpful in any way we can. We have heard from students, parents, and college counselors about a number of specific concerns including standardized testing, financial aid, and our whole person admissions review. Read our special message for high school juniors applying to Harvard.

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Why Harvard

Discover what makes Harvard the standard for liberal arts and sciences education. From our unparalleled academics to our revolutionary financial aid, we strive to offer the best resources to the next generation of leaders.
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  • Students cheering at a Harvard football game

    Crimson Pride

    Harvard is home to 42 Division I intercollegiate sports teams - more than any other college in the country.

  • Student creating virtual reality game

    Innovation

    From physical spaces to funding, Harvard provides the support for students to investigate and explore their world.

  • A student doing research in a lab

    Groundbreaking Research

    Undergraduates have access to more than $7 million in funding to pursue research in the sciences, social sciences, arts, or humanities.

  • Three students warming up on stage

    Creative Expression

    Theater, Dance, and Media - Harvard's newest concentration - is just one of the many pathways in the arts and humanities.

Explore Harvard

Visit & Explore

Meet current students, explore Cambridge and Boston, and learn more about everyday life at Harvard.

A Student’s Guide to Boston

Author: Allison Scharmann Class of '21
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Calculate Your Estimated Scholarship

How affordable is Harvard? See for yourself with our Net Price Calculator.

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How to Apply

We’ll guide you through the Common Application, Universal Application, or Coalition Application and answer any questions you have along the way.

Upcoming Deadlines

May 1

Admissions reply deadline for all admitted first-year students. Please reply to our offer of admission using the form in your Applicant Portal.

November 1

Early Action admissions deadline. Learn more about applying under our Early Action program.

First-Year Application Timeline

Spotlights and Stories

Latest Stories

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News & Events

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Admissions Statistics

Admissions Statistics

Harvard welcomes students from across the country and all over the world, with diverse backgrounds and far-ranging talents and interests.

A Profile of the Admitted Class of 2023

Statistics

  • 43,330 Applicants

  • 1,650 Enrolled students

  • 13 % International students

  • 55 % Receive need-based scholarships

Related Topics

First-Year Applicants

Here's everything you need to know about applying to Harvard College as a first-year applicant.

Apply For Financial Aid

We strive to make our financial aid application as streamlined as possible.

Application Requirements

Here you'll find a detailed explanation of each requirement of the application, including teacher recommendations, test scores, and school reports.

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