Admissions
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Black Lives Matter
The Admissions & Financial Aid Office stands with Black people around the nation, and we unequivocally state that Black Lives Matter.
In Response to COVID-19
The Admissions & Financial Aid Office and the Visitor Center are temporarily closed while staff are working remotely. We encourage you to explore Harvard College through our online information sessions and virtual tour.
In addition, we have updated our application requirements to extend our standardized testing policy through the 2021-2022 application cycle (January 29, 2021). We will allow students to apply for admission without requiring ACT or SAT test results.
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Admissions Deadlines
November 1
Restrictive Early Action admissions deadline. Restrictive Early Action applicants are notified by mid-December. Learn more about applying under our Restrictive Early Action program.
January 1
First-Year Regular Decision admissions deadline. Regular Decision applicants will be notified on April 6. View the full first-year admissions timeline.
Admissions Statistics
Admissions Statistics
A Profile of the Admitted Class of 2023
Statistics
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43,330 Applicants
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1,650 Enrolled students
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13 % International students
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55 % Receive need-based scholarships
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