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
We are delighted to once again be offering in-person campus visits. If you are unable to visit campus, we encourage you to explore Harvard College through our student stories, our online information sessions, and virtual tour.
We have revised our application requirements to extend our standardized testing policy through the 2022-2026 application cycles. We will allow students to apply for admission without requiring ACT or SAT test results.
You can view more detailed information about our campus operations on Campus Updates.
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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 by the end of March. View the full first-year admissions timeline.
Admissions Statistics
Admissions Statistics
A Profile of the Admitted Class of 2025
Statistics
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57,786 Applicants
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1,962 Enrolled students
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15 % International students
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55 % Receive need-based scholarships
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