Harvard University
1465-1483 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, United StatesAbout Harvard University
Overview
Enrollment
36,012Demographics
- Asian - 22.9%
- Black/African American - 15.2%
- Hispanic/Latino - 12.3%
- Other - 49.6%
Degree awarded
- Bachelor's degrees
- Master's degree
- Doctorate's degree
- Professional Studies
- Harvard Extension School
Areas of study
- African and African American Studies
- Anthropology
- Applied Mathematics
- Astrophysics
- Biomedical Engineering
- Chemical and Physical Biology
- Chemistry
- Chemistry and Physics
- Classics
- Comparative Literature
- Computer Science
- Earth and Planetary Sciences
- East Asian Studies
- Economics
- Electrical Engineering
- Engineering Sciences
- English
- Environmental Science and Engineering
- Environmental Science and Public Policy
- Folklore and Mythology
- Germanic Languages and Literatures
- Government
- History
- History and Literature
- History and Science
- History of Art and Architecture
- Human Developmental and Regenerative Biology
- Human Evolutionary Biology
- Integrative Biology
- Linguistics
- Mathematics
- Mechanical Engineering
- Molecular and Cellular Biology
- Music
- Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations
- Neurobiology
- Philosophy
- Physics
- Psychology
- Religion, Comparative Study of
- Romance Languages and Literatures
- Slavic Languages and Literatures
- Social Studies
- Sociology
- South Asian Studies
- Special Concentrations
- Statistics
- Theater, Dance, and Media
- Visual and Environmental Studies
- Women, Gender, and Sexuality
Student to Faculty Ratio
6:1
Faculty
- Total Faculty - 2,400
Average class size
10-40
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Location
30 Dunster Street Cambridge, MA 02138
Nearest cities
- Boston - 3.5 miles away
- New York City - 210 miles away
- Philadelphia - 304 miles away
Academics
Quick Facts
- Founded in 1636
- Most prestigious university in the world
- housed 48 Nobel Laureates, 32 heads of state, 48 Pulitzer Prize winners
- an endowment of $37.1 billion dollars
- 59,000 alumni living in some 202 different countries.
Popular Majors
- Social Sciences
- Biological sciences
- Computer science
- Mathematics
- International Law
- Political Science
- Business
Popular Minors
- Psychology
- Biology
- Creative writing
- Environmental studies
- Economics
Admissions
- Application Deadline
- Jan 1
- SAT Reading and Writing
- 710-800
- SAT Math
- 720-800
- ACT Range
- 32-35
- Application Fee
- 75
- SAT/ACT
- Required
- High School GPA
- 4.04
- Early Decision/Early Action
- Nov. 1
Student life
- In-State
- 16.5%
- Out-of-State
- 70.4%
- International
- 12.8%
Being one of the best universities in the world, Harvard strives to create a world-class experience for its diverse student population. They have over 400 official student organizations from extracurriculars to athletic to create a well rounded college experience. Student activities can range from the intramural teams to volunteerism to participating in the Harvard innovation lab, all to better enrich students in addition to their academic career.
Student services
Harvard is committeed to supporting its students in their academic career, which is why they have many services ranging from financial aid to providing health support. In addition to student services centers for undergraduate students, each graduate program has their own office for student services to better cater to the needs of those students.
Learning Assistance Service
Health center
Office of Student Affairs
Counseling and Mental Health Services
Athletics
Harvard students receive free student memberships at the Harvard Athletic Facilities. These facilities include unlimited access to the MAC, Blodgett Pool, Hemenway Gymnasium, Quadrangle Recreational Athletic Center (QRAC), and the Murr Center Fitness Room. there are extra fees to use of squash and tennis courts, group exercise classes, towel service, and Blodgett and MAC locker rental. In addition, the Dudley House offers many opportunities for students to play through intramural teams and have fun.
Men's Sports
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Heavyweight Crew
- Lightweight Crew
- Cross Country
- Fencing
- Football
- Golf
- Ice Hockey
- Lacrosse
- Sailing
- Skiing
- Soccer
- Squash
- Swimming & Diving
- Tennis
- Track & Field
- Volleyball
- Water Polo
- Wrestling
Women's Sports
- Basketball
- Heavyweight Crew
- Lightweight Crew
- Cross Country
- Fencing
- Field Hockey
- Golf
- Ice Hockey
- Lacrosse
- Rugby
- Sailing
- Skiing
- Soccer
- Softball
- Squash
- Swimming & diving
- Tennis
- Track & Field
- Volleyball
- Water Polo
After graduation
- Graduation Rate
- not disclosed%
- Employed 2 Years After Graduation
- 97.5%
- Student Debt
- 10% graduate debt-free
Notable Locations
Main Entrance of Lowell House
Lowellâs entrance is an aesthetic experience. With a red brick arch and green contrast in the background you will step into another century.
Anneberg Hall
Most freshmen students refer to this hall as the âberg. you may hear at Harvard " Want to go for dinner at the âberg?â you can take the elevator use the balcony even.
Bartley's Burger
If you saw the movies The Social Network or Good Will Hunting, you would notice this Burger spot filmed. A lot of students hit this spot for the best burgers, making it a notable space on Campus.
Libraries and Study Areas
Baker Library
Countway Library
Gutman Library
Biblioteca Berenson
Frances Loeb Library
Residences on campus
Child Hall
Conant Hall
Richards Hall
Perkins
Greenough
Hurlbut
Pennypacker
Wigglesworth
Grays
Matthews
Weld
Apley Court
School Reviews
Ranked #2 in the 2019 edition of Best Colleges is National Universities, #6 in the world according to the Times Higher Education World University Rankings.
Another student wrote on niche.com The academics aren't really more difficult than your average college, but I think the high ability level of the students makes the grading harsher than your average college. I think a B at Harvard would be an A at the average college in America.
Some of the professors are very rude and arrogant toward undergrads. I experienced that firsthand on at least four occasions (four different professors).
The place can feel overwhelming and lonely at times, and there's no hand-holding. Also, when it comes to finding a job at graduation, you're on your own. Nobody's going to knock on your door with a job offer. Career Services exists, of course, but they aren't going to knock on your door either, and they're primarily only useful if you want to work on Wall Street. If you want any help at Harvard (job-seeking help, mental health help...any help), you have to seek it out."
From gradreports.com, a class of 2016 student wrote "It's a really good school with too much to offer. Therefore people who get the most out of the school are those who have a set of skills they are seeking to get. I noticed that although work experience is not a requirement for admission, previous work experience is very helpful. There are also several versions of the degree so take your time to find one that is tailored to your need. Reach out! Reach out! Reach out!. The students are exceptionally helpful and the staff so ask questions via email .
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