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Harvard University Admission
Cambridge, Massachusetts•
Acceptance Rate
Harvard University is an institution with an enrollment of 1,687 undergraduate students. Admission is fairly competitive as Harvard University acceptance rate is 5%.
39,506
Applied
1,687
Enrolled
Admission Chance
Find out your chances of getting into Harvard University and compare your SAT/ACT scores with thousands of applicants. Students who were admitted and enrolled typically had standardized test scores in these ranges:
Average Accepted SAT: 1460 - 1590
Average Accepted ACT: 32 - 35
Application Requirements
The requirements for Harvard University admission are outlined below. These requirements apply to all students who are interested in pursuing a degree at Harvard University. The university typically requires a high school diploma, taking SAT/ACT and passing TOEFL for international applicants.
Application Deadlines
| Application Closing | Notification Date | Rolling Admissions | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall freshmen | January 1st | April 1st | |
| Other early decision plan | Not reported | Not reported | |
| Transfer | March 1st | June 15th |
Admission Resources
School website: http://www.harvard.edu
Admissions office website: http://college.harvard.edu/admissions
Online Application website: http://college.harvard.edu/admissions/application-process/application-requirements
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