Admission Statistics
For the academic year 2022-23, Harvard's acceptance rate is 3.24% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 82.96%. 28,024 men and 33,197 women applied to Harvard and 908 men and 1,076 women students were accepted.
Among them, 740 men and 906 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2022).
The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at Harvard.
| Total | Men | Women | Another Gender | Gender Unknown | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applicants | 61,221 | 28,024 | 33,197 | 0 | 0 |
| Admitted | 1,984 | 908 | 1,076 | 0 | 0 |
| Enrolled | 1,646 | 740 | 906 | 0 | 0 |
| Acceptance Rate | 3.24% | 3.24% | 3.24% | - | - |
| Yield | 82.96% | 81.50% | 84.20% | - | - |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
SAT and ACT Score Distribution
In 2023, 903 students (55% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 466 students (28%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at Harvard.
The median SAT score is 1,550 with 760 SAT EBRW and 790 SAT Math median scores. The 75th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 780 and the 25th percentile is 730. The SAT Math 75th percentile score is 800 and 25th percentile is 760 .
The median ACT composite score is 35 with 75th percentile score of 36 and 25th percentile score of 34 at Harvard. The median ACT math score is 34 and the ACT English score is 35.
The SAT and ACT scores at Harvard University are relatively high compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,492, ACT: 34 - private (not-for-profit) research university with very high research activity).
| 25th Percentile | 50th Percentile (Median) | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Total | 1490 | 1550 | 1580 |
| SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 730 | 760 | 780 |
| SAT Math | 760 | 790 | 800 |
| ACT Composite | 34 | 35 | 36 |
| ACT Math | 32 | 34 | 35 |
| ACT English | 35 | 35 | 36 |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
Application Requirements
It requires to submit High School Record (or Transcript), Recommendations, and Personal statement or essay to its applicants.
The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but considered in admission process at Harvard. The english proficiency test is not reqired, but considered.
The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Harvard University.
For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .
| High School GPA | Considered, if submitted |
|---|---|
| High School Rank | Considered, if submitted |
| High School Record (or Transcript) | Required |
| Completion of College Preparatory Program | Considered, if submitted |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies | Considered, if submitted |
| SAT / ACT | Considered, if submitted |
| English Proficiency Test | Considered, if submitted |
| Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc) | Considered, if submitted |
| Work experience | Considered, if submitted |
| Personal statement or essay | Required |
| Legacy status | Considered, if submitted |
General Admissions Information
The application fee is $85 for undergraduate schools and $105 for graduate schools of Harvard University. The next table provides general admission information for applying to Harvard.
| Open Admission Policy | No |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Application Fees | $85 |
| Graduate Application Fees | $105 |
| Admission Information | college.harvard.edu/admissions |
| Online Application | college.harvard.edu/admissions/apply/application-requirements |
| Calendar System | Semester |
| Credits Accepted | Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
| Degree Offered | 1-Year Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master, Post-Master Certificate, Doctoral (Research), Doctoral (Professional Practice) |