College Advisor HubCommon Data Set
2024-2025Data below is extracted from Harvard University's official Common Data Set filing (2024-2025). The CDS is a standardized survey completed annually by colleges to provide consistent data on admissions, enrollment, costs, and financial aid.
Applicant Funnel
Admission Rate
3.6%
Total Applicants
53,985
Total Admitted
1,970
Total Enrolled
1,647
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applied | 25,613 | 28,372 | 53,985 |
| Admitted | 920 | 1,050 | 1,970 |
| Enrolled | 767 | 880 | 1,647 |
Early Admissions
Early Action
Deadline: 11/1
Admission Factors
How Harvard University rates each factor in admissions decisions.
Very Important
GPARecommendationsEssayExtracurricularsCharacter/Personal Qualities
Important
Class RankTest ScoresTalent/Ability
Considered
InterviewVolunteer WorkWork ExperienceLegacy/Alumni RelationGeographic ResidenceState ResidencyFirst GenerationDemonstrated Interest
Not Considered
Religious AffiliationRace/Ethnicity
Test Scores
Policy: considered if submitted
SAT Composite (25th–75th)740–780
8001600
SAT EBRW (25th–75th)770–800
200800
SAT Math (25th–75th)740–780
200800
ACT Composite (25th–75th)34–36
136
ACT English (25th–75th)35–36
136
ACT Math (25th–75th)32–36
136
Submitting SAT: 54%
Submitting ACT: 19%
GPA Distribution
Average GPA: 4.21
4.0
72.4%
3.75–3.99
22.2%
3.50–3.74
4.1%
3.25–3.49
0.6%
3.00–3.24
0.2%
2.50–2.99
0.3%
2.00–2.49
0.2%
Costs (CDS-Reported)
Tuition (In-State)
$59,320
Tuition (Out-of-State)
$59,320
Required Fees
$5,476
Room & Board
$22,130
Books & Supplies
$1,000
Total COA (In-State)
$87,926
Total COA (Out-of-State)
$87,926
Financial Aid
Avg Scholarship
$73,497
Avg % Need Met
100%
% Need Fully Met
100%
Avg Debt at Graduation
$22,262
% Graduating with Debt
13%
Graduation Rates
4-Year Rate
55.6%
5-Year Rate
94%
6-Year Rate
98%
Special Study Options
Cross-registrationDouble majorExchange student program (domestic)Honors ProgramIndependent studyStudent-designed majorStudy abroadUndergraduate Research
Data extracted from the Harvard University Common Data Set (2024-2025). Extraction coverage: 80.2%. View original PDF.