Tuition (in-state)$59,300
Student : faculty7:1
Acceptance4%
Enrollment24,500
Walk score90
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Education
| Programs | Government, economics, computer science, life sciences, history |
|---|---|
| Graduation | 98% six-year graduation rate |
| Teaching style | Large lecture sections for introductory courses; honors programs and upper-level seminars are smaller. |
Tuition and cost
| In-state tuition | $59,300 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $59,300 |
| Room and board | $21,500 |
Sticker price before aid. Most students here pay less; see Scholarships and our guide to reading a financial aid letter.
Faculty
| Student : faculty ratio | 7:1 |
|---|---|
| Tenure | Roughly 70–80% tenured or tenure-track |
| Who teaches first-years | Faculty lecture; graduate instructors lead many discussion sections and labs. |
- Student-to-faculty ratio of 7:1
- Six-year graduation rate of 98%
Location and walk score
90/ 100
| Setting | Urban campus with daily needs within walking distance |
|---|---|
| Climate | Four seasons with cold, snowy winters |
| Getting around | Strong transit; most students go car-free |
Things to do nearby
- Harvard Square bookshops
- Head of the Charles Regatta
- Harvard Art Museums
Graduate degrees
| Graduate enrollment | 15,000 |
|---|
- Graduate School of Arts and Sciences
- Harvard Law, Business, Medical and Kennedy schools
- Graduate School of Education
- Design
Jobs and outcomes
Median starting salary$90,000
Employed or in grad school within 6 months92%
Career servicesMignone Center for Career Success; alumni network of 400,000
Top employers of recent graduates
- Goldman Sachs
- McKinsey
- Bain
- Teach For America
Salary and placement figures are the institution's most recent first-destination survey, typically six months after graduation. Compare on the compare page.
Internships and co-ops
80%of students complete an internship or co-op
- Harvard College Funded Internship program
- Summer Undergraduate Research Village
- Mignone Center funding for unpaid internships
Alumni
| Living alumni | 400,000 |
|---|---|
| Where graduates go | Employers in the region's largest industries plus national consulting, technology and healthcare firms |
Notable graduates
- John F. Kennedy
- Barack Obama
- Conan O'Brien
Teams
| Division | NCAA Division I |
|---|---|
| Conference | Ivy League |
| Marquee sports | Football, basketball, soccer and Olympic sports at the varsity level |
| Club and intramural | Club and intramural programs in 30+ sports |
Scholarships
Harvard Financial Aid InitiativeTuition-free for families under $200k; no cost under $100k · Deadline: Jan 1
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