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Harvard University

Cambridge, Massachusetts · Private Non-Profit

Avg Earnings (5yr)

$99,572

Acceptance Rate

4%

Graduation Rate

98%

Annual Tuition

$59,076

At a Glance

Total Students

7,755

Retention Rate

99%

Faculty Ratio

7

Financial Aid

5%

Median Debt

$14,000

Campus Setting

City

Institution Type

Private Non-Profit

Institution Overview

Harvard University is a private, non-profit institution with a very selective acceptance rate of 3.5%. The university has a student body of 7,755, and it boasts high retention and graduation rates of 98.6% and 97.6%, respectively. The cost of tuition is $59,076. A small percentage of students receive financial aid, at 4.9%.

Graduates of Harvard University report strong earnings. One year after graduation, the median earnings are $92,518, increasing to $99,572 after five years and $101,817 after ten years. The median debt for graduates is $14,000.

Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data

Earning Projection Over Time

$93k

1 YEAR

$100k

5 YEARS

$102k

10 YEARS

Top 1% in Earnings

Graduate Outcomes

One year after graduation, Harvard University alumni earn a median salary of $92,518. Five years after graduation, the median salary is $99,572, and after ten years, the median salary is $101,817. The median debt for graduates is $14,000, and 4.9% of students receive financial aid.

Harvard University has a very high retention rate of 98.6% and a graduation rate of 97.6%. The university has a very selective acceptance rate of 3.5% and a student population of 7,755. The in-state tuition is $59,076.

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Campus Location

Cambridge, Massachusetts

Cambridge, MA 02138

Harvard University is located in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The campus is in a city setting.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Harvard University has an acceptance rate of 3.5%.