Harvard University is a private institution in Cambridge, Massachusetts, enrolling 31,345 students. It admits 4% of applicants. The average student pays $13,259 per year after financial aid, against a published cost of $74,171.

Admissions

Acceptance rate: 4%
Applicants: 57,786
Admitted: 2,318
Yield: 84.2%

Cost and financial aid

Cost of attendance: $74,171
Average net price: $13,259
Tuition and fees: $55,587
Median debt at graduation: $8,067

Academics and campus

Total enrollment: 31,345
Student-faculty ratio: 7:1
Graduation rate: 97%
Freshman retention: 96%
US News rank: #2

After graduation

Median earnings (10 yr): $95,114
Median earnings (6 yr): $87,213
Loan repayment (3 yr): 82.6%

Source: IPEDS and Common Data Set filings. Figures reflect the most recent reporting year available for Harvard University.

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