Admissions
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Admissions
Overview
The Future is Calling
Harness your curiosity and learn about the world—and yourself. Through our liberal arts and sciences curriculum, you'll discover how to use your passions to build a bright future.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Paying the admissions application fee is a hardship for my family. Can I get a waiver?
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What admissions criteria do you use?
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Which standardized tests does Harvard require?
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What is included in the Harvard supplement?
Apply
How to Apply
We’ll guide you through the Common Application or Coalition Application, Powered by Scoir, and answer any questions you have along the way.
Admissions Deadlines
November 1 - Restrictive Early Action
Restrictive Early Action applicants are notified by mid-December.
January 1 - Regular Decision
Regular Decision applicants will be notified by the end of March.
Learn About Applying Restrictive Early Action
Visit & Connect
Visit & Connect
From your own home, or while walking around Cambridge, there are lots of ways to explore our campus. Click any of the links below to learn more about everyday life at Harvard.
Why Harvard
Discover what makes Harvard the standard for liberal arts and sciences education. From our unparalleled academics to our revolutionary financial aid, we strive to offer the best resources to the next generation of leaders.
Read more about choosing Harvard
- Crimson Pride
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Innovation
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Groundbreaking Research
Undergraduates have access to more than $7 million in funding to pursue research in the sciences, social sciences, arts, or humanities. - Creative Expression
Theater, Dance, and Media - one of Harvard's newest concentrations - is just one of the many pathways in the arts and humanities.
Afford Harvard
Harvard is affordable for all admitted students. Financial aid covers all demonstrated need for all students. Families making under $100,000 a year pay nothing for their student's education, and families making under $200,000 a year will pay no tuition, with additional aid likely.
Learn more about financial aid
Calculate Your Estimated Scholarship
How affordable is Harvard? See for yourself with our Net Price Calculator.
Spotlights and Stories
My Favorite Places On / Around Campus
As I look back on my 4 years, I would like to share some of my favorite places around Harvard's campus.
Latest Stories
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A Letter to Incoming Students
Now that I’ve completed my first semester at Harvard, here are the three biggest takeaways I would share with incoming students.
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Admissions News
- [### College accepts 1,937 to Class of 2028
March 28th, 2024](https://news.harvard.edu/gazette/story/2024/03/college-accepts-1937-to-class-of-2028-admissions/) - [### College accepts 692 under Early Action Program
December 14th, 2023](https://news.harvard.edu/gazette/story/2023/12/college-accepts-692-under-early-action-program/) - [### Harvard further expands financial aid to ease access
March 31st, 2023](https://news.harvard.edu/gazette/story/2023/03/college-makes-regular-admission-offers-to-1220/)
Admissions Statistics
Admissions Statistics
Harvard welcomes students from across the country and all over the world, with diverse backgrounds and far-ranging talents and interests.
A Profile of the Admitted Class of 2029
Statistics
- 47,893
Applicants - 2,003
Admitted students - 16 %
International students - 55 %
Receive need-based scholarships
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Related Topics
[### First-Year Applicants
Here's everything you need to know about applying to Harvard College as a first-year applicant.](https://college.harvard.edu/admissions/apply/first-year-applicants)
[### Apply For Financial Aid
We strive to make our financial aid application as streamlined as possible.](https://college.harvard.edu/financial-aid/apply-financial-aid)
[### Application Requirements
Here you'll find a detailed explanation of each requirement of the application, including teacher recommendations, test scores, and school reports.](https://college.harvard.edu/admissions/apply/application-requirements)
Policies and Reporting
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Annual Fire Safety Report
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Clery (Campus Security) Act
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Code of Conduct
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Copyright Infringement
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Disability
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FERPA
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Retention and Graduation Rates