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About
Overview
An Undergraduate Experience Like No Other
Harvard College is a close-knit undergraduate community within Harvard University. With world-class faculty, groundbreaking research opportunities, and a commitment to a diverse environment of bright, talented students, Harvard is more than just a place to get an education—it's where students come to be transformed.
About Harvard College
From library and museum collections to arts, athletics, and service, Harvard’s campus resources are unparalleled. Teaching and research are integral to Harvard College—students learn from faculty of the highest caliber, conduct their own investigations, and contribute to research in labs and libraries
At the heart of Harvard College are the Houses, where students live and learn alongside their peers, faculty members, and graduate students. As a smaller home within the College and University, each House offers an enriching and supportive environment where students grow as individuals and as members of their community.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is a "liberal arts & sciences" education?
Mission, Vision, & History
Mission, Vision, & History
At Harvard College, we have been shaping the future for nearly 400 years. We are committed to helping students undergo an intellectual, social, and personal transformation far beyond the traditional college experience.
Facts & Figures
Statistics
- 1636
Opened in - 98 %
Graduation rate of our students - 7,103
Students - 7:1
Student to faculty ratio
Intellectual Vitality
Fostering a Community of Learning
Through intellectual vitality, the Harvard College community seeks to establish a culture in which all members speak, listen, and ask questions of each other – and ourselves – with curiosity and respect. This is critical to achieve the mission of Harvard College and what we as a community believe in.
Learn more about Intellectual Vitality
Dean David Deming
Dean David Deming
David Deming, Isabelle and Scott Black Professor of Political Economy at Harvard Kennedy School, professor of education and economics at the Harvard Graduate School of Education, and former faculty dean of Kirkland House, became Danoff Dean of Harvard College on July 1, 2025.
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Campus
From health services, advising, and accommodations for disabilities, to help with foreign languages and technology, find all the resources to support and guide you.
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College Offices
College Offices
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Related Topics
[### Campus
From our libraries to our museums, our support services to our common spaces, our campus is teeming with resources to guide your experience.](https://college.harvard.edu/about/campus)
[### Liberal Arts & Sciences
Our liberal arts and sciences philosophy encourages students to step outside their comfort zone. Learn how to achieve your academic goals at Harvard.](https://college.harvard.edu/academics/liberal-arts-sciences)
[### Residential Life
Residential Life at Harvard provides the opportunity to develop your own community through shared experiences.](https://college.harvard.edu/student-life/residential-life)