Why Harvard
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Aerial view, students in common room, students in various classrooms
Why Harvard
Overview
Before you can change the world, you need to understand it.
Harvard's liberal arts and sciences philosophy encourages you to ask difficult questions, explore unfamiliar terrain, and indulge your passion for discovery.
Harvard students have access to courses, research institutes, and faculty mentors from all parts of Harvard. With world-renowned faculty, state-of-the-art resources, and individualized instruction, it’s the perfect place to pursue your favorite and still-to-be-discovered academic interests.
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Affordability
Our financial aid program makes Harvard affordable for every family throughout the world. Harvard is free for students from families with incomes of $100,000 or less—with financial aid covering tuition, fees, food, housing, and more. Students from families with incomes of $200,000 and below receive free tuition, with additional aid likely. Many students from families with incomes over $200,000 also qualify for financial aid. Each financial aid package is customized to the individual student and their family, and our financial aid packages require no loans.
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Academics
Academics
An education at Harvard has limitless possibilities. Our more than 3,700 courses, taught by esteemed faculty members and enhanced by Harvard’s unparalleled libraries and resources, will take you as far as your imagination allows.
[### One Concentration, A Million Interests
Author: Gloria Class of '24 Alumni](https://college.harvard.edu/student-life/student-stories/one-concentration-million-interests)
Student Life
A community designed to support and inspire you
From a specially designed first year in Harvard Yard through your upper-level years in the iconic Houses, you will be welcomed into a world of rich traditions in the unique and cosmopolitan environment of Boston, “America’s college town.” Our residential system creates even more opportunities for learning through interaction with peers and professors from different backgrounds.
Outside of the residence halls, undergraduates can choose to become involved with more than 450 student organizations and 42 varsity sports, the most of any college. For sheer range and depth, Harvard’s programs are hard to match.
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Student Stories
- [### Changing Concentrations in College
Author:
Ana Class of '25 Alumni](https://college.harvard.edu/student-life/student-stories/changing-concentrations-college) - [### Finding Friends and Community at Harvard: Navigating New Connections
Author:
Aileen Class of '27](https://college.harvard.edu/student-life/student-stories/finding-friends-and-community-harvard-navigating-new-connections) - [### Oh, the Places You’ll Go: Exploring Nature with my Friends at Harvard
Author:
Raymond Class of '25 Alumni](https://college.harvard.edu/student-life/student-stories/oh-places-youll-go-exploring-nature-my-friends-harvard)
You Belong Here
We welcome all students. No matter your background, you'll contribute something unique to our community and benefit from the vibrant environment around you.
As our students engage deeply with professors and peers, they become a part of a community built on respect and understanding. By interacting with people who broaden your worldview, you will develop your own personal identity within the communities that surround and support you.
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Related Topics
[### Innovation
From physical spaces to funding, Harvard provides the support for students to follow their curiosity as they investigate and explore their world.](https://college.harvard.edu/admissions/why-harvard/innovation)
[### Academic Environment
Explore what makes Harvard such a unique place to live and learn.](https://college.harvard.edu/admissions/why-harvard/academic-environment)
[### Residential Life
From your living in a dormitory in or around Harvard Yard, to one of our iconic Houses, you'll feel at home.](https://college.harvard.edu/admissions/why-harvard/residential-life)