Ivy League
Harvard University
Admissions Data
Acceptance Rate
4.2%
SAT Total Middle 50%
1450–1560
ERW 720–770 · Math 730–790
ACT Composite Middle 50%
33–35
Interview
Offered
GPA
74.7% of enrolled first-years had a 4.0 unweighted GPA. By class rank: 95% top tenth, 99% top quarter, 100% top half of their graduating class (per the 2025-26 Common Data Set).
Admissions Factors
From the Common Data Set — how each factor is weighted in the admissions process:
Deadlines & Requirements
Deadlines
Early Action: closing Nov 1, notification by Dec 16 (nonbinding, restrictive). Regular Decision: closing Jan 1, notification by Mar 31. Reply deadline: May 1.
Requirements
Application fee $90 (waivable for financial need). SAT or ACT considered if submitted (test-flexible policy per this cycle's data). 2 teacher recommendations. Application essay required.
Additional Notes
Beginning in the 2025-26 school year, Harvard College is free for families with typical assets and incomes under $100,000, and tuition is covered for those under $200,000. Data sourced from Harvard's official 2025-26 Common Data Set.
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