Cambridge, MA
Massachusetts Hall, Cambridge, MA 02138
http://www.harvard.edu
Located in Cambridge, MA, Harvard University is one of the most reputable private universities in the world, ranking 4th in America. Admission is fiercely competitive. It is a medium-sized university with full-time enrollment of 7,504 undergrads. Harvard provides 57 different majors across four disciplines. The most frequently in-demand fields are Economics, Computer Science, and Political Science and Government, with 12% of graduates receiving a Bachelor's degree in Economics. 8% and 7% of students study Computer Science and Political Science and Government, respectively. If you hope to focus your studies on humanities, biology, chemistry, economics, or public health and have top marks, Harvard is an amazing choice for you, because it ranks first nationwide for all 5 of these subjects. What's more, Harvard comes in 1st in Massachusetts for best student athletes. At full price, in-state tuition costs $52,941 a year, but for students based out of state, tuition runs $47,899. Before you decide not to apply due to cost constraints, know that around 3/4 of Harvard undergraduates secure at least some financial support. 99% of Harvard University students wear a cap and gown on commencement day, prepared to start their dream jobs. A couple years after college, graduates take home a median yearly salary of $70,300. After an additional four years working, their median annual salary rises 27.6% to $89,700, which is more than double the national median. Many of you might also want to be aware that your high school transcript is required to apply. Further, 8% of available classes have 40 to 99 students. Respecting your wallet, be aware that on average, Harvard undergrads cough up $6,878 on a meal plan every year and on average, Harvard students spend around $10,078 on housing every year. When grading its value, Harvard received a 9.46 out of 10 and our college specialists rated Harvard a 10 out of 10 for its teaching staff. With regard to the student experience, Harvard offers 18 men's varsity teams, such as football, all track combined, and squash. Lastly, not one grad misses payments on his or her student loan and the average student graduates with debt of $6,751 per year.
9.21
Party Scene
9.46
Location
9.21
Dorms
8.49
Campus Food
9.46
Student Life
9.01
Safety
SAT Score
1460-1580
ACT Score
33-35
Average Aid Awarded
Students Recieving Financial Aid
98%
Yes
7:1
Economics
Computer Science
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