Harvard CDS VERIFIED

Cambridge, Massachusetts (Northeast) · 7,200 undergrads · ~13 avg class size · 6:1 student-faculty · $61,676/yr sticker

private Tier 1

The oldest US university and the cultural prototype for American elite higher education. Strong in basically everything; particular standouts in economics, government, history, and pre-med.

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Stats below are CDS-based estimates from recent admissions cycles. Verify on the school's official site before making application decisions.

Acceptance rate

3.6%

most recent reported cycle

By application round

Restrictive EA7.4%

Regular Decision3.0%

GPA range

3.93–4.0

middle 50% of admitted students (unweighted)

SAT mid-50%

1510–1550

middle 50% admitted SAT score

ACT mid-50%

34–36

middle 50% admitted ACT score

Where this leads

Real career pipelines from this school, based on alumni outcomes and recruiting patterns.

Investment banking + consulting (MBB pipeline)
Government & policy (heavy DC + State Dept presence)
Academia / PhD programs at any top school
Big Law via HLS pipeline

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Reference links

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