About Harvard University
Located in Massachusetts, USA, Harvard University is one of the most highly ranked and globally respected academic institutions in the world. The private, medium-sized, liberal arts university offers 4 year undergraduate programs. Harvard is co-ed, with most students living on campus.
A brief history
Founded in 1636, Harvard was named for the college’s first benefactor, the young minister, John Harvard, who upon his death in 1638, left his library and half his estate to the institution.
General information
Harvard is made up of the undergraduate college, and 11 other postgrad institutions including the highly ranked Business School, Law School, Medical School and John F. Kennedy School of Government.
Quick facts about Harvard
- Undergrad degree: 4 year liberal arts
- Public or Private: Private
- Setting: Urban
- Residential Status: Primarily on campus
- Number of Undergraduates: 6,755 (approx)
- Number of Freshman: 1,644 (approx)
- Acceptance Rate: 3.4%
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What is Harvard's QS World University Ranking?
#3
What is the median starting salary of Harvard graduates?
$95,000 AUD
What percentage of Harvard students are international students?
22%
What percentage of Harvard students live on campus?
99%
How hard is it to get into Harvard?
Very! Harvard’s acceptance rate is below 5%.
How many undergraduate fields of study does Harvard have?
50
What is Harvard's Student-Faculty Ratio?
7:1
How many varsity sports teams are there at Harvard?
42
The 6 most popular majors
28% Social Sciences
These concentrations consider big questions about peoples and societies past and present, investigating phenomena large and small.
14% Biology
Harvard's Molecular and Cellular Biology majors are interested in understanding the intersection of modern research in cellular biology with medicine and society.
11% Mathematics
Mathematics is the science of order, and mathematicians seek to identify instances of order and to formulate and understand concepts that enable us to perceive order in complicated situations.
9% Computer and Information Sciences
Harvard's computer science curriculum is designed to offer students flexibility. Students can combine their studies with other fields such as mathematics, physics, economics and psychology.
9% History
With its emphasis on critical reading skills, the evaluation of evidence, and persuasive writing, Harvard's history concentration offers preparation for professional, business, and scholarly careers.
5% Psychology
Harvard's psychology concentration sees students study psychological processes such as attention, perception, memory, reasoning, decision-making, cognitive and social development and morality.
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