Harvard University: Acceptance Rate, Rankings & More (2024)

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Parameters	Harvard University	Oxford University
QS World University Rankings 2024	#4	#3
Acceptance Rate	4%	18%
Tuition Fees (MBA)	INR 62.1 L	INR 72.6 L
Average Salary in INR	INR 1.45 Cr	INR 69.4 L

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What is the #1 hardest school to get into? ›

Niche, a ranking and review site, recently published its list of the “2023 Hardest Colleges to Get Into.” Using data from the U.S. Department of Education on various colleges' acceptance rates and SAT/ACT scores, they found, unsurprisingly, Harvard University to be the most difficult college to get into.

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What is the Harvard 1 to 6 rating scale? ›

At Harvard, a 1-6 rating system is used to evaluate applicants in 6 different “components,” or aspects: academics, extracurriculars, athletics, personal (what Stanford calls intellectual vitality), recommendation letters (what Stanford calls support), and alumni interview.

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Did Harvard acceptance rate increase? ›

Harvard University accepted 3.59% of applicants for the Class of 2028, its highest acceptance rate in four years, according to the student-run Harvard Crimson. This compares with last year's 3.41% for the Class of 2027 and a 3.19% acceptance rate the year before, which was a record low.

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Is Harvard #1 in the world? ›

The US News & World Report Global Universities rankings of Harvard University for 2023 is 1st, and it has been Unchanged in last three years. The US News & World Report Rankings for Harvard University for 2022 was 1st, whereas for 2021 was 1st.

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What is Harvard ranked 1 for? ›

Harvard University is ranked #1 in Best Global Universities. Schools are ranked according to their performance across a set of widely accepted indicators of excellence. Read more about how we rank schools.

What is the #1 college in the US? ›

As of 2023, the top ten colleges, according to "America's Top Colleges" are: 1. Princeton University (Princeton, New Jersey)

What is the poorest school in the United States? ›

In San Perlita, Texas, the poorest school district in the United States, the median annual household income is just $16,384, or less than a third of the national median income level. A typical household in the Scarsdale, New York, school district earns $238,478 per year.

Is it harder to get into Stanford or Harvard? ›

In a previous admissions cycle, Harvard admitted 3.20% of applicants, while Stanford admitted 3.68%. Both schools are seeing record-low admissions as the number of applicants continues to rise while the availability remains mostly the same.

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What is a B+ at Harvard? ›

The Faculty of Arts and Sciences averages its letter grades with a 4-point scale: A = 4.00, A- = 3.67, B+ = 3.33, B = 3.00, B- = 2.67, C+ = 2.33, C = 2.00, C- = 1.67, D+ = 1.33, D = 1.00, D- = 0.67. E, ABS, UNS, EXLD = 0.

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What is a failing grade at Harvard? ›

Grades of C- or higher, as well as the grades of PA and SAT, are passing and satisfactory grades. Grades of D+ through D- are passing but unsatisfactory grades. Grades of E, ABS (Absent), FL (Fail), UNS (Unsatisfactory), and EXL (Excluded) are failing grades.

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What grades does Harvard care about? ›

The GPA requirements for Harvard University are between 3.9 to 4.1. You will need an incredibly high GPA and will likely be graduating at the top of their class in order to get into Harvard University.

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Why is Harvard so famous? ›

In conclusion, Harvard University stands as a beacon of academic excellence, research innovation, and social impact. Its enduring legacy, spanning centuries, is built upon a foundation of rigorous scholarship, distinguished faculty, and a commitment to the pursuit of knowledge.

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How much is Harvard tuition for 4 years? ›

How Much Does It Cost to Go to Harvard University for 4 Years? A four-year undergraduate degree program at Harvard University costs over $217,000 without room and board or any other fees. 1 Financial aid can significantly cut down the out-of-pocket expenses for those who qualify and need it the most.

Is it rare to get into Harvard? ›

The acceptance rate at Harvard is 3.2%.

For every 100 applicants, only 3 are admitted.

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What GPA do I need to have to get into Harvard? ›

To have the best shot of getting in, you should aim for the 75th percentile, with a 1580 SAT or a 36 ACT. You should also have a 4 GPA or higher. If your GPA is lower than this, you need to compensate with a higher SAT/ACT score.

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Does Harvard accept top 10 percent? ›

We do seek students who achieve at a high level, and most admitted students rank in the top 10-15% of their graduating classes.

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Is Harvard a top 10 school? ›

The world's top 10 universities by reputation on THE's list, with last year's ranking in brackets, are: 1 (1) Harvard University (U.S.) 2 (2) Massachusetts Institute of Technology (U.S.) 3 (3) Stanford University (U.S.)

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Is Harvard the hardest Ivy to get into? ›

The most challenging Ivy League school to get into is Harvard, established in 1636 and based in Cambridge, Massachusetts. According to Harvard Admissions, only 2,008 out of 43,330 candidates were accepted to the college. These figures translate into an acceptance rate of 4.6%.