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Harvard University

Cambridge, MAPrivate7,601 undergradsCommon App
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Acceptance rate
3.6%
SAT middle 50%
1510–1580
ACT middle 50%
34–36
Next deadline
Jan 1
Application fee
$95

✓ From the official admissions page
Nov 1, 2026 Restrictive Early Action Decision mid-December · Non-binding Closed
Jan 1, 2027 Regular Decision Decision by the end of March · Non-binding 52 days left
“Restrictive Early Action candidates apply by November 1 and receive notification by mid-December.”
Source: college.harvard.edu · checked Nov 1, 2026 · How we check

Application Common Application, QuestBridge National College Match
Testing SAT or ACT scores are required.
Essays 5 essay prompts listed on the official page
Fee $95

Programs that add a portfolio, an audition or their own steps. Check details on the linked page.

Optional supplementary media (art, dance, music performance or composition) Optional; submitted via Slideroom, with small fee (fee waiver available) Extra step

Tuition & fees
$64,796
Median earnings, 10 yrs
$121,957
6-year graduation
97%
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