Harvard University Acceptance Rates & Admissions Statistics

What Does the Admissions Department at Harvard University look for in an applicant?

Review the admissions stats from recent freshman classes to have a better understanding of your chances of being admitted to Harvard University.

On this page you’ll find:

• What Admissions Stats Mean for You

• Selectivity of Harvard University

• Acceptance & Enrollment Stats at Harvard University

• Male to Female Ratio of Applicants

• Average SAT & ACT Scores

• Helpful Resources

What Admissions Stats Mean to You

Selectivity and acceptance rates can be a big clue to how difficult it is to be admitted to Harvard. Compare your test scores to prior applicants to get a good understanding of who you’re competing against for entrance.

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Selectivity (Fall 2021): What’s the Acceptance Rate for Students?

Acceptance and Enrollment Stats (Fall 2021)

Who’s Applying: Applicants by Gender

Average Test Scores

About 54% of students accepted to Harvard submitted their SAT scores. When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 730 and 780. Math scores were between 750 and 800.

Harvard received ACT scores from 31% of accepted students. When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile, ACT Composite scores ranged between 33 and 36.

Additional Question to Ask

• A college’s selectivity gives us an idea of how rigorous the studies are, and how competitive the students are. However, not all students thrive in a competitive atmosphere, even if their grades are good. Does this college have the best learning environment for you?

Notes and References

References

• National Center for Education Statistics
• College Scorecard
• Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• Image Credit: By Elisa.rolle under License

More about our data sources and methodologies.