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Harvard College

Cambridge, MA

Admissions Summary

Harvard College is extremely selective with an acceptance rate of 3%. Students that get into Harvard College have an ACT score of 34–36*. Regular applications are due January 1.

By the Numbers

These ranges reflect what most admitted students scored, but many are outside these ranges.

  • GPA Range
  • 3.75+94%
  • 3.50–3.744%
  • 3.25–3.490%
  • 3.00–3.240%
  • 2.50–2.990%
  • 2.00–2.49Not available
  • Below 2.00Not available
  • SAT Total Range*Not available
  • SAT MathNot available
  • SAT ReadingNot available
  • ACT Composite Range*34–36
  • Acceptance Rate3% (Extremely Selective)
  • Total Applicants61,221
  • Admitted1,984
  • Enrolled1,646

Application Requirements

  • High School GPAConsidered but not required
  • High School RankNeither required nor recommended
  • College Prep CoursesRecommended
  • SAT/ACT ScoresConsidered if submitted
  • RecommendationsConsidered but not required

Application Deadline

Dates are subject to change, so confirm important deadlines by visiting the college website.
Regular DecisionJan 1
Early ActionNov 1

Early action applicants don’t have to commit if accepted. Students can apply Early Action to more than one college.

Early DecisionNot available

Early decision applicants agree to attend the college if they are accepted. Students can only apply to one college for Early Decision.

Application Process

  • Application Fee$85
  • Fee Waiver InfoAvailable to all qualified students. Visit the college website for details.

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