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Harvard College
Cambridge, MA

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At A Glance
Main Address
86 Brattle Street Cambridge, MA 02138 www.college.harvard.edu

Admission Office
86 Brattle Street Cambridge, MA 02138 (617) 495-1551 Fax : (617) 495-8821 college@fas.harvard.edu Contact : William Fitzsimmons Dean of Admissions

Type of School
Medium Private University Liberal Arts College 4-year school Coed New England Association of Colleges and Schools Regionally Accredited College Board Member College Board Code: 3434

Quick Facts
Regular Application Deadline : January 1 Percentage of students graduating within 6 years : 97.0% Total undergraduates : 6,676 First-time degree-seeking freshmen : 1,657 Percentage of financial need met (average) : 100.0% Average financial aid package : $44,053.00 In-State Tuition : $40,866.00 Out-of-State Tuition : $40,866.00

School Calendar
Semester

Degree's Available
Bachelor's Master's Doctoral

Setting
Small City (50-250k) Urban Residential campus

Other Characteristics
Harvard College is the undergraduate program within Harvard University, part of the faculty of arts and sciences, and offers programs in liberal arts.

Deadlines
Admission
Regular application due: No Regular Application Deadline Priority application due : -College will notify student of admission : Apr 1 Student must reply to acceptance by : May 1 Housing deposit due : --

Early Decision And Action

Early action application due : Nov 1 College will notify student of early action admission by : Dec 16

Tests
SAT Reasoning/ACT Score report due : Mar 6 SAT subject score report due : Feb 23

Financial Aid
Financial Aid Application due : Feb 1 Financial Aid Priority Application due : -College will notify student : Apr 1 Student must reply : May 1

Transfer Students
Transfer Application closing date : Jun 15 College will notify student of transfer decision by : Jun 15 Transfer priority application date : -Transfer student must reply : -Transfer deadline for filing financial aid forms : Feb 15 Transfer priority financial aid deadline : -College will notify student of financial aid decisions on or about : May 30 Student must reply to financial aid decision by : --

International Students
Fall application due : Jan 1
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Major and Learning Environment

Learning Environment
Calendar type : Semester Student-faculty ratio : 7 to 1 Degree's Offered in : Bachelor's, Master's, Doctoral degrees Graduating in 6 years : 97.0% Returning for sophomore year : 97.0%

Accreditation and Associations

New England Association of Colleges and Schools Regionally Accredited College Board Member

Most Popular Majors

Bachelor's Social Sciences : 35.0% Biology : 13.0% History : 10.0% Physical Sciences : 6.0% Psychology : 6.0% English : 5.0% Foreign Languages and Literature : 5.0% Mathematics : 5.0%

All Majors
Levels at which colleges offer undergraduate majors are designated by these letters : A = Associate degree, B = Bachelor's degree, C = Certificate degree, D = Doctor degree, M = Master degree Architecture & Related Programs Architecture (BArch, BA/BS, MArch, MA/MS, PhD) D M City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning M Landscape Architecture (BS, BSLA, BLA, MSLA, MLA, PhD) M Area, Ethnic, Cultural, & Gender Studies African-American/Black Studies B M East Asian Studies B D M Near and Middle Eastern Studies B D M Ural-Altaic and Central Asian Studies D Women's Studies B Biological & Biomedical Sciences Biochemistry B D M Biology/Biological Sciences, General B Biophysics D Biostatistics D M Cell/Cellular Biology and Histology D M Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology D M Evolutionary Biology B D Genetics, General D Immunology D M Medical Microbiology and Bacteriology D Neurobiology and Neurophysiology B D M Pathology/Experimental Pathology D Virology D Business, Management, Marketing, & Related Support Business/Commerce, General D M Business/Managerial Economics D M Organizational Behavior Studies D M Computer & Information Sciences, Support Services Computer Science B D M Education Adult and Continuing Education Administration D M Art Teacher Education D M Curriculum and Instruction D M Education, General D M Higher Education/Higher Education Administration D M International and Comparative Education D M Urban Education and Leadership D M Engineering Engineering Science B D M English Language, Literature & Letters English Language and Literature, General B D M Foreign Language, Literatures & Linguistics Ancient/Classical Greek Language and Literature B D Celtic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics D M Classics and Languages, Literatures and Linguistics, General B D M Comparative Literature B D M German Language and Literature B D M Latin Language and Literature B Linguistics B D M
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Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General B D M Sanskrit and Classical Indian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics B D Slavic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General B D M Health Professions & Related Clinical Sciences Occupational Health and Industrial Hygiene D M Public Health, General (MPH, DPH) D M History American History United States D M Asian History D History and Philosophy of Science/Technology B D M History, General B D M Liberal Arts & Sciences, Gen Studies & Humanities Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies B Mathematics & Statistics Applied Mathematics B D M Mathematics, General B D M Statistics, General B D M Multi & Interdisciplinary Studies Classical, Ancient Mediterranean and Near Eastern Studies B D Natural Resources & Conservation Environmental Studies B Forest Sciences and Biology M Philosophy & Religious Studies Philosophy B D M Religion/Religious Studies B D M Physical Sciences Astronomy D M Atomic/Molecular Physics B D M Chemistry, General B D M Geology/Earth Science, General B D M Physics, General B D M Psychology Educational Psychology D M Psychology, General B D M Social Psychology D M Public Administration & Social Services Public Administration D M Public Policy Analysis D M Social Sciences Anthropology B D M Economics, General B D M Political Science and Government, General B D M Social Sciences, General B Sociology B D M Theology & Religious Vocations Theology/Theological Studies M Visual & Performing Arts Art History, Criticism and Conservation B Art/Art Studies, General D M Music, General B D M Visual and Performing Arts, General B

Special Study Options

Accelerated Program Cross-Registration Double Major Visiting/Exchange Student Program Honors Program Independent Study Internships Student-Designed Major Teacher Certification

Off-Campus Study Options

Study Abroad

ROTC Available
ROTC, Air Force ROTC, Army ROTC, Navy

Computer Services
605 Public computers, available in: Computer Center, Dorms, Libraries, Student Center Dorms wired for access to campus-wide network Dorms wired for high speed internet connections Computer repair service available on campus Student web hosting available Wireless network available
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Campus Life
Campus General Information
Unique Facilities : museum of Scandinavian and Germanic art, experimental forest in New York state, center for study of Italian Renaissance in Florence, center for Byzantine studies (Washington, DC), Smithsonian astrophysical observatory Geographic Location : museum of Scandinavian and Germanic art, experimental forest in New York state, center for study of Italian Renaissance in Florence, center for Byzantine studies (Washington, DC), Smithsonian astrophysical observatory Small City Urban Residential Campus Total undergraduates : 6,676 First-time degree-seeking freshmen : 1,657 Degree-seeking undergrads : 6,676 Graduate enrollment : 3,893

Student General Information

All students average age : 20 Full time students average age : 20 In state students : 15.0% Out of state students : 85.0% Part Time students : <1%

Race/Ethnicity
Two or more races : 5.0% Black African American : 7.0% Asian : 18.0% Hispanic/Latino : 9.0% Race Ethnicity Unknown : 6.0% White : 45.0% Non-Resident Alien : 10.0%

Other Activities & Organizations

Student Newspaper : The Harvard Crimson Student Newspaper URL : www.thecrimson.com

Housing Policies
First-year students living in college housing : 100.0% All undergraduates living in college housing : 98.0%

Housing Options
Apartments For Married Students Apartments For Single Students Coed Housing Special Housing For Disabled Students

Additional Housing Options

Car is allowed for freshman Pet is not allowed in the Dorm

General Athletics
Team Name : Crimson Sport Member : NCAA

Sport's Levels Available

Club NCAA Division I Intercollegiate Intramural NCAA Division IAA

Counseling And Wellness

Alcohol/substance abuse counseling Chaplain/spiritual director Career counseling Economically disadvantaged students services Employment services for undergraduates Financial aid counseling Health services On-campus daycare Personal counseling Placement services for graduates Women's services

Services for Students with Disabilities

Services and/or facilities for hearing impaired Partial services for students with learning disabilities Services and/or facilities for speech or communications disorders Services and/or facilities for visually impaired Wheelchair Accessibility

Academic Support Services

Learning center Tutoring Writing center Study skills assistance

Activities
Y indicates available and N indicates not available

Activity Name
Campus Ministries Choral Groups Concert Band Dance Activity Drama/Theater Film Society Fraternities Government or Political Activity International Student Organization Jazz Band Literary Magazine Marching Band
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Available on Campus
Y Y Y Y Y Y N Y Y Y Y Y
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Model United Nations Music Ensembles Musical Theater Opera Pep Band Radio Station Sororities Student Newspaper Symphony Orchestra Television Station Yearbook

Y Y Y Y Y Y N Y Y Y Y

Sports Sport Name

Archery Badminton Baseball Basketball

Levels Available
Men's Club Women's Club Men's Club Women's Club Men's Intercollegiate Men's Club Men's NCAA Division I Men's Intercollegiate Women's Intercollegiate Men's Intramural Women's Intramural Men's Club Women's Club Men's NCAA Division I Women's NCAA Division I Men's Club Women's Club Men's Club Women's Club Men's Club Women's Club Men's Intercollegiate Women's Intercollegiate Men's Intramural Women's Intramural Men's NCAA Division I Women's NCAA Division I Men's Intercollegiate Women's Intercollegiate Men's Intercollegiate Women's Intercollegiate Men's Intramural Women's Intramural Men's Club Women's Club Men's NCAA Division I Women's NCAA Division I Women's Intercollegiate Women's Club Women's NCAA Division I Men's Intercollegiate Men's NCAA Division IAA Men's Intramural Women's Intramural Men's Intercollegiate Women's Intercollegiate Men's NCAA Division I Women's NCAA Division I Men's Club Women's Club Men's Intercollegiate Women's Intercollegiate Men's Intramural Women's Intramural Men's Club Women's Club Men's NCAA Division I Men's Intercollegiate Women's Intercollegiate
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Boxing Cheerleading Cricket Cross-Country

Diving Fencing

Field Hockey Football Football(non-tackle) Golf

Handball Ice Hockey

Lacrosse
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Rifle Rowing (Crew)

Rugby Sailing Skiing

Soccer

Softball

Squash

Swimming

Table tennis

Tennis

Track and Field Track: Indoor Track: Outdoor Volleyball

Water Polo

Wrestling

Men's Club Women's Club Men's NCAA Division I Women's NCAA Division I Men's Club Women's Club Men's Intercollegiate Women's Intercollegiate Men's Intramural Women's Intramural Women's NCAA Division I Men's Club Women's Club Men's Intercollegiate Women's Intercollegiate Men's Intercollegiate Women's Intercollegiate Men's Club Women's Club Men's NCAA Division I Women's NCAA Division I Men's Intercollegiate Women's Intercollegiate Men's Intramural Women's Intramural Men's Club Women's Club Men's NCAA Division I Women's NCAA Division I Women's Intercollegiate Men's Intramural Women's Intramural Women's Club Women's NCAA Division I Men's Intercollegiate Women's Intercollegiate Men's Intramural Women's Intramural Men's Intercollegiate Women's Intercollegiate Men's Intramural Women's Intramural Men's Club Women's Club Men's NCAA Division I Women's NCAA Division I Men's Intramural Women's Intramural Men's Club Women's Club Men's Intercollegiate Women's Intercollegiate Men's Intramural Women's Intramural Men's Club Women's Club Men's NCAA Division I Women's NCAA Division I Men's Intercollegiate Women's Intercollegiate Men's NCAA Division I Women's NCAA Division I Men's NCAA Division I Women's NCAA Division I Men's Intercollegiate Women's Intercollegiate Men's Intramural Women's Intramural Men's Club Women's Club Men's NCAA Division I Women's NCAA Division I Men's Intercollegiate Women's Intercollegiate Men's NCAA Division I Women's NCAA Division I Men's Intercollegiate Men's Club Women's Club
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Men's NCAA Division I

Applying
General Applying Information
Application Fee: $75.00 Application fee notes: Paper/Online Total applicants : 34,950 Admitted : 2,188 Enrolled : 1,661 Most selective 6.0%% of applicants admitted Applied early admission : -Admitted early admission : -Applied early action : -Admitted early action : -Plan Available for early admission : Early action - restrictive

Considered
Academic GPA Alumni Relation Application Essay Character/Personal Qualities Extracurricular Activities First generation college student Geographical Residence Interview Racial/Ethnic Status Recommendations Rigor of secondary school record Standardized Test Scores Talent/Ability Volunteer Work Work Experience

Test Policies for Admission Decisions

Required: SAT Subject Tests Required: SAT or ACT

Test Policies for placement

SAT Subject Tests AP Institution's own exam

Other Test Policies

Any 2 SAT Subject Tests required.

A note from the college

Secondary school record most important; character, creative ability in some discipline or activity, leadership, liveliness of mind, demonstrated stamina and ability to carry out demanding college program, and strong sense of social responsibility important.

High school class rank of incoming freshmen

Top Tenth : 95.0% Top Quarter : 100.0% Top Half : 100.0%

GPAs of incoming freshmen

3.75+ : 91.0% 3.5 - 3.74 : 5.0% 3.25 - 3.49 : 3.0% 3.00 - 3.24 : 1.0%

SAT Critical Reading

700 - 800 : 73.0% 600 - 699 : 23.0% 500 - 599 : 4.0%

SAT Math
700 - 800 : 77.0% 600 - 699 : 21.0% 500 - 599 : 2.0%

SAT Writing
700 - 800 : 75.0% 600 - 699 : 22.0% 500 - 599 : 3.0%

ACT Composite
30 - 36 : 87.0% 24 - 29 : 13.0%

ACT Math
30 - 36 : 84.0% 24 - 29 : 16.0%

ACT English
30 - 36 : 87.0% 24 - 29 : 12.0% 18 - 23 : 1.0%

Advanced Placement Program (AP) Information

Offers credit for AP Exams : Yes Offers placement into higher-level courses for AP Exams : Yes

High school Coursework

High school diploma is required and GED is not accepted College Preparatory Program Required

Course Name
History English Math Science Social Studies Foreign Language

Required
0 0 0 0 0 0

Recommended
2 4 4 4 3 4

TEST Scores
Percent who submitted SAT scores : 90.0% and Percent who submitted ACT scores : 32.0%

Test Subjects
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SAT Critical Reading SAT Math SAT Writing ACT Composite

690 - 790 700 - 800 690 - 790 31 - 35

AP & Admission Policy Exam

Biology Calculus AB Calculus BC Chemistry Computer Science AB European History French Language and Culture French Literature German Language and Culture Italian Language and Culture Latin Literature Latin: Vergil Physics B Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism Physics C: Mechanics Psychology Spanish Language Spanish Literature Statistics United States History

Min Score Required

5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5

Number of Credits
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Equivalent Course(s)
-1a, xa,xb 1a, 1b, xa, xb ------------------

Paying
Financial Aid Distribution & Stats
% of scholarship / grants : 92.0% % of loans / jobs : 8.0% % of freshmen with need who received financial aid : 88.0% % Applied for need-based aid : 67.0% % Judged to have need : 93.0% % that were offered aid : 93.0% % that had need fully met : 93.0% % of need met : 100.0% Average 1st year financial aid package : $44,053.00 Avg non need-based aid : $0.00 Avg need-based scholarship or grant award : $42,229.00 Avg indebtedness at graduation : $11,780.00

Financial Aid Deadlines

Regular Financial Aid Deadline : Feb 1 Financial Aid Notification Date : Apr 1 Respond By Date : May 1

Contact Information
Financial aid contact name : Sarah Donahue Financial aid office phone : (617) 495-1581

Financial Aid Forms

Domestic first-year financial aid applicants must submit the following forms, if applicable: FAFSA CSS/Financial Aid PROFILE Other: tax forms through IDOC; NCP and BF required if appropriate

Part-Time Costs
Cost per credit hour (in-state): -Cost per credit hour (out-of-state): --

Financial Aid Policies

This school practices need-blind admissions.

Tuition Plans Offered

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External finance company Installment payment Tuition at time of first enrollment guaranteed only to students making advance payment

Annual College Costs Cost Category

In-state tuition and fees: Out-of-state tuition and fees: Room and board: Books and supplies: Estimated personal expenses: Transportation expenses: Estimated Total In-state: Estimated Total Out-of-state:

On Campus
$40,866.00 $40,866.00 $13,630.00 $1,000.00 $2,454.00 -$57,950.00 $57,950.00

Off Campus
$40,866.00 $40,866.00 $13,630.00 $1,000.00 $2,454.00 -$57,950.00 $57,950.00

At Home
$40,866.00 $40,866.00 $5,264.00 $1,000.00 $2,454.00 -$49,584.00 $49,584.00

The prices listed above are probably not what you and your family will pay. Most college students receive financial aid, which reduces the amount the family actually pays. For U.S. colleges, use the college's net price calculator to get the best estimate of what your family will pay.

Average Net Price & Cost of Attendance

Average Net Price by Income Level (2010-11 Academic Year)

Income Level
$0-$30,000 $30,001-$48,000 $48,001-$75,000 $75,001-$110,000+ $110,001+

Average Net Price

$1,297.00 $3,028.00 $4,732.00 $12,364.00 $32,362.00

Source: U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), fall collection, Institutional Characteristics component and winter collection, Student Financial Aid component.

For Transfer Students

Credit Information
Minimum number of credits: 4 Minimum college GPA (on a 4.0 scale): -Lowest grade earned for course that may be transferred for credit (on a 4.0 scale): 2 Maximum credits/courses from a 2-year institution: -Maximum credits/courses from a 4-year institution: 8 Minimum credits transfers must complete to earn bachelor's degree: 8

Admission Requirements (Required)

Essay or Personal Statement Standardized Test Scores Statement of good standing from Prior Institution(s) College Transcript(s) High School Transcript

Students who applied for transfer

Total students who applied for transfer: 1,486 Transfers admitted percentage: 1.0% Transfers admitted: 15 Transfers enrolled percentage: 0.0% Transfers enrolled: 13

Terms in which transfer students may enroll

Fall Spring

Transfers accepted as
2nd semester freshman Sophomore Junior

Services for students transferring IN from another school

Advisor

Special Requirements
--

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For International Students

Admission for International Students
International Application Due for Fall 2013: Jan 1 Application fee: $75.00

Annual College Costs

Tuition and Fees: $40,866.00 Room & Board(on-campus): $13,630.00 Room & Board(off-campus): $13,630.00 Additional estimated expenses: -Costs per credit hour: --

Financial Aid
International students eligible for need based aid Total Amount Awarded: $26,302,918.00 Number of enrolled international undergraduates received aid: 525 Non-resident aliens must submit the following financial aid forms: CSS/Financial Aid PROFILE

Tests for International Students

TOEFL (internet-based test) average score: -TOEFL (internet-based test) minimum score: -TOEFL (paper) average score: -TOEFL (paper) minimum score: --

Services for International Students

Special International Student Orientation Program International Student Adviser

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