Harvard University
Cambridge, MA, USA

Academics

Key Academic Stats

Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
31,345
Total Number of Undergrads
9,579
Academic Calendar

Semester

Non Traditional Learning
  • Online Classes
  • Online Undergrad Degrees
  • Summer Sessions
  • Combined Institution Double Degree Programs
Learning Options
  • ROTC Army
  • ROTC Air Force
  • Study Abroad
  • Honors Program
  • Teacher Certification Offered
Student:Faculty Ratio
7:1
US National: 21:1
Classroom Sizes

2-19 Students
76%
20-39 Students
11%
40-99 Students
8%
100+ Students
3%
0
100
85%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
97%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%

Faculty Overview

0
100
93%
Faculty With Terminal Degree US National: 36%
Gender
Male
Female
44%
55%
Ethnicity

African American
6%
Asian/Pacific Islander
9%
White
66%
Hispanic
8%
Multi-Racial
1%

What Students Are Saying

Science classes are pretty hard, and intro classes honestly aren't as interesting as upper level ones (in bio, at least). Social science courses are great, rigor varies from department to department.
Current Sophomore
Compared to high school, Harvard does a pretty good job of making collegiate academia pop.
Aus10
Make sure you are ready to work as hard as possible for the entire year. There is no down time. There are no breaks. School must be the top priority.
Cat from Cambridge, MA
Harvard is all about seeking help when you need it. Your lectures will be challenging, your problem sets hard, and your exams still harder. However, there is a strong system of support in place for every class. Professors love to meet with students, and your classmates themselves are almost always willing to help. The image people have of a population of cutthroat, backstabbing library zombies is simply false.
Sarah from Manchester, NH