Applying to Harvard

For the academic year 2023-24, the acceptance rate of Harvard University is 3.00% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 84.02%. 26,301 men and 30,636 women applied to Harvard and 789 men and 919 women students were accepted.

Among them, 663 men and 772 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2023). The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at Harvard.

In 2024, 862 students (52% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 356 students (22%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at Harvard.

The median SAT score is 1,550 with 760 SAT EBRW and 790 SAT Math median scores. The 75^th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 780 and the 25^th percentile is 740. The SAT Math 75^th percentile score is 800 and 25^th percentile is 760 .

The median ACT composite score is 35 with 75^th percentile score of 36 and 25^th percentile score of 34 at Harvard. The median ACT math score is 35 and the ACT English score is 35.

The SAT and ACT scores at Harvard University are relatively high compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,492, ACT: 33 - private (not-for-profit) research university with very high research activity).

It requires to submit High School Record (or Transcript), Recommendations, and Personal statement or essay to its applicants.

The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but considered in admission process at Harvard. The english proficiency test is not reqired, but considered.

The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Harvard University.

For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .

The application fee is $85 for undergraduate schools and $105 for graduate schools of Harvard University. The next table provides general admission information for applying to Harvard.