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Harvard University

Harvard University (United States). Application deadline January 1, 2027 (RD, Fall 2027 entry). Admit rate 4.2% (fall 2025). Estimated annual cost $89,315 (2024–25). US News #3, QS #5. 105 undergraduate and 175 graduate majors. Log in for the full list of majors, admission estimates and deadline reminders.

Undergraduate application deadlines: Fall 2027 entry

  • REA: November 1, 2026 (closed). 11:59 PM in the applicant's local time. Decision: Mid-December.
  • RD: January 1, 2027. 11:59 PM in the applicant's local time. Decision: Late March.

Source: University admissions website · Checked: 2026-10-10

Undergraduate admissions data

  • Fall 2025 entering class: 47,893 applicants, 2,003 admitted (4.2%).
  • Test scores reported by the university (25th–75th percentile): SAT 1450–1560, ACT 33–35.

Source: Common Data Set (reported by the university)

Cost of attendance

  • 2024–25 academic year, estimated annual cost for an international undergraduate: $89,315 (tuition and fees $61,676; housing and food $21,190; books and supplies $1,000; other expenses $5,449).
  • Undergraduate application fee: $85.

Source: IPEDS (U.S. Department of Education)

Frequently asked questions

What are the undergraduate application deadlines at Harvard University for Fall 2027 entry?

REA: November 1, 2026 (closed). 11:59 PM in the applicant's local time. Decision: Mid-December. RD: January 1, 2027. 11:59 PM in the applicant's local time. Decision: Late March.

What is the admission rate at Harvard University?

Fall 2025 entering class: 47,893 applicants, 2,003 admitted (4.2%). Test scores reported by the university (25th–75th percentile): SAT 1450–1560, ACT 33–35.

How much does it cost to attend Harvard University as an international undergraduate?

2024–25 academic year, estimated annual cost for an international undergraduate: $89,315 (tuition and fees $61,676; housing and food $21,190; books and supplies $1,000; other expenses $5,449). Undergraduate application fee: $85.

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