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Harvard University Computer Science Programs

Harvard University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Cambridge, MA. A Mid-Sized City provides tranquility and safety with access to urban amenities.

Harvard University Rankings

Harvard University has earned the following rankings for computer science programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking	Rank	Among
Overall Quality	#7 of 120	State — Massachusetts
Overall Quality	#12 of 254	Region — New England
Overall Quality	#131 of 4,630	Nationwide

Where Is Harvard University?

Contact information for Harvard University are listed below.

	Contact Details
Address:	Massachusetts Hall, Cambridge, MA 02138
Phone:	6174951000
Website:	www.harvard.edu/
Admissions:	college.harvard.edu/admissions
Financial Aid:	college.harvard.edu/financial-aid

How Do I Get Into Harvard University?

You can apply to Harvard University online at: college.harvard.edu/admissions/apply/application-requirements

Harvard University is classified as Most Selective (<10%) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for Harvard University

This is what Harvard University looks for in applicants:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Considered but not required
Recommendations	Required
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Required

How Hard Is It To Get Into Harvard University?

Harvard University has an acceptance rate of 4%, which makes it extremely selective and highly competitive. Ensure you meet all application requirements and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 84% choose to enroll — a strong indicator that admitted students commit to enrolling.

Average Test Scores

54% of admitted students submitted SAT scores and 19% submitted ACT scores.

When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile of admitted students at Harvard University, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 740 and 780. Math scores were between 770 and 800.

Combined SAT scores ranged from 1510 to 1580. ACT Composite scores for admitted students at Harvard University ranged between 34 and 36.

Selectivity by Gender

Acceptance rates at Harvard University vary modestly across gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	25,613	920	4%
Women	28,372	1,050	4%

Can I Afford Harvard University?

The average net price after aid at Harvard University is $16,816. Cost varies significantly based on your financial situation since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$56,550
In-State Fees	$5,126
Out-of-State Tuition	$56,550
Out-of-State Fees	$5,126
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$61,676
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$61,676

Financial Aid

When including loans, work-study, and grants, 18% of students at Harvard University receive some form of financial aid (1,644 students).

Approximately 50% of students at Harvard University receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $59,539 per student.

16% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,744.

Student Loan Debt

4% of Harvard University undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $7,926 per year.

Harvard University Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 25,119 students enrolled at Harvard University. Harvard University is classified as a 20,000 and above institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Doctoral Universities: Highest Research Activity.

Gender Diversity

Of the 7,755 undergraduate students at Harvard University, approximately 47% are male and 53% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Harvard University undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	1,628
Black or African American	643
Hispanic	891
White	2,404
American Indian/Alaska Native	23
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	15
Two or More Races	527
Non-Resident	1,178

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at Harvard University are listed below.

State	First-Time UG Students
Massachusetts	237
California	192
New York	160
New Jersey	86
Texas	79

Additionally, approximately 15.2% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Harvard University Graduate Student Diversity

21,291 of Harvard University’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at Harvard University, approximately 45% are male and 55% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Harvard University graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	2,810
Black or African American	1,128
Hispanic	1,745
White	7,047
American Indian/Alaska Native	21
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	21
Two or More Races	723
Non-Resident	6,621

Online Learning at Harvard University

Harvard University delivers distance learning options for students who need flexibility.

326 undergraduate students at Harvard University took at least one online class — of those, 1,047 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 1,277 students took at least one online class and 6,537 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Computer Science Programs at Harvard University

The following computer science programs are offered at Harvard University, with the number of degrees awarded at each level in the most recent reporting year.

Program	Bachelor’s	Master’s	Doctorate	Total
Computer Science	208	59	23	290
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management	—	1	—	98
Computer and Information Sciences, General	—	42	—	67
Computer Programming	—	—	—	35
Information Science/Studies	—	21	—	21
Computer Software and Media Applications	—	—	—	4

Academic Programs at Harvard University

Harvard University offers 28 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

Harvard University maintains an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Implied no
• Dual enrollment credits: Implied no
• Life experience credits: Yes

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.