Harvard University
Overview
At a Glance
School type
Private, not-for-profit, 4-year or above
School Size & Setting
Medium | Urban
Students-to-Faculty Ratio
16:1
Religious affliation
Not applicable
General Information
Address
Harvard University
Massachusetts Hall, Cambridge, Massachusetts 2138
See on MapPhone
(617) 495-1000
Website
www.harvard.edu/cost & financial aid
Annual tuition & fees
Undergraduate
In state
$57,261Out of state
$57,261Graduate
In state
$53,760Out of state
$53,760Financial Aid: Undergraduates
Received financial aid
72%Type of aid | % of students receiving aid | Average amount |
---|---|---|
Federal grants | 19.0% | $7,628 |
State/local grants | 3.0% | $2,817 |
Institutional grants | 56.0% | $59,255 |
Loans | 9.0% | $9,004 |
Other Estimated Costs
Housing
$19,502 per year
Books & Supplies
$900 per year
Personal Expenses
$5,875 per year
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Academics
Most Popular Undergraduate majors
- Social Sciences, General
- Econometrics and Quantitative Economics
- Computer Science
- Political Science and Government, General
- Applied Mathematics, General
Undergraduate Majors X
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BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES
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Biology/Biological Sciences, General
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Biochemistry
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Developmental Biology and Embryology
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Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology
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Microbiological Sciences and Immunology, Other
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Evolutionary Biology
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Neuroscience
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Neurobiology and Anatomy
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BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES
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Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management
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Business/Corporate Communications, General
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Organizational Behavior Studies
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Marketing/Marketing Management, General
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COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES
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Computer Science
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Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance
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EDUCATION
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Education, General
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ENGINEERING
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Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering
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Electrical and Electronics Engineering
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Engineering Science
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Mechanical Engineering
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS
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English Language and Literature, General
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FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS
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Linguistics
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Comparative Literature
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African Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
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Chinese Language and Literature
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Japanese Language and Literature
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Korean Language and Literature
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Russian Language and Literature
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Polish Language and Literature
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Bosnian, Serbian, and Croatian Languages and Literatures
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German Language and Literature
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Scandinavian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
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Swedish Language and Literature
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Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other
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Hindi Language and Literature
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Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
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French Language and Literature
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Italian Language and Literature
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Portuguese Language and Literature
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Spanish Language and Literature
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Arabic Language and Literature
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Hebrew Language and Literature
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Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
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Latin Language and Literature
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Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other
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Celtic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
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Indonesian/Malay Languages and Literatures
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Thai Language and Literature
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Turkish Language and Literature
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HISTORY
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History, General
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European History
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History and Philosophy of Science and Technology
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History, Other
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LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES
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Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
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Humanities/Humanistic Studies
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Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
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MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS
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Mathematics, General
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Applied Mathematics, General
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Statistics, General
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MILITARY TECHNOLOGIES AND APPLIED SCIENCES
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Strategic Intelligence
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MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES
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Medieval and Renaissance Studies
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Behavioral Sciences
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Natural Sciences
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Cultural Studies/Critical Theory and Analysis
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Sustainability Studies
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PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES
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Philosophy
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Religion/Religious Studies
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Islamic Studies
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PHYSICAL SCIENCES
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Astrophysics
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Planetary Astronomy and Science
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Astronomy and Astrophysics, Other
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Chemistry, General
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Chemical Physics
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Chemistry, Other
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Geology/Earth Science, General
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Physics, General
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PSYCHOLOGY
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Psychology, General
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Cognitive Psychology and Psycholinguistics
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Experimental Psychology
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SOCIAL SCIENCES
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Social Sciences, General
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Anthropology, General
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Archeology
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Economics, General
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Econometrics and Quantitative Economics
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Political Science and Government, General
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Sociology, General
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THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS
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Theology/Theological Studies
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VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS
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Visual and Performing Arts, General
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Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
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Film/Cinema/Media Studies
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Fine/Studio Arts, General
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Art History, Criticism and Conservation
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Music, General
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Most Popular Graduate programs
- Business Administration and Management, General
- Education, General
- Public Health, General
- Public Administration
- Public Policy Analysis, General
Graduate ProgramsX
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BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES
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Biology/Biological Sciences, General
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Biomedical Sciences, General
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Biochemistry
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Biophysics
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Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology
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Medical Microbiology and Bacteriology
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Virology
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Microbiology and Immunology
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Biostatistics
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Bioinformatics
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Computational Biology
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Biotechnology
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Evolutionary Biology
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Systematic Biology/Biological Systematics
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Epidemiology
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Neurobiology and Anatomy
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Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
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BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES
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Business/Commerce, General
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Business Administration and Management, General
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Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management
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Project Management
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Accounting
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Business/Corporate Communications, General
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Business/Managerial Economics
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Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
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Finance, General
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Investments and Securities
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Organizational Behavior Studies
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Management Science
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Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other
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Marketing/Marketing Management, General
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Real Estate
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COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES
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Computer and Information Sciences, General
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Computer Programming/Programmer, General
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Information Science/Studies
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Computer Science
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Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance
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Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster
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EDUCATION
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Education, General
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Curriculum and Instruction
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Educational Leadership and Administration, General
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Secondary School Administration/Principalship
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Educational/Instructional Technology
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Educational Evaluation and Research
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Learning Sciences
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International and Comparative Education
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Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
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Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other
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Mathematics Teacher Education
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Reading Teacher Education
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Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other
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Education, Other
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ENGINEERING
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Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering
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Computer Engineering, General
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Computer Software Engineering
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Engineering Physics/Applied Physics
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Engineering Science
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ENGINEERING/ENGINEERING-RELATED TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS
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Engineering Design
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS
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English Language and Literature, General
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Creative Writing
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American Literature (United States)
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FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES/HUMAN SCIENCES
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Human Nutrition
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FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS
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Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
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Linguistics
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Comparative Literature
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Slavic, Baltic and Albanian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
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German Language and Literature
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Modern Greek Language and Literature
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Sanskrit and Classical Indian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
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Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
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French Language and Literature
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Middle/Near Eastern and Semitic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
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Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
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Latin Language and Literature
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Celtic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
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HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS
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Oral Biology and Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology
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Dental Public Health and Education
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Endodontics/Endodontology
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Orthodontics/Orthodontology
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Prosthodontics/Prosthodontology
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Health/Health Care Administration/Management
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Medical Science/Scientist
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Public Health, General
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Environmental Health
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Public Health Education and Promotion
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Health Services Administration
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Behavioral Aspects of Health
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Public Health, Other
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Medical Informatics
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Bioethics/Medical Ethics
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HISTORY
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History, General
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American History (United States)
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History and Philosophy of Science and Technology
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LEGAL PROFESSIONS AND STUDIES
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LEGAL PROFESSIONS AND STUDIES
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Advanced Legal Research/Studies, General
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LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES
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Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
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MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS
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Mathematics, General
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Applied Mathematics, General
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Computational Mathematics
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Statistics, General
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MILITARY TECHNOLOGIES AND APPLIED SCIENCES
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Strategic Intelligence
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MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES
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Systems Science and Theory
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Historic Preservation and Conservation, Other
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Medieval and Renaissance Studies
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Museology/Museum Studies
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Behavioral Sciences
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Ancient Studies/Civilization
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Classical, Ancient Mediterranean, and Near Eastern Studies and Archaeology
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Cultural Studies/Critical Theory and Analysis
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Sustainability Studies
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PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES
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Philosophy and Religious Studies, General
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Philosophy
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Religion/Religious Studies
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PHYSICAL SCIENCES
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Astronomy
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Astrophysics
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Planetary Astronomy and Science
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Astronomy and Astrophysics, Other
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Chemistry, General
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Geology/Earth Science, General
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Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences, Other
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Physics, General
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Atomic/Molecular Physics
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PSYCHOLOGY
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Psychology, General
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Experimental Psychology
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Clinical Psychology
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Educational Psychology
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PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS
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Public Administration
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Public Policy Analysis, General
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Health Policy Analysis
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Public Policy Analysis, Other
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SOCIAL SCIENCES
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Social Sciences, General
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Anthropology, General
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Physical and Biological Anthropology
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Anthropology, Other
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Economics, General
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Econometrics and Quantitative Economics
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International Relations and Affairs
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National Security Policy Studies
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Political Science and Government, General
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Sociology, General
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THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS
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Theology/Theological Studies
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Divinity/Ministry
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VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS
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Visual and Performing Arts, General
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Digital Arts
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Design and Applied Arts, Other
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Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
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Film/Cinema/Media Studies
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Art History, Criticism and Conservation
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Music, General
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Music Performance, General
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Admissions
Undergraduate acceptance rate
Acceptance rate
3.24%- Apply 61,221
- Accepted 1,984
- Attend 1,646
Application Fee
Undergraduate
$85Graduate
$105Undergraduate application requirements
High school transcript
RequiredHigh school GPA
Not applicableRecommendation letter
RequiredAdmissions test
Not applicable
(SAT or ACT)TOEFL
Not applicable
(international students)Completion of college
Not applicable
prep programDemonstration of
Not applicable
competencies
Average Test Scores
SAT Math
ACT Composite
SAT Reading
Student Life
Student Demographics
Female Students
54%Male Students
46%Student Ethnicities
- Caucasian33.24%
- Two Or More Ethnicities29.46%
- Asian14.41%
- Hispanic/Latino9.22%
- Not Specified7.02%
- Black6.34%
- American Indian/Alaska Native0.19%
- Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.12%
Student body breakdown
Total students enrolled
39,374
Undergraduate students
13,240
Graduate students
26,134
Full Time Students
70%Part Time Students
30%Student services
- Meal plan
- Counseling services
- Remedial services
- Work-study
- Placement services
- Study abroad
- Weekend/evening classes
- On-campus day care for student's children
Top five largest sports teams
Male sports:
- Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
- Football
- Rowing
- Lacrosse
- Swimming and Diving (combined)
Female sports:
- Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
- Rowing
- Swimming and Diving (combined)
- Other Sports
- Ice Hockey
Full List of Athletics X
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Male
- Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
- Football
- Rowing
- Lacrosse
- Swimming and Diving (combined)
- Baseball
- Wrestling
- Soccer
- Ice Hockey
- Volleyball
- Sailing
- Water Polo
- Basketball
- Squash
- Tennis
- Fencing
- Golf
- Skiing
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Female
- Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
- Rowing
- Swimming and Diving (combined)
- Other Sports
- Ice Hockey
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Sailing
- Softball
- Field Hockey
- Basketball
- Water Polo
- Tennis
- Skiing
- Volleyball
- Squash
- Fencing
- Golf