Harvard University
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About
Harvard University, located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, is an iconic Ivy League institution renowned for its academic excellence, historic significance, and influential alumni network. It is home to esteemed schools such as Harvard Business School, Harvard Law School, and Harvard Medical School, all of which are celebrated for their rigorous programs and groundbreaking research. Harvard's commitment to fostering a diverse, intellectually vibrant community and its significant contributions to various fields of study solidify its reputation as a global leader in higher education.
This data is estimated based on applicant submissions at The GradCafe.
Decision Breakdown
- Accepted
- 4,676
- 29.0% of decisions
- Rejected
- 9,049
- 56.1% of decisions
- Interview
- 1,529
- 9.5% of decisions
- Wait Listed
- 869
- 5.4% of decisions
Average Scores
- Avg UGPA
- 3.81
- Avg GRE Quant
- 243
- Avg GRE Verbal
- 229
- Avg GRE Writing
- 5.5
Year-over-Year Comparison
by calendar year| Decision | 2025↓ | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Accepted | 195 (22.2%) | 201 (24.0%) |
| Rejected | 518 (58.9%) | 414 (49.5%) |
| Interview | 108 (12.3%) | 141 (16.8%) |
| Wait Listed | 58 (6.6%) | 81 (9.7%) |
Popular Programs
- 1Economics673 results
- 2Physics661 results
- 3Computer Science567 results
- 4History373 results
- 5Philosophy357 results
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Latest Results
View all results for Harvard University| School | Program | Added On | Decision | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Harvard University | SociologyMasters | Aug 09, 2026 | Accepted on Aug 09 | |
Accepted on Aug 09 Fall 2026 American GPA 4.00 | ||||
The sociology of communal piss. Liberal piss theory, conservative shit theory and how you can mix them into a diarrhea sludge. That was my SOP research proposal and it paid off. Anyways, I will go take a piss. My scholarship is toilet paper and a free urinal. | ||||
Harvard University | History of ArtPhD | Jun 27, 2026 | Rejected on Mar 09 | |
Rejected on Mar 09 Fall 2026 American GPA 3.97 | ||||
Harvard University | EconomicsPhD | May 26, 2026 | Accepted on May 26 | |
Accepted on May 26 Spring 2025 International GRE 170 GRE V 170 GRE AW 6.00 GPA 3.40 | ||||
I have research experience and i have 2 years working | ||||
Harvard University | EconomicsPhD | May 26, 2026 | Accepted on May 26 | |
Accepted on May 26 Fall 2026 International GRE 170 GRE V 170 GRE AW 6.00 GPA 3.40 | ||||
Harvard University | NeurosciencePhD | Apr 27, 2026 | Rejected on Feb 07 | |
Rejected on Feb 07 Fall 2026 American | ||||
Harvard University | ArchitectureMasters | Apr 25, 2026 | Accepted on Mar 03 | |
Accepted on Mar 03 Fall 2026 International GPA 3.45 | ||||
Harvard University | Public PolicyMasters | Apr 19, 2026 | Accepted on Mar 12 | |
Accepted on Mar 12 Fall 2026 American GRE 162 GRE V 166 GRE AW 5.50 GPA 3.91 | ||||
Harvard University | Graduate Program in NeurosciencePhD | Apr 17, 2026 | Rejected on Nov 17 | |
Rejected on Nov 17 Fall 2026 American GPA 3.46 | ||||
Harvard University | Urban PlanningMasters | Apr 14, 2026 | Accepted on Feb 24 | |
Accepted on Feb 24 Fall 2026 American GRE 154 GRE V 164 GRE AW 3.50 GPA 3.94 | ||||
Harvard University | Political SciencePhD | Apr 14, 2026 | Wait listed on Apr 14 | |
Wait listed on Apr 14 Fall 2026 International | ||||
Harvard waitlist candidates, have you heard anything positive? | ||||