Harvard University Graduate School Admission Results

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This page shows the recent graduate admission results for Harvard University. These results automatically update with new admission results submissions, so you can check back to see when others have been accepted, rejected, or waitlisted to specific schools and programs.

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Harvard University

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.

Summary

The Harvard University Graduate School Admission results for the past five years reflect a highly competitive environment with diverse outcomes across several programs. Economics saw both waitlisting and acceptance for PhD candidates, indicating a selective but attainable program, with multiple rejections pointing to stringent criteria. Data Science experienced both waitlisting and acceptance for Masters candidates, highlighting its competitive nature. Physics had both waitlisting and acceptance for PhD candidates, with several interview opportunities, underscoring its rigorous selection process. Chemistry saw both waitlisting and acceptance for PhD candidates, pointing to its selective nature. Computer Science experienced both waitlisting and acceptance for PhD and Masters candidates, reflecting its competitive standards. Biostatistics saw both waitlisting and acceptance for PhD and Masters candidates, indicating a selective but attainable program. Public Policy had both waitlisting and acceptance for PhD and Masters candidates, highlighting its stringent criteria. Architecture saw both waitlisting and acceptance for PhD and Masters candidates, reflecting its competitive nature. Philosophy experienced both waitlisting and acceptance for PhD and Masters candidates, pointing to its selective standards. BBS (Biological and Biomedical Sciences) reported both waitlisting and acceptance for PhD candidates, with several interview opportunities, highlighting its rigorous selection process. Overall, these results suggest that while some programs offer hope through waitlist acceptances, others remain exceptionally competitive.

25% Acceptance Rate. Based on The GRADCAFE data.

School	Program	Added On	Decision
Harvard University	Architecture History/Theory PhD	November 30, -0001	Wait listed on 30 Nov	Total comments See More Report
Wait listed on 30 Nov F15 International
Harvard University	Accounting PhD	November 30, -0001	Rejected on 30 Nov	Total comments See More Report
Rejected on 30 Nov F15 International
Harvard University	Computational Science And Engineering (CSE) Masters	November 30, -0001	Rejected on 30 Nov	Total comments See More Report
Rejected on 30 Nov F18 American
Logged in to find the decision on the website. Best of luck to all.
Harvard University	(Applied Mathematics) PhD	November 30, -0001	Rejected on 30 Nov	Total comments See More Report
Rejected on 30 Nov F17 American GRE 168 GRE V 158 GRE AW 4.50 GPA 3.86
Email to check the website. Pretty upset :(
Harvard University	Architecture, Landscape Architecture, And Urban Planning PhD	November 30, -0001	Rejected on 30 Nov	Total comments See More Report
Rejected on 30 Nov F15 American
I had to check the GSAS application. They didn't even send an email notification.
Harvard University	Economics PhD	November 30, -0001	Rejected on 30 Nov	Total comments See More Report
Rejected on 30 Nov F17 American
Implicit rejection turned explicit. 3a/1w/3r/12?
Harvard University	HST-MEMP PhD	November 30, -0001	Accepted on 30 Nov	Total comments See More Report
Accepted on 30 Nov F15 American
Received email with attached decision letter. Thought I totally bombed one of my interviews and had given up hope of being admitted, so I'm very (pleasantly) surprised!
Harvard University	Religion Hebrew Bible PhD	November 30, -0001	Rejected on 30 Nov	Total comments See More Report
Rejected on 30 Nov F18 American
Harvard University	Population Health Sciences - Social And Behavioral Sciences (SBS) PhD	November 30, -0001	Rejected on 30 Nov	Total comments See More Report
Rejected on 30 Nov F20 International
Not surprised, was not interviewed
Harvard University	Architecture Masters	November 30, -0001	Rejected on 30 Nov	Total comments See More Report
Rejected on 30 Nov F15 American


Harvard University	Computer Science PhD	November 30, -0001	Rejected on 30 Nov	Total comments See More Report
Rejected on 30 Nov F16 International GRE 170 GRE V 162 GRE AW 4.50
Just wanthedh to pahk ma car in da Hahvahd yahd...
Harvard University	Sociology PhD	November 30, -0001	Rejected on 30 Nov	Total comments See More Report
Rejected on 30 Nov F19 International
Email to check portal. Not at all disappointed since we are talking here about the most elitist university in the world.
Harvard University	RSEA Masters	November 30, -0001	Accepted on 30 Nov	Total comments See More Report
Accepted on 30 Nov F17 International
Harvard University	Classics PhD	November 30, -0001	Rejected on 30 Nov	Total comments See More Report
Rejected on 30 Nov F15 International GRE 155 GRE V 160 GRE AW 4.00 GPA 3.88
Solicited one hour before the official email came.
Harvard University	Department Of Government (Political Science) PhD	November 30, -0001	Rejected on 30 Nov	Total comments See More Report
Rejected on 30 Nov F18 American GRE 169 GRE V 166 GRE AW 5.00 GPA 3.80
Harvard University	3.5 Master Of Architecture Masters	November 30, -0001	Wait listed on 30 Nov	Total comments See More Report
Wait listed on 30 Nov F17 International
Plz...
Harvard University	Urban Planning Masters	November 30, -0001	Accepted on 30 Nov	Total comments See More Report
Accepted on 30 Nov F18 American GRE 153 GRE V 167 GRE AW 5.00 GPA 3.80
Phone call from Richard Peiser offering admission and "presidential" scholarship (half tuition). He said an email would follow the next day. Received admission email and instructions to check financial aid portal, which indicated ~$25,000 merit award and ~$20,000 need-based grant for the first year.
Harvard Universityvard	East Asian Languages And CulturesAsian PhD	November 30, -0001	Rejected on 30 Nov	Total comments See More Report
Rejected on 30 Nov F20 International
As expected.
Harvard University	Architecture Masters	November 30, -0001	Accepted on 30 Nov	Total comments See More Report
Accepted on 30 Nov F19 International GPA 3.78
M1 AP Toefl 108
Harvard University	SEAS Bioengineering PhD PhD	November 30, -0001	Other on 30 Nov	Total comments See More Report
Other on 30 Nov F16 American GRE 166 GRE V 169 GRE AW 3.50 GPA 3.98
Got an email from POI to discuss my application. (Informal interview.)

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