Harvard University

Address

Address: Cambridge, MA, United States

Website: https://www.harvard.edu/

School Details

Location and Transportation

Location: Lies along the Charles River in Cambridge, Massachusetts, a few miles west of downtown Boston
Transportation: Shuttle and van service, Transit system

Size

Total: 36,012
Undergraduate students: 6,699
Faculty members: 2,400
Real Estate Holdings: 5,457 acres

Student Life

450+ student orgranizations
125+ active service programs for Phillips Brooks House during the academic year
Late-night discussions in the dining hall
Drama production
Sports competitions: participated by 80%+ of students

Rankings

#2 in National Universities (US News)
#2 in Best Value Schools (US News)
#4 in Best Colleges in America (Niche)

Tuition (Boarding)

$67,580 for tuition, room, board, and fees combined. (2018-19)

Financial Aid and Scholarships

Yes
Total budget: $160 million
60%+ total undergraduate students is granted financial aid

Overview

Harvard University is devoted to excellence in teaching, learning, and research, and to developing leaders in many disciplines who make a difference globally. The University, which is based in Cambridge and Boston, Massachusetts, has an enrollment of over 20,000 degree candidates, including undergraduate, graduate, and professional students. Harvard has more than 360,000 alumni around the world.

Harvard fosters a living and learning environment where you can celebrate your individuality—and where you can explore the shared ideas and experiences that connect us all. You'll soon find that our differences don't divide us. Instead, our community is strengthened by the diverse perspectives, interests, and identities of its members.

Academics

Harvard students have access to courses, research institutes, and faculty mentors from all parts of Harvard. With world-renowned faculty, state-of-the-art resources, and individualized instruction, it’s the perfect place to pursue your favorite and still-to-be-discovered academic interests.

An education at Harvard has limitless possibilities. Our more than 3,700 courses, taught by esteemed faculty members and enhanced by Harvard’s unparalleled libraries and resources, will take you as far as your imagination allows.

Link for detailed information: https://college.harvard.edu/academics

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