Harvard University SAT Scores & Acceptance Rate
Cambridge, MA · ranked #4 of 300 by average SAT in this dataset
The middle 50% of admitted students score 1510–1580 on the SAT. Harvard University admits 4% of applicants.
| Metric | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT total | 1510 | 1580 |
| SAT EBRW | 740 | 780 |
| SAT Math | 770 | 800 |
| ACT composite | 34 | 36 |
Admissions at a glance
| Average SAT | 1553 |
|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 4% |
| Undergrad enrollment | 7,601 |
| In-state tuition | $61,676 |
| Out-of-state tuition | $61,676 |
| Location | Cambridge, MA |
Frequently asked
What SAT score do you need for Harvard University?
The middle 50% of students admitted to Harvard University scored between 1510 and 1580 on the SAT (average 1553). Scoring at or above 1580 puts you in the top quarter of admitted students.
What ACT score do you need for Harvard University?
The middle 50% of admitted students scored 34–36 on the ACT composite.
What is the acceptance rate at Harvard University?
Harvard University admits 4% of applicants, based on the most recent U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard release.
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard (most recent cohort). Public domain data.
← Columbia University in the City of New York · Stanford University →
$19
Full dataset — all 300 colleges as CSV, SQLite and JSON, plus a perpetual commercial licence to use it in a product you sell.
Get the dataset