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Quick Stats

Student-Faculty Ratio

8:1

Faculty with Terminal Degree

99 %

Full-Time Retention Rate

97 %

Average Course Load

4 courses

Graduation Rate

98 %

Class Sizes

  • Fewer than 20 Students - 69 %
  • 20 to 49 Students - 18 %
  • 50 or More Students - 13 %

Student Author OverviewWhat's This?

“Unparalleled,” “world-class,” and “exciting” are just a few of the words used to described the constellation of academic stars you will find leading class discussions and lecturing on a huge breadth of topics at Harvard. The school’s unmatched resources and wide array of fields of study make it the ideal place to pursue nearly any academic interest. However, some students complain that professors are too far-removed from undergraduate life, and that in some cases, teaching assistants are left with too much responsibility. Most students are quick to indicate, however, that nearly everyone with any teaching duties is downright brilliant, important lecturers and overworked graduate students alike.

Despite a small number of complaints, Harvard University provides a fertile ground for intellectual growth. Renowned faculty, a treasure trove of resources, and undergraduate motivation all combine to make the Harvard a terrific place for higher education. Even if some students have trouble attaining “A” grades, the University passes with flying colors.

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Harvard '12

Biological Sciences

May 29, 2010

It's Alright.

A-

Heavy workload. Decent faculty interaction. Great facilities and work opportunities. The student center does not exist though.

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jkc11

Harvard '11

May 07, 2010

That's What I Came for

A+

People already know that Harvard stands for academic excellence, but what most generally don't know is that the academic support system here is designed to make sure that you get the most out of your time here. Professors are not only the best in their fields, but most of them are more than willing to talk to you outside of class and work with you on independent projects. Beyond even academic and career advisers, not to mention a support network of deans and peer counsel groups, there's an entire organization called the Bureau of Study Counsel designed to help students with any school-related issue that might have, including battling procrastination, learning to read more efficiently, dealing with learning disabilities, and much more.

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jackson1372

Harvard '12

Philosophy and Religion

Feb 21, 2009

The hardest part about Harvard is...

The hardest part about Harvard is getting in. Frankly, it's easy to get by in classes without doing the readings and or putting in the effort, and too many kids choose that path.

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Facts

Full-Time Student Population

16700

Part-Time Student Population

6100

Full-Time Instructional Faculty

2132

Part-Time Instructional Faculty

484

Total FT Faculty

1622

Average Faculty Salary

$146,331

Academic/Career Counseling?

Yes

Remedial Services?

Yes

Special Credit Opportunities

Advanced Placement (AP) Credits: No
Life Experience Credits: No
Dual Credit: Yes

AP Test Score Requirements

4 or 5 on AP Language Test exempts students from the one-year language requirement

Four AP test scores of 4 or 5 allow student to enroll in the Advanced Placement three-year degree program

IB Test Score Requirements

Advanced Placement for full IB diploma holders with 3 higher-level test scores of 6 or 7

Instructional Programs

Occupational: No
Academic: Yes
Continuing Professional: Yes
Recreational/Avocational: No
Adult Basic Remedial: No
Secondary (High School): No

Undergraduate Schools/Divisions

  • Harvard College

Degrees Awarded

  • Associate degree
  • Bachelor's degree
  • Doctorate - Professional practice
  • Doctorate - Research/scholarship
  • Master's degree
  • Post-bachelor's certificate
  • Post-master's certificate

Most Popular Majors

  • Business/Commerce, General
  • Foundations of Education
  • Law
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other

Special Study Options

  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification (below the postsecondary level)

Best Places to Study

  • House Dining Halls
  • Lamont Library
  • The myriad coffee shops around the square

Did You Know?What's This?

The Harvard University library collection contains more than 14.6 million volumes. That makes it the second-largest library collection in the United States, falling behind only the Library of Congress.

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