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Best Things

  1. Access to the best professors and minds of our time.
  2. The student motivation and ambition on campus is contagious.
  3. The opportunity to pursue literally any interest you might have.
  4. Alumni are eager to help undergraduates find jobs and internships.
  5. The city of Boston provides the perfect backdrop for college social life.
  6. Harvard housing is among the best in the nation - you'll realize how important this really is once you are there.
  7. The Harvard Library system is the largest university library in the world, so any book you need will be available, and you won't have to go searching for it at other universities.
  8. The diversity of Harvard means that you will be exposed to opinions and ways of life you might never have been exposed to otherwise.
  9. Classes feature state-of the art technology, producing a class experience that is rivaled by few other universities in the world.
  10. It's Harvard, and whether you like it or not, it garners respect from friends, family, and employers alike.

Happy Students

98% of students return after their first year.

Commitment to Teaching

There are 7 students for every member of faculty on campus.

Proven Success

98% of students will complete their education and graduate with a degree.

Easy Financial Aid Process

69% of students surveyed told us that the financial aid process went smoothly and they received the financial aid they needed.

Knowledgeable Professors

100% of students surveyed rated the general knowledge of professors as above average.

Low-Stress Course Load

57% of students surveyed rated the manageability of work as above average.

Big Dorms

86% of students surveyed felt that dorms were more spacious than average.

Great Local Atmosphere

57% of students surveyed said that there is always something fun and interesting going on near campus.

Easy to Get By on a Student's Budget

53% of students surveyed felt that the amount it costs to live while at school was better than average.

Safe Campus

58% of students surveyed said that they feel extremely safe and secure on campus.

Campus Pride

75% of students surveyed said that they love everything about the school and have a lot of campus pride.

Highly Satisfied Students

92% of students surveyed would make the same school choice if they could do it all over again.

Help Finding a Job or Internship

82% of students surveyed said that the career center is very helpful and provides services to students beyond help landing a job.

Strong Alumni Network

77% of students surveyed said the alumni network is very strong and involved in activities on campus.

Vibrant Social Scene

54% of students surveyed agreed that there are lots of popular activities around campus every day.

Genders Equally Represented

A male-to-female ratio of 50/50 means there's a pretty even balance of students on campus.

Learn from the Best

99% of faculty have earned the highest degree in their field.

Personal Attention

You can expect personal attention with 69% of classes having less than 20 students.

Help to Succeed

The school has academic and career counseling available to help you when you need it.

Get AP Credit

If you took AP classes in high school, you might be able to get college credit for them.

Work Part-Time During School

Employment services are available for students.

Help Getting Hired

Placement services are available to graduates.

Extremely Diverse

One of the most racially diverse campuses—53% of students are minorities.

Top Rankings and Student Raves About Them

Academics at Harvard University

caritas

'14

International Studies and Government

5.0
A+

Foreign Languages

The foreign languages at Harvard are beyond excellent. The faculty are very well qualified, and the 1:1 attention is truly amazing. Students also really enjoy the courses and gain confidence in speaking the language to native speakers.

Jul 04, 2011

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Diversity at Harvard University

triplemmac

'13

Business

5.0
A+

Very Integrated Compared to Other Schools.

Students come from all socio economic backrounds and all parts of the world

May 18, 2010

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Computers at Harvard University

PNut

'15

Molecular Biology

5.0
A+

Accessible If Needed

Labs and printers are accessible at all hours and in many locations.

Feb 04, 2012

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