The oldest higher learning institution in the US, known for shaping world leaders, pioneering research, and transformative liberal arts education.
- Admit rate
- 3.4%
- Highly selective
- SAT middle 50%
- 1490–1580
- Scores required to apply
- Avg. net price
- $19,500
- per year, after grants
- Average GPA
- 4.00
- unweighted
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Half of admitted students scored between 1490 and 1580.
Popular majors
- Economics & FinanceBusiness, Finance & Econ
- Government & Public PolicySocial Sciences & LawStandout program
- Applied Mathematics & CSComputer Science & AIHighly regarded
- Molecular & Cellular BiologyBiology, Health & Pre-MedStandout program
- History & LiteratureHumanities & WritingStandout program
Highlights
- Unrivaled alumni network and global endowment
- Historic residential college house system
- Free tuition for families with income < $85k
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