The Scoop
Harvard University is a private Ivy League research university located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and is the oldest institution of higher education in the United States. With approximately 22,000 students, Harvard offers an unmatched breadth of academic programs across its undergraduate college and 12 graduate and professional schools, including the top-ranked business, law, and medical schools. The university's endowment, research output, and global influence are among the largest in the world.
Campus life at Harvard is shaped by the residential house system, which creates close communities within the larger university. Harvard Yard, the Charles River, and the surrounding city of Cambridge provide a historic and intellectually stimulating environment. The university's alumni network spans every field and continent. Admissions are among the most selective in the world, and Harvard meets 100% of demonstrated financial need, attracting students who are among the most accomplished and ambitious in every discipline.
Harvard's resources — from its libraries and museums to its research centers and global programs — are unmatched in higher education. The university's financial aid program makes it affordable for families at all income levels, with no loans required. A campus tour with a current Harvard student can cut through the myths and show you the real daily life, academic culture, and community that students experience behind the famous gates of Harvard Yard.
SchoolScoops offers private, student-led Harvard University campus tours starting at $75 for one hour or $150 for two hours. Tours are available in person or by video chat and are led by a real, verified current Harvard student of your choice.
