A new way to tour Harvard
A typical Harvard tour can feel impersonal, leaving you with more questions than answers. You’re just a face in the crowd following a scripted tour led by a guide the school assigns you.
SchoolScoops offers private Harvard University tours tailored to your interests. Choose your own Harvard student tour guide and enjoy a personalized campus visit where you'll get candid answers to your questions.
SchoolScoops is the more personal way to tour Harvard University
Private and personalized Harvard tours
On a traditional Harvard University campus tour you’re just a number in a big group. With SchoolScoops, you can book a private Harvard University tour led by a real Harvard student, giving you a personalized campus visit and the chance to ask all the questions that are important to you.
Choose your own tour guide
Unlike a traditional Harvard University campus tour, SchoolScoops lets you choose your own tour guide. Whether you want to meet an engineering major, a student-athlete or a fellow transfer student, you'll get authentic insights and advice from someone who truly gets you.
No scripts, just scoops
Traditional Harvard University campus tours are essentially a sales pitch—the tour guide works for the school and their job is to show you the highlights. SchoolScoops guides don’t work for their school, so there’s no sales pitch—just honest, unfiltered advice about the Harvard experience.
Find out if Harvard is the school for you
Choosing where to go to college is a major decision and a huge investment. A private Harvard tour helps you decide if Harvard University is the right fit for your academic goals, career ambitions and college experience.
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Get to know Harvard University
Harvard University is a world-renowned Ivy League institution known for its academic excellence across the sciences, business, arts, and humanities. It is deeply committed to groundbreaking research, global leadership, and public service.
Overview
Established in 1636, Harvard University is a private Ivy League research institution located in Cambridge, Massachusetts. It offers a diverse range of programs across its undergraduate and graduate schools, emphasizing a strong research focus, vibrant campus life, and competitive athletic teams.
Size
As of fall 2023, Harvard University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 7,110 students.
Acceptance rate
Harvard University has an acceptance rate of approximately 3%. Half of the admitted students who submitted test scores have an SAT score between 1500 and 1580 or an ACT score between 34 and 36.
Cost
For the 2023–2024 academic year, Harvard University's tuition and fees amount to $61,676. As a private institution, Harvard charges the same tuition for both in-state and out-of-state students. Approximately 72% of undergraduates receive financial aid, with an average aid package of $61,801.
Ranking
According to U.S. News & World Report, Harvard University is ranked #3 out of 436 National Universities.
Academics
Harvard University offers over 50 undergraduate concentrations and numerous graduate programs, including bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees. The most popular undergraduate majors include Social Science Research Methods, Economics, and Computer Science. The university maintains a 7:1 student-to-faculty ratio, fostering close interaction between students and professors.
Traditions
Harvard University's traditions include the Housing Day, where first-years learn their residential assignments with fanfare, the Harvard-Yale Football Game, a historic rivalry known as "The Game," the Veritas Shield Ceremony during Convocation, the Primal Scream before finals, and the Class Day Exercises as part of Commencement Week.
Campus landmarks
Harvard University's best landmarks include the historic Widener Library, the iconic John Harvard Statue, Memorial Hall's Sanders Theatre, the scenic Harvard Yard, and the Harvard Art Museums, embodying the university's legacy and intellectual spirit.
Student body
Over 85% of Harvard University students come from outside Massachusetts, with significant representation from California, New York, Texas, New Jersey, and Florida, alongside a globally diverse international community from over 150 countries.
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Become a guideYour Harvard University questions, answered
What GPA do you need for Harvard?
Harvard’s average admitted GPA is 4.18, meaning you’ll need mostly A’s and a top class ranking to be competitive.
Is Harvard the #1 college?
Harvard is often ranked among the top universities globally and is considered #1 in reputation and prestige.
How much does one year at Harvard cost?
For the 2024–2025 academic year, Harvard’s tuition is $56,550, with total costs including fees, housing, and food reaching $82,866. Financial aid is available, and families earning under $85,000 are not expected to contribute.
Does Harvard have famous alumni?
Yes, Harvard has many notable alumni, including eight U.S. presidents, such as John F. Kennedy, Franklin D. Roosevelt, Theodore Roosevelt, George W. Bush, and Barack Obama.
What is Harvard's most popular major?
Harvard's top majors include Social Sciences, Biology, Mathematics, Computer Science, History, Physical Sciences, Psychology, Engineering, and Foreign Languages.
What careers do Harvard graduates pursue?
Harvard graduates work in academia, healthcare, biotech, business, law, government, policy, consulting, and writing/publishing.
Do Harvard students live in dorms all four years?
Yes, Harvard guarantees housing for all four years. First-year students live in dorms near Harvard Yard, while upperclassmen reside in one of 12 residential Houses.
Where do freshmen at Harvard live?
First-year students live in residential neighborhoods called Yards, located at the heart of Harvard’s campus.
How can I tour Harvard University?
You can take a guided campus tour by registering through Harvard’s admissions website, which includes a student-led walkthrough of key locations. Self-guided and virtual tours are also available for those exploring at their own pace.
Does Harvard offer private campus tours?
Yes, using SchoolScoops you can take a private campus tour of Harvard with a student of your choosing.
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