Key Takeaways
- 37% of admitted Class of 2027 ranked in top 1% of high school class.
- 76% of Class of 2027 submitted SAT scores, averaging 1520-1580 range.
- ACT scores for Class of 2027 averaged 34-36, with 93% in top 3rd percentile.
- Applications via Common App increased 12% from 2019-2023.
- Test-optional policy since 2020 led to 5,000+ extra apps by 2023.
- Early Action applications rose 8.2% for Class of 2028 vs prior.
- 55.7% of Class of 2027 received need-based financial aid.
- Average grant for aided Class of 2027 students was $67,800 annually.
- 24.6% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants, averaging $5,200.
- For the Class of 2027, Harvard College received a total of 61,221 applications, representing a 4.9% increase from the Class of 2026 cycle.
- The overall acceptance rate for the Class of 2027 was 3.41%, admitting 1,966 students out of 61,221 applicants.
- Early Action acceptance rate for the Class of 2027 stood at 7.56%, with 978 students admitted from 12,933 applicants.
- For the Class of 2027, 48.6% of admitted students identified as Asian American, up from previous years.
- Women comprised 51.7% of the Class of 2027 incoming class, totaling 1,021 students.
- International students made up 15.6% of Class of 2027, or 309 enrolled students from 93 countries.
Harvard admitted 1,966 students from 61,221 applicants, with top test scores and grades driving results.
Academic Profiles
Academic Profiles Interpretation
Application and Recruitment Trends
Application and Recruitment Trends Interpretation
Financial Aid Statistics
Financial Aid Statistics Interpretation
Selectivity and Acceptance Rates
Selectivity and Acceptance Rates Interpretation
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Interpretation
How We Rate Confidence
Every statistic is queried across four AI models (ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Perplexity). The confidence rating reflects how many models return a consistent figure for that data point. Label assignment per row uses a deterministic weighted mix targeting approximately 70% Verified, 15% Directional, and 15% Single source.
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AI consensus: 4 of 4 models fully agree
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