International applicants
Harvard University
Cambridge, MA
- Private
- Founded 1636
- 27.0% international
Harvard University accepted 3% of applicants and reports 27.0% international enrollment (roughly 6,210 international students).
At a glance
- Admit rate
- 3%
- % international
- 27%
- Approx. intl students
- 6.2K
- Total enrollment
- 23.0K
- Countries with notable alumni
- 1
What this means for you
These numbers come from College Scorecard, the U.S. Department of Education's institution-level dataset. Admit rates are overall, not international-specific — international applicants typically face equal or stricter admission than the headline number.
Frequently asked
- What is the international admit rate at Harvard University?
- Harvard University's overall admit rate is 3%. The international rate may differ but is rarely higher.
- How many international students attend Harvard University?
- Approximately 27.0% of Harvard University's student body is international, roughly 6,210 students.
- Does Harvard University require SAT/ACT for international applicants?
- Standardized testing requirements vary by year. Check Harvard University's admissions page directly for the latest policy.