Harvard University Historical Acceptance Rate

Historical Acceptance Rates

Harvard University's overall acceptance rate for the application year 2024 is 3.65%, with 54,008 applicants and 1,970 accepted. This marks a slight increase from 3.45% in 2023, where 56,937 students applied and 1,965 were offered admission. Over the last five years, the acceptance rate has consistently declined from 4.01% in 2021 to 3.65% in 2024, highlighting the increasing selectivity of the admissions process. This trend indicates a rising number of applicants and heightened competition for spots at the institution.