Harvard University Transfer and Admissions Information

Private

4 year
10.6K

Full + Part time Students
1:7

Faculty to Student Ratio
1%

Transfer Student Ratio
$41.8K

Avg. Financial Aid

Harvard College is one of two schools within Harvard University granting undergraduate degrees. It is the only one currently accepting a small amount of transfer students. The pursuit of excellence has long been a hallmark of Harvard. Since its founding in 1636, the College has assembled promising students and distinguished faculty and provided them with an environment and resources to develop their talents to the fullest. Harvard’s tradition of excellence has put generations of students at the center of the search for new ways of thinking. Students come from all 50 states and from over 80 countries; from cities, suburbs, small towns and farms; from public, private and parochial schools; from every ethnic and religious background.

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Overview

Total Faculty	2,098
Full-Time Undergraduate	7,233
Part-Time Undergraduate	3,331
Transfer Students	135
Programs	182 Programs
Courses	2,024 Courses
Transfer Agreements	1 outgoing Transfer Agreements
Equivalencies	741 outgoing Equivalencies

Financial Information

In-State Tuition	$39,966
Out-of-State Tuition	$39,966
Books and Supplies	$1,000
Federal Loans: Undergrads receiving aid	3%
Federal Loans: Average amount received	$4,516
Scholarships & Grants: Undergrads receiving aid	45%
Scholarships & Grants: Average amount received	$37,239

Scholarships and Financial Aid:

Your financial circumstances have never kept you from great achievement, and they will not keep you from Harvard. Applying for financial aid will not hinder your application, regardless of your citizenship. We provide the support you need to get here by working closely with you to understand your family’s individual circumstances.

Application Deadlines for Transfer

Fall	Mar 1

Transfer Application Requirements

Minimum GPA:

Not published.
Official Transcripts:

Official transcripts of all completed work from each post-secondary institution you have attended must be sent to the Office of Transfer Admissions in addition to your official secondary school transcripts.
SAT Scores:

All transfer applicants are required to have the results of either the SAT I or ACT (with Writing) reported directly from the College Board or the American College Testing Program, respectively, even if you have applied previously as a freshman.
Letters of Recommendation:

Please submit 2 recommendations from faculty members or teaching assistants who have taught you and are familiar with your work. Also, The University's Official Report should be submitted by the appropriate dean or administrative officer.
Essay:

The submission of a personal essay is required.
Application Fee:

There is a $75 nonrefundable application fee. You may also submit a fee waiver request if this will present a financial hardship to you.
Interview:

We do not ordinarily schedule personal interviews for transfer applicants. If the Committee needs further information, you will be contacted.
Other Requirements:

Supplementary materials or portfolios may be submitted, but you should do so only if you have an unusual talent. Such materials are neither required nor expected as components of the application.
Apply Here:

www.admissions.college.harvard.edu/apply/transfer/instructions.html

Transfer Credit Policy

Minimum Grade:

Harvard has a minimum grade requirement of C for transfer credit.
Credits (Min/Max):

The maximum amount of credit allowed any transfer student is 8.0 full (year-long) courses, i.e., half of the 16.0 full courses required for the A.B. or S.B. degrees, or the equivalent of two full years of academic work.
Transfer Policy Document:

Harvard University Transfer Credit Policy.pdf