Harvard University
Harvard is America's oldest institution of
higher learning, founded 16 years after the arrival of the
Pilgrims at Plymouth and 140 years before the signing of the
Declaration of Independence. Seven presidents of the United
States have been graduates of Harvard and its faculty has
produced 43 Nobel laureates.
Over the last four centuries, Harvard has
grown from nine students with a single master to an enrollment
of nearly 20,000 degree candidates, including undergraduates and
graduate students. An additional 12,000 students are enrolled in
one or more courses in the Harvard Extension School. Over 15,000
people work at the University, including more than 2,800
faculty. There are also more than 9,000 faculty appointments in
affiliated teaching hospitals.
Harvard's mission, to advance new ideas and
promote enduring knowledge, has kept the University young.
Harvard strives to create an academic environment in which
outstanding students and scholars from around the world are
continually challenged and inspired to do their best possible
work. This includes talented students from families of low and
moderate income, who are encouraged to attend Harvard College
through a program announced in February 2004 by Harvard
President Lawrence H. Summers. Last year, Harvard spent $263
million on scholarships and student awards, 10 percent of its
budget.
Undergraduate enrollment: 9,519
Graduate enrollment: 15,129
Tuition and fees: $30,275
Additional fees: Student activity: $2,044; Health service:
$1,390;
Room and board: $9,946
% of Undergraduate students receiving need-based financial
aid: 50%
% of Undergraduate students receiving merit-based financial
aid: 0% from Harvard and 40% from outside sources
Average size of need-based financial aid award: $30,715
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