Where is Harvard University, Cambridge, MA, U.S. - Location Map

Harvard University is located in Cambridge, Massachusetts in the United States, 3 miles (5 km) north-west of Boston. Harvard University is established in 1636, the oldest higher education institution in the U.S.

Location Map of Harvard University, Cambridge, MA, U.S.

Where is Harvard University Located?

Harvard University is a private Ivy League research university in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Harvard University is the oldest university in the US and is regarded as one of the most prestigious in the world.

Harvard University campus houses 10 hospitals, 5 museums, 28 libraries, 3 athletic facilities, 12 residential buildings, 2 theatres, several academic & administrative buildings and other buildings.

Harvard University Programs

  • Master of Business Administration [M.B.A]
  • Master of Law
  • Master of Science, Biostatistics
  • Master of Science, Data Science
  • Master of Science, Biomedical Informatics
  • Master of Science, Computational Science and Engineering
  • Master of Public Administration [M.P.A]
  • Master of Architecture [M.Arch]
  • Master of Science, Applied Computation

Harvard University QS World University Rankings

YearQS RankingYearQS RankingYearQS Ranking
202252019320162
202132018320154
202032017320142

Harvard University - School Rankings

SchoolFoundedU.S. News & World Report
Harvard College16362
Medicine17821
Divinity1816N/A
Law18173
Dental Medicine1867N/A
Arts and Sciences1872N/A
Business19085
Extension1910N/A
Design1914N/A
Education19201
Public Health19223
Government19361
Engineering and Applied Sciences200721

Harvard University Highlights & Facts

CountryUSA
StateMassachusetts
CountySuffolk
RegionNew England
Harvard University Coordinates42°22′28″N 71°07′01″W
LocationCambridge, Massachusetts, U.S.
Former namesHarvard College
MottoVeritas
Motto in EnglishTruth
TypePrivate research university
Established1636
FounderMassachusetts General Court
CampusUrban, 209 acres (85 ha)
AccreditationNECHE
Academic affiliationsNAICU, AICUM, AAU, URA, Space-grant
Endowment$53.2 billion (2021)
PresidentLawrence Bacow
ProvostAlan Garber
Academic staff~2,400 faculty members
Students19,218 (Fall 2020)
Undergraduates5,222 (Fall 2020)
Postgraduates13,996 (Fall 2020)
LanguageEnglish
NewspaperThe Harvard Crimson
ColorsCrimson
NicknameHarvard Crimson
Average Annual Tuition Fee"Bachelors - $47,730 (2019-20)
Masters - $50,928 (2021-22)"
Admission IntakesSpring & Fall
Average GPA Requirement4.18
Average Exam Score RequirementSAT - 1520; ACT - 34; IELTS - 8; TOEFL - 90; GRE - 326; GMAT - 730
Admission RequirementsStandardised test scores, LOR, SOP, Academic Transcripts
Admissions Deadlines"Restrictive Early Action - Nov 1
Regular Decision - Dec 1"
Percentage of International Students25%
Size of Campus (in acres)5,076
Alumni Worldwide400k+
Female to Male Ratio49:51:00
Average Salary after 10 Years$92,033 (Annual)
Sporting affiliationsNCAA Division I - Ivy League
MascotJohn Harvard
Websitewww.harvard.edu