Harvard College on Thursday admitted 692 students to the Class of 2028 from a pool of 7,921 who applied under the Early Action Program.
“It is exciting to see that so many of the nation’s and world’s most promising students have been accepted early into the Class of 2028. Their exceptional talent pool and many contributions to their communities will make a significant addition to Harvard over the next four years and beyond,” said Dean of Admissions and Financial Aid. William R. Fitzsimmons.
Early Action deferred students will be considered again in the regular decision cycle. The deadline is January 1, and applicants will receive decisions in late March.
Today’s admissions follow the Griffin Financial Aid Office’s recent expansion of its strong support for students. The creation of a New Launch Scholarship gives students receiving full financial support — those with an annual family income of $85,000 or less — $2,000 in the fall of their junior year to help with costs associated with preparing for life after Harvard. Since 2016, incoming students who receive full support have been eligible for matching starting grants to help ease their transition to campus.
“Our fantastic financial aid program, especially with the new launch grant, is able to provide even more support to students who need it most. Financial support combined with resources like those provided Through the Mignone Center for Career Success it makes it possible for all students to pursue their goals during and after Harvard.”
Of the early action class accepted into the Class of 2028, 15.5 percent come from first-generation college backgrounds, compared to about 14 percent last year. Additionally, 20.8% of application fees were waived due to financial need compared to 19.7% last year.
This year, Harvard joined STORY (Small Town Outreach, Employment, and Production), a new consortium of 30 public and private universities that works to raise awareness in rural communities about opportunities at Harvard and similar institutions. The STORY Consortium traveled to five locations in the South and Midwest this fall to talk with students, families and high school college counselors about the admissions and financial aid process. Students from rural communities and small towns make up 10 percent of students accepted so far.
Of the students accepted so far, 22.3 percent are from New England, 20.8 percent from the Mid-Atlantic, 14.5 percent from the South, 8.4 percent from the Midwest, 17.2 percent from the West, and approx. 17 percent from abroad. United State.
Applicants to the Class of 2028 were the first to experience Harvard’s reorganized application supplement. Harvard has removed the single optional essay in which students can choose from 10 suggested topics, and replaced it with required short answer questions, all of which were previously optional short answers or suggested supplemental essay topics. Asking students to respond to each question ensures that the admissions committee has consistent information to review across applicants. The questions ask students to reflect on their own experiences, intellectual interests, and plans after graduating from university and living with others.
“We continue to attract applications from a variety of high schools and communities around the world. Students responded well to this year’s essay questions, and used them to share their emotions and hopes for the future. We look forward to seeing what these students contribute to society,” said Director of Admissions Joey St. John. Once they get here.”
Harvard College continues to allow students to apply without needing SAT or ACT test scores, a policy change announced three years ago for the admitted classes of 2026-2030.
Students were notified of early action decisions at 7pm on Thursday. Those who are accepted are not obligated to attend and have until May 1 to make their final decision. The deadline to apply for Regular Decision is 11:59 PM ET on January 1.
Harvard College will welcome accepted students to campus for the weekend of April 14-15. At that time, the Class of 2028 is invited to attend classes and events as well as learn about resources and opportunities. Students will receive information about Visitas and Crimson Connect via the accepted student website.
Harvard University recently announced that it has accepted 692 students under its Early Action Program for the upcoming academic year. This highly competitive and prestigious program allows students to apply early and receive a decision ahead of the regular admissions process. The accepted students represent a diverse and talented group of individuals who have demonstrated exceptional academic achievement and potential. The university’s commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive community is evident in the acceptance of these students, and the excitement and anticipation for their contributions to the Harvard community are palpable. This accomplishment reflects the university’s dedication to attracting and supporting the best and brightest minds from around the world.