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Last Updated on March 30, 2024 by Robert C. Hoopes

Harvard College Applications Decline by 5% for Class of 2028

Applications to Harvard College for the class of 2028 have fallen by about 5%, with 54,008 students vying for a spot at the prestigious institution. Despite the decline in applicants, Harvard still celebrated a 3.59% acceptance rate, the highest it has been in four years.

The decrease in applications at Harvard comes at a time when the university is facing scrutiny over its handling of antisemitism allegations on campus. In contrast, other elite schools such as Dartmouth, Yale, and Columbia saw an increase in applications this year.

The reasons for the decline at Harvard and neighboring Brown University are still unclear. Harvard’s leadership has also faced challenges, including the recent resignation of its president, Claudine Gay, amid plagiarism allegations.

This admissions cycle for the class of 2028 is the first after a Supreme Court ruling ended affirmative action in college admissions. Despite these challenges, Harvard remains a highly sought-after institution, with this being the fourth consecutive year of receiving over 50,000 applications.

As Harvard continues to navigate these challenges, it will be interesting to see how the university addresses the decline in applications and maintains its reputation as a top academic institution.