SAT Policy: RequiredAcceptance Rate: 3.4%

Harvard University SAT Score & Admissions

Harvard College requires standardized test scores as part of its holistic admissions process. Standardized tests provide a standardized metric to evaluate academic readiness across varied educational systems globally.

Average SAT

1540

Composite (400–1600)

Middle 50%

1500–1580

25th to 75th percentile

Reading & Writing

740–780

Middle 50% range

Mathematics

760–800

Middle 50% range

Advice for Nigerian & International Applicants

Harvard reinstated the SAT requirement for all incoming classes. High academic rigor in WAEC/WASSCE, A-Levels, or IB paired with a 1500+ SAT score significantly strengthens your application.

Application Timing

Application Deadlines & Majors

Key Deadlines

Early Action / Decision:November 1 (Restricted Early Action)

Regular Decision:January 1

Popular Majors

EconomicsGovernmentComputer ScienceApplied MathematicsSocial Sciences

Last verified: August 2026Official Admissions Page

Harvard SAT FAQs

Does Harvard require the SAT for international students?

Yes. Harvard has reinstated standardized testing requirements for all first-year applicants globally.