by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual has updated it’s Best Colleges Rankings for 2025 and Harvard University has received a top ranking. You can read more about this year’s release or keep reading for details on how your school fared in this year’s report.
This page was created to give you an overview of how Harvard fared in College Factual’s Best Colleges Rankings.
Harvard placed #4 out of 2,152 schools analyzed in the 2025 Best Colleges Ranking. This ranks Harvard University among the top 10 of higher education institutions in the country for students!
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Harvard has been ranked #2 out of 63 in College Factual’s Best Colleges Ranking. This places Harvard University among the best 10 of higher education institutions in the nation for Massachusetts students! See the Best Colleges in Massachusetts ranking
This media kit features highlighted rankings from the following degree levels:
In addition to the top overall ranking, Harvard has been ranked for quality bachelor’s degree programs:
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