Campus & Student Life at Harvard University

Get a feel for what life is like at Harvard University. From campus diversity and athletics to veteran support, this overview pulls together the key parts of the Harvard student experience — with links to the full reports below.

Full-time vs. Part-time Students at Harvard University

The student body at Harvard splits into full-time and part-time students as follows:

Campus Diversity at Harvard University

Wondering about diversity at Harvard? The full demographic picture — race, gender, age, and geographic origin is covered in the dedicated diversity report.

See the full Harvard Diversity Report ›

Athletics at Harvard University

Harvard University competes in the NCAA as part of the The Ivy League.

Harvard fields 1,204 student athletes — 665 men and 539 women across 24 varsity sports.

See the full Harvard Sports Report ›

Athletics Financing

Military & Veterans at Harvard University

Considering Harvard for your military or veteran education benefits? Here’s how Harvard supports military-connected students:

• Participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program
• Has a dedicated point of contact for veterans
• Has a recognized student veteran organization
• Offers ROTC (Army, Navy, Air Force)
• 394 students received GI Bill benefits
• Veterans make up PS of the student body

Learn more at the Harvard veterans services page.

See the full Harvard Veterans Report ›

Disability Services at Harvard University

Harvard University maintains a disability services office for students who need accommodations.

Visit the Harvard disability services page.

Explore More of Harvard Student Life

• Diversity & Demographics
• Sports & Athletics
• Veterans & Military
• Campus Safety & Crime
• International Students

References

• National Center for Education Statistics
• Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• Equity in Athletics Data Analysis

More about our data sources and methodologies.