Harvard University Graduate School of Education Overview
Applying to Harvard’s education program costs $85. The Graduate School of Education has 40 full-time faculty members, with an adjusted graduate student-to-faculty ratio of 3.7:1.
At-a-Glance
- Acceptance Rate: 39.1%
- Programs Offered: Master’s, Ph.D.
Harvard University 2025 Education & Specialties Rankings
Harvard ranks #6 (tie) out of 255 in Best Education Schools, based on widely accepted excellence indicators.
Overall Score: 96
- Peer Assessment Score (out of 5): 4.5
- Education Professionals Assessment Score (out of 5): 4.5
Education School Rankings
- #6 in Best Education Schools (tie)
Specialty Rankings
- Curriculum and Instruction: Ranked
- Educational Administration and Supervision: #4 (tie)
- Educational Psychology: Ranked
- Education Policy: #2
- Higher Education Administration: Ranked
- Secondary Teacher Education: Ranked
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Education School Admissions
- U.S. Application Deadline: January 5
- Application Fee: $85
Harvard University Admissions (Master’s)
- Applications Received: 3,000
- Accepted: 2,250
- Enrolled: 1,500
- Acceptance Rate (Master’s): [Not specified]
- Acceptance Rate (Ph.D.): [Not specified]
Education School Cost
- Tuition (Master’s, Full-Time, In-State): N/A
- Tuition (Postbaccalaureate, Part-Time): N/A
- Tuition (Master’s, Full-Time): $60,102 per year
- Food & Housing: $27,050
Financial Aid
- Director: Frank Arce
- Phone: (617) 495-3416
- Students Receiving Grants/Scholarships: [Data locked]
Education School Student Population
- Total Enrollment: 975
- International Students: N/A
Gender Distribution (Full-Time)
- Female: 73.5%
- Male: 26.1%
Student Body (Full-Time)
- International: 39.5%
- White: 23.6%
- Asian: 12.3%
- Hispanic: 11.1%
- Black: 9.2%
- Two or More Races: 3.7%
- American Indian: 0.4%
- Unknown: 0.1%
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Education School Academics
Programs/Courses Offered In:
- Curriculum & Instruction
- Educational Administration & Supervision
- Education Policy
- Educational Technology
- Higher Education Administration
- Secondary Teacher Education
- Student Counseling & Personnel Services
- Full-Time Faculty (Tenured/Tenure-Track): 40
Teacher Preparation
- Students Taking Certification/Licensure Exams (2023-2024): 49
Type of Education School:
- Memberships: [Not specified]