The 15 Hardest Colleges to Get Into in Every US State

3. Harvard University

Harvard University in Massachusetts is the most selective college in the state, more so than MIT, Tufts, or Boston College. With an acceptance rate of just 5.2%, it's the oldest and wealthiest university in the U.S., with a huge endowment.

Applicants need a minimum SAT score of 1460 to be considered. Harvard has a prestigious history, having produced 48 Nobel laureates, which underscores its global academic influence.