Is Harvard located in New York?

I'm starting my college search and I'm a little confused about the locations of some famous schools. I thought Harvard was in New York, but my friend said that's not right.

Can anyone clear up for me where exactly Harvard is located? I keep mixing it up with some other schools. Also, does being close to NYC affect how students experience college there?

I appreciate any insight since geography is not my strong suit!
3 months ago
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Luis Nario-Malberg
 • 3 months ago
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Harvard is actually located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, not in New York. Cambridge is just across the Charles River from Boston, making it a part of the Greater Boston area. The confusion is common because so many well-known universities are clustered in the Northeast, but Harvard is definitely not in New York.
Luis Nario-Malberg
Mooresville, North Carolina
Harvard College, Class of 2018, A.B. in Philosophy
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5 years