Harvard College will limit the number of students who can receive A grades
Summary
Harvard College will limit the number of A grades given to students starting in fall 2027 to reduce grade inflation. The new rule will cap A grades at about 24% of each class to make top grades more meaningful.Key Facts
- Harvard faculty approved a limit so no more than 24 out of 100 students can receive an A grade in a class.
- This cap responds to a report showing over 60% of Harvard grades are currently As, up from about 25% twenty years ago.
- The change aims to improve the value of top grades and strengthen Harvard’s academic culture.
- The decision passed with 458 votes in favor and 201 against among faculty.
- A proposal to allow some courses to avoid the A cap was rejected.
- Most students (around 85%) do not support the new grading limits.
- Some faculty worry the cap might increase competition and reduce freedom for professors.
- The new system will shift internal awards to use class rank rather than grade point average.
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