How much is Harvard tuition for undergrads right now?
I'm trying to figure out if Harvard is actually affordable for my family, or if it’s way out of reach. I keep seeing different numbers online and it’s kind of confusing. Some places just list tuition, others include room and board, and then there’s talk about financial aid too.
If you go to Harvard or know someone who does, can you tell me what the actual tuition is this year for undergrads? Also, does that number usually go up every year? Just trying to make sense of all the costs before I finalize my college list.
If you go to Harvard or know someone who does, can you tell me what the actual tuition is this year for undergrads? Also, does that number usually go up every year? Just trying to make sense of all the costs before I finalize my college list.
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Luis Nario-Malberg
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Harvard College undergraduate tuition is around $60,000. If you include mandatory fees, room, and board, the total cost of attendance (what Harvard calls the "sticker price") is around $82,950 per year. This total covers tuition, housing, food, and other standard fees that most undergrads pay if they live on campus.
Tuition does tend to go up slightly each year—usually anywhere from 3 to 5 percent. So, for future years, you can expect incremental increases, but nothing drastically different from the current rate.
The numbers you see online might vary since some sources only mention tuition and not the full cost of attendance. It’s important to look at the full picture, especially if you’ll be living on campus.
However, it’s worth noting that Harvard has one of the strongest financial aid programs in the country. For families making under $85,000 per year, Harvard typically covers the full cost with scholarships and grants, so students pay nothing for tuition, room, or board. Even families with incomes up to $150,000 or more often get substantial aid, especially if they have multiple children in college or specific financial circumstances.
If you’re finalizing your list, don’t let the sticker price alone discourage you. The actual cost for many families is much lower once aid is factored in, and Harvard is need-blind for admissions.
Tuition does tend to go up slightly each year—usually anywhere from 3 to 5 percent. So, for future years, you can expect incremental increases, but nothing drastically different from the current rate.
The numbers you see online might vary since some sources only mention tuition and not the full cost of attendance. It’s important to look at the full picture, especially if you’ll be living on campus.
However, it’s worth noting that Harvard has one of the strongest financial aid programs in the country. For families making under $85,000 per year, Harvard typically covers the full cost with scholarships and grants, so students pay nothing for tuition, room, or board. Even families with incomes up to $150,000 or more often get substantial aid, especially if they have multiple children in college or specific financial circumstances.
If you’re finalizing your list, don’t let the sticker price alone discourage you. The actual cost for many families is much lower once aid is factored in, and Harvard is need-blind for admissions.
Luis Nario-Malberg
Mooresville, North Carolina
Harvard College, Class of 2018, A.B. in Philosophy
Experience
5 years