Harvard Out-of-State Cost?

Hey guys, I don't live in Massachusetts but I'm considering applying to Harvard. Is the tuition for out-of-state students any different than for in-state students? Any help would be appreciated!

Hey! Don't worry, Harvard, as a private institution, doesn't differentiate between in-state and out-of-state tuition costs. Tuition and fees are the same for students from all states and even countries. For the 2024-2025 academic year, the estimated cost of attendance for Harvard, including tuition, fees, room, and board, is around $82,866, but this can vary slightly from year to year.

While this sticker price can be intimidating, keep in mind that financial aid at Harvard is need-based and very generous. The university is committed to making education affordable for families from a variety of income backgrounds. In fact, more than half of the students at Harvard receive need-based scholarship aid, and roughly 20% of students attend tuition-free. Families with an annual income of $65,000 or less typically pay nothing toward their child's education, and families earning between $65,000 and $150,000 usually contribute a small percentage of their income.

Harvard does not offer merit-based scholarships, but they are committed to meeting 100% of an applicant's demonstrated need, and are also need-blind during their admissions process, which means they will not know your financial need when reviewing your application. So, your financial circumstances won't negatively impact your chances of admission at Harvard, nor your ability to attend if accepted.

If you're considering applying to Harvard, make sure to check out their Net Price Calculator on their website, which can give you an estimate of the financial aid package you might be eligible for based on your family's financial situation. This tool will help you get a better idea of what it might cost out of pocket for you to attend Harvard. You can also always reach out to their financial aid office directly with any questions you have about cost of attendance or your eligibility for aid - they're there to help, after all!

Finally, on a separate note, if you end up applying to Harvard and want tips on how to maximize your chances of acceptance, so that you can take advantage of their generous financial aid, check out this blog post from CollegeVine, which breaks down how to tackle their school-specific supplemental essays: https://blog.collegevine.com/how-to-write-the-harvard-university-essays/

Good luck!