Hey everyone, I'm a current high school junior and I dream about attending Harvard someday. But, I live in California, so I'd be out-of-state. Do they charge more for out-of-state students or is the tuition the same for everyone? Thanks in advance!
Hello! That's a great question. Contrary to some public universities that tend to differentiate their tuition fees based on in-state and out-of-state residency, private schools like Harvard University do not. All students pay the same tuition regardless of their state or even country of residence.
As of the 2024-2025 academic year, the tuition at Harvard is $56,550. However, remember that there are other costs associated with attending university as well, such as room and board, fees, and personal expenses, which makes the total cost of attending Harvard per academic year approximately $82,860.
However, Harvard does pride itself on its robust financial aid program. Families who earn less than $65,000 per year are not expected to contribute towards the cost of attendance, while families who earn between $65,000 and $150,000 will pay between 0 and 10% of their income. Harvard's financial aid program can really help to defray costs, so don't let the sticker price discourage you if Harvard is your dream school!
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