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3.2%Acceptance
$59,076Tuition
7,755Students
97%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$101,817Earnings
#4 in MassachusettsPrivate nonprofit4-yearSAT/ACT Test OptionalResearch UniversityNCAA Division IStudy AbroadData: 2023-24

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$59,076
Out-of-State Tuition
$59,076
Average Net Price
$16,816
Students Receiving Financial Aid
15.8%
Room & Board (On Campus)
$20,374
Books & Supplies
$1,000
Total Cost of Attendance
$80,450
Median Debt at Graduation
$14,000
Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
$148/mo
Loan Repayment Rate
70.7%
Students Taking Federal Loans
4.9%
Pell Grant Recipients
15.8%

Net Price by Family Income

Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education

Net price by family income bracket
Family Income Average Net Price
$0 – $30,000 $2,895
$30,001 – $48,000 $2,496
$48,001 – $75,000 $2,167
$75,001 – $110,000 $13,937
$110,001+ $53,571

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Cost Overview

Most Harvard families pay far less than the $80,450 sticker price. Students from families earning under $75,000 pay virtually nothing, with net prices under $3,000 annually. Those from middle-class families earning $75,000-$110,000 pay around $14,000 per year. Only families earning above $110,000 approach the full cost at $53,571 annually. Over four years, total costs range from $12,000 for low-income students to $214,000 for wealthy families.

Harvard's legendary endowment makes this possible through massive financial aid averaging $61,801 per recipient. Graduates typically carry just $14,000 in debt, leading to monthly payments of $148. With median earnings of $101,817 ten years out, loan payments represent less than 2% of income. The best deal goes to brilliant students from working-class families who attend for free while accessing the most strong alumni network in America.

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