by our College Data Analytics TeamHere are the current tuition and fee figures for Harvard University, plus how they compare to other colleges and a forward projection.
For the most recent year on record, tuition and fees at Harvard University stood at $61,676 for the year for full-time undergrads. There is no residency discount at this school.
Of those figures, the required fees totaled $5,126; the remaining amount is tuition.
| Most Recent Reported Year | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $56,550 |
| Fees | $5,126 |
| Total | $61,676 |
This tuition and fees total reflects one year of study and does not include room and board.
Keep in mind that a number of students receive financial aid and scholarships that lower what they actually pay. The figures here are the published sticker price.
How much does Harvard University cost per credit hour part time? Go to the Cost Per Credit Hour page to find out.
To see where that lands, here is how Harvard University costs compare against other schools. Each rating shows whether the school runs above or below that group’s average.
| Nationwide | In MA | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | Expensive | Expensive | Expensive |
Against the nationwide average, Harvard University runs on the expensive side.
Note that financial aid can substantially change the real price, so compare net cost too. Check the Harvard University Financial Aid page for specifics.
Take a look at how tuition at Harvard University has shifted over recent reported years.
| Year | Tuition |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $51,143 |
| Two Years Ago | $52,659 |
| One Year Ago | $54,269 |
| Most Recent Year | $56,550 |
The following chart shows how tuition at Harvard has trended over the reported years.
Over the most recent year, tuition increased 4.2%. If that pace held for another year, tuition + fees would land around $64,268 next year.
Annual tuition increases are the norm at most institutions, so the cost in your final year will likely top today’s number.
See answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for more context.
Averaged across those years, tuition and fees increased by 3.53%, so cost a year out lands around $63,851.
At the same pace, the next five years of tuition and fees would project as follows:
| Academic Year | Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|
| Next Year | $63,851 |
| In 2 Years | $66,103 |
| In 3 Years | $68,434 |
| In 4 Years | $70,847 |
| In 5 Years | $73,346 |
As you plan how to pay for college, fold in expected yearly increases — the running four-year out-of-state total projects near $269,235.
Tuition is just the starting figure — financial aid can change the actual price a family pays substantially.
To learn about financial aid at Harvard University, go to the Harvard University Financial Aid page.
