How much does Harvard University tuition cost?
The 2024 tuition & fees of Harvard University is $59,076 and the 2024 graduate school tuition & fees is $55,440. Its undergraduate tuition & fees is much higher than the average tuition for R1 Universities' tuition of $40,832.
Based on the last year increase rate, The 2025 estimated tuition & fees at Harvard is $60,949 for Massachusetts residents and $60,949 for out-of-state students, a 3.2% increase compared to 2024's rate.
Harvard 2024 Tuition & Fees
| Year | Tuition & Fees | R1 Universities' Average |
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| 2022-2023 | $57,261 | $39,433 |
| 2023-2024 | $59,076 | $40,832 |
| Change % 2023-2024 | 3.17% | 3.55% |
| 2024-2025 Estimate | $60,949 | $42,280 |
How much do you actually pay at Harvard?
The living costs at Harvard is $26,629 when living on campus. The on-campus living costs increased by 4.93% compared to the previous year.
The Harvard's 2024 COA is $86,705 for on-campus living.
46% of enrolled students have received grants or scholarships, and the average aid amount is $55,433. It could cover 93.83% of full tuition amount.
After receiving the financial aid, the net price is $31,272.
Harvard University 2024 Cost of Attendance (COA) | On-campus |
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| Tuition & Fees | $59,076 |
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| Room & Board | $20,374 |
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| Personal Expenses | $6,255 |
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| Books & Supplies | $1,000 |
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| COA | $86,705 |
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| COA with Financial Aid | $31,272 |
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Harvard 4-Years Tuition
How Much is Harvard tuition for 4 years?
Harvard's 4-years tuition is $240,876, based on current tuition and change rate.
Since the tuition & fees at Harvard University have risen very slightly (very lower than national average) over the last 4 years, the actual costs may differ from the estimation based on the school or University system's new tuition policy.
Harvard 4 Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
| Admission Year | Freshmen | Sophomore | Junior | Senior | 4 Years Total |
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| Class of 2028 | Fall 2024 | $59,530 | $59,987 | $60,448 | $60,912 | $240,876 |
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| Class of 2029 | Fall 2025 | $59,987 | $60,448 | $60,912 | $61,380 | $242,727 |
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| Class of 2030 | Fall 2026 | $60,448 | $60,912 | $61,380 | $61,851 | $244,591 |
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| Class of 2031 | Fall 2027 | $60,912 | $61,380 | $61,851 | $62,326 | $246,470 |
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| Class of 2032 | Fall 2028 | $61,380 | $61,851 | $62,326 | $62,805 | $248,363 |
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Net Price for 4 Years at Harvard
Based on recent tuition increase rate, for the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated 4-years COA is $354,816.
Harvard 4 Years COA
| Admission Year | Freshmen | Sophomore | Junior | Senior | 4 Years Total |
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| Class of 2028 | Fall 2024 | $87,497 | $88,296 | $89,104 | $89,919 | $354,816 |
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| Class of 2029 | Fall 2025 | $88,296 | $89,104 | $89,919 | $90,743 | $358,062 |
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| Class of 2030 | Fall 2026 | $89,104 | $89,919 | $90,743 | $91,574 | $361,339 |
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| Class of 2031 | Fall 2027 | $89,919 | $90,743 | $91,574 | $92,414 | $364,650 |
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| Class of 2032 | Fall 2028 | $90,743 | $91,574 | $92,414 | $93,262 | $367,992 |
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Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid
After receiving the financial aid, the net price for 4 years of attending the school is $133,084.
Harvard 4 Years COA after Receiving Financial Aid
| Admission Year | Freshmen | Sophomore | Junior | Senior | 4 Years Total |
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| Class of 2028 | Fall 2024 | $32,064 | $32,863 | $33,671 | $34,486 | $133,084 |
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| Class of 2029 | Fall 2025 | $32,863 | $33,671 | $34,486 | $35,310 | $136,330 |
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| Class of 2030 | Fall 2026 | $33,671 | $34,486 | $35,310 | $36,141 | $139,607 |
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| Class of 2031 | Fall 2027 | $34,486 | $35,310 | $36,141 | $36,981 | $142,918 |
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| Class of 2032 | Fall 2028 | $35,310 | $36,141 | $36,981 | $37,829 | $146,260 |
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Harvard's Graduate Tuition
The graduate school tuition at Harvard University is $55,440. Detailed graduate program tuition and majors can be found at Harvard gradute program page.
Harvard University has law school and medical school and their tuition is different from other graduate programs, usually higher. The law school tuition is $78,692. See the detailed law school tuition at Harvard Law School page.
The medical school tuition is $71,305. See the detailed medical school tuition at Harvard Medical School page.
Harvard Graduate Tuition & Fees
| Year | Gradaute Tuition & Fees |
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| 2022-2023 | $53,760 |
| 2023-2024 | $55,440 |
| Change % 2023-2024 | 3.13% |
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| 2024-2025 | $57,173 |
Tuition Per Credit Hour
For part-time and/or full-time students who take additional credits at Harvard is $1,696. The graduate tuition per credit hour is $1,689.
Per Credit Hour Charge at Harvard
| Year | Tuition Per Credit Hour |
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| Undergraduate | 2022-2023 | $1,646 |
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| 2023-2024 | $1,696 |
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| 2024-2025 (Estimate) | $1,748 |
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| Graduate | 2022-2023 | $1,639 |
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| 2023-2024 | $1,689 |
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| 2024-2025 (Estimate) | $1,741 |
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