A Harvard education costs over $82,000 a year—here's how much students actually pay

Harvard University's tuition for the 2024-25 academic year is $56,550, with total costs reaching $82,866 when including fees for housing, food, and student services. However, many students pay significantly less due to generous financial aid packages. Over half of Harvard undergraduates receive scholarships, and 24% of families pay nothing after aid. Despite this, low-income students face challenges in gaining admission, with only 4.5% of Harvard's class of 2013 coming from the bottom 20% of earners.