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There are so many things to consider when choosing which colleges and universities to apply to, including, but not limited to: location, distance from home, alumni network, graduation rate, degree requirements, study abroad and research opportunities, internships, coursework, specialized programs, school size, professor to student ratio, campus vibe and (drumroll, please!) cost.
This is what you can expect to pay should you be accepted to one of the Ivy League colleges this year:
Tuition: $59,320
Room and board: $22,130
Mandatory Fees: $5,476
Total: $86,926
Tuition: $69,207
Room and board: $20,670
Additional Fees: $2,058
Books and Personal Expenses: $3,045
Total: $94,980
Tuition: $69,900
Room and board: $20,650
Books and Personal Expenses: $3700
Student Activities Fee: $175
Total: $94,425
Tuition: $63,204
Room and board: $19,876
Additional Fees: $8,032
Books and Personal Expenses: $3,420
Total: $94,532
NY State Resident Tuition: $48,010
Non-NY State Resident Tuition: $71,266
Room and board: $20,574
Books and Personal Expenses: $3,424
Additional Fees: $1,004
Total for NY Resident: $73,012
Total for Non-NY Resident: $96,268
Tuition: $65,210
Room and board: $21,170
Additional Fees: $4,338
Total: $90,718
Tuition: $68,400
Room and Board: $16,800
Mandatory Fees: $645
Books and Personal Expenses: $3,742
Total: $89,587
The financial cost of your education is an incredibly important consideration. Along with an impressive degree from an elite university, you may find yourself with a lot of student debt. Of course, each of these schools offers financial assistance, and we encourage you to explore your options!
*Data is from 2024-25. We will update this information as soon as it becomes available.
