Ivy League Tuition and Fees 2025-26

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:

Harvard University

Tuition: $59,320

Room and board: $22,130

Mandatory Fees: $5,476

Total: $86,926

Dartmouth College

Tuition: $69,207

Room and board: $20,670

Additional Fees: $2,058

Books and Personal Expenses: $3,045

Total: $94,980

Yale University

Tuition: $69,900

Room and board: $20,650

Books and Personal Expenses: $3700

Student Activities Fee: $175

Total: $94,425

University of Pennsylvania

Tuition: $63,204

Room and board: $19,876

Additional Fees: $8,032

Books and Personal Expenses: $3,420

Total: $94,532

Cornell University

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

Princeton University

Tuition: $65,210

Room and board: $21,170

Additional Fees: $4,338

Total: $90,718

Columbia University

Tuition: $70,170

Room and Board: $18,680

Mandatory Fees: $3,280

Books and Personal Expenses: $4,130

Total: $96,260

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!

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