As the cost of higher education continues to rise, certain American universities maintain their position at the top of the price spectrum. Here are the ten institutions with the highest tuition fees for the 2023 academic year.
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Sarah Lawrence College
(Bronxville, New York)
This private liberal arts college charges $65,480 per year (including room and board), with costs increasing by 43% annually. -
Harvey Mudd College
(Claremont, California)
Specializing in mathematics, science, and engineering, this private institution costs $64,427 per year. -
Columbia University
(New York, New York)
The prestigious Ivy League university has an annual tuition of $63,440. -
New York University
(New York, New York)
Another renowned private university, NYU's annual cost reaches $62,930. -
University of Chicago
(Chicago, Illinois)
The private research university charges $62,458 per year. -
Claremont McKenna College
(Claremont, California)
Annual fees at this private liberal arts college total $62,215. -
Bard College
(Annandale-on-Hudson, New York)
The annual tuition stands at $62,012. -
Scripps College
(Claremont, California)
This private women's liberal arts college costs $61,940 annually. -
Dartmouth College
(Hanover, New Hampshire)
The Ivy League institution charges $61,927 per year. -
Olin College of Engineering
(Needham, Massachusetts)
The specialized private engineering college has an annual cost of $61,881.
These institutions represent the pinnacle of American higher education in both academic prestige and financial investment, attracting students from around the globe while presenting significant economic challenges for families.