Here's how the cost of Harvard has changed throughout the years
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In 1930, Harvard's tuition was just $400.
The cost of tuition remained the same throughout the Great Depression.
In 1947, the tuition at Harvard increased to $525.
Quickly, the university realized that it could not operate on a fixed-tuition rate and fundraising, so they decided to increase the cost.
In 1949, the tuition went up again to $600.
In 1953, Harvard students saw another increase to $800.
Tuition steadily rose throughout the '50s.
In 1960, Harvard's tuition was $1,520.
The tuition was a 15% increase from the previous year.
By 1975, Harvard's tuition had increased to $5,350.
It was a $325 increase from the previous year.
Starting in the '80s, Harvard's costs have steadily been on the incline. In 1985, Harvard's tuition was $9,500.
With room and board, the total cost to attend Harvard was $14,100.
In 1986, Harvard's tuition jumped to $10,266.
With room and board, the total cost to attend Harvard was $15,100.
In 1987, Harvard's tuition was $11,040.
With room and board, the total cost to attend Harvard was $16,145.
In 1988, Harvard's tuition increased to $11,645.
With room and board, the total cost to attend Harvard was $17,100.
In 1989, Harvard's tuition rose to $12,310.
With room and board, the total cost to attend Harvard was $18,210.
In 1990, Harvard's tuition was $13,085.
With room and board, the total cost to attend Harvard was $19,395.
In 1991, Harvard's tuition increased to $13,960.
With room and board, the total cost to attend Harvard was $20,655.
In 1992, Harvard's tuition rose to $14,860.
With room and board, the total cost to attend Harvard was $22,080.
In 1993, Harvard's tuition was to $15,870.
With room and board, the total cost to attend Harvard was $23,514.
In 1994, Harvard's tuition was to $16,856.
With room and board, the total cost to attend Harvard was $24,880.
In 1995, Harvard's tuition increased to $17,851.
With room and board, the total cost to attend Harvard was $26,230.
In 1996, Harvard's tuition jumped to $18,838.
With room and board, the total cost to attend Harvard was $27,575.
In 1997, Harvard's tuition was $19,770.
With room and board, the total cost to attend Harvard was $28,896.
In 1998, Harvard's tuition was $20,600.
With room and board, the total cost to attend Harvard was $30,080.
In 1999, Harvard's tuition increased to $21,342.
With room and board, the total cost to attend Harvard was $31,132.
In 2000, Harvard's tuition increased to $22,054.
With room and board, the total cost to attend Harvard was $32,164.
In 2001, Harvard's tuition was bumped up to $22,694.
With room and board, the total cost to attend Harvard was $33,110.
In 2002, Harvard's tuition increased to $23,457.
With room and board, the total cost to attend Harvard was $34,269.
In 2003, Harvard's tuition was $24,630.
With room and board, the total cost to attend Harvard was $35,950.
In 2004, Harvard's tuition jumped to $26,066.
With room and board, the total cost to attend Harvard was $37,928.
In 2005, Harvard's tuition rose again to $27,448.
With room and board, the total cost to attend Harvard was $39,880.
In 2006, Harvard's tuition was $28,752.
With room and board, the total cost to attend Harvard was $41,675.
In 2007, Harvard's tuition was $30,275.
With room and board, the total cost to attend Harvard was $43,655.
In 2008, Harvard's tuition was bumped up to $31,456.
With room and board, the total cost to attend Harvard was $45,620.
In 2009, Harvard's tuition increased to $32,557.
With room and board, the total cost to attend Harvard was $47,215.
In 2010, Harvard's tuition was $33,696.
With room and board, the total cost to attend Harvard was $48,868.
In 2011, Harvard's tuition was $34,976.
With room and board, the total cost to attend Harvard was $50,723.
In 2012, Harvard's tuition increased to $36,305.
With room and board, the total cost to attend Harvard was $52,652.
In 2013, Harvard's tuition was $37,576.
With room and board, the total cost to attend Harvard was $54,496.
In 2014, Harvard's tuition increased to $38,891.
With room and board, the total cost to attend Harvard was $56,407.
In 2015, Harvard's tuition spiked to $40,418.
With room and board, the total cost to attend Harvard was $58,607.
In 2016, Harvard's tuition jumped again to $41,632.
With room and board, the total cost to attend Harvard was $60,659.
In 2017, Harvard's tuition reached $43,280.
With room and board, the total cost to attend Harvard was $63,025.
In 2018, Harvard's tuition reached $46,340.
With room and board, the total cost to attend Harvard was $67,580.
In 2019, Harvard's tuition will reach its highest price tag of $47,730.
With room and board, the total cost to attend Harvard will be $69,607.
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