| College Info | Course Name | Eligibility | Fees (per Year) | Financial Aid | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Johns Hopkins UniversityImportant Dates:Same deadlines and decision timeline Application Fees:$70 via Common/Coalition App | Economics (B.A.) | Same core admission requirements; strong writing & analytic skills recommended | Same full cost as above | Same generous financial aid policy—need-based, sustainable for eligible families | Apply |
University of Texas at AustinImportant Dates:Early Action: Oct 15; Regular Decision: Dec 1 Application Fees:$75 | Economics (B.A.) | Common App; strong foundation in math; test scores; English proficiency for non-native speakers | Same as above | Same as above | Apply |
New York University (NYU)Important Dates:Early Decision I & Regular Decision: Likely January 1 Application Fees:$85 (fee waiver available) | Economics (B.A.) | High school diploma; Common/Coalition application; transcripts; recommendations; test-optional; English proficiency if required | Tuition: $65,622; Total COA (on/Off-Campus): $96,988 | NYU meets full demonstrated need; new NYU Promise ensures students with family income ≤ $100K pay zero tuition | Apply |
Duke UniversityImportant Dates:Same deadlines as above Application Fees:Same as above | Economics (A.B.) | Same application components; strong quantitative and written background recommended | Same total cost estimates as above | Same full-need financial aid policy applies | Apply |
University of Illinois Urbana-ChampaignImportant Dates:Same application deadlines and decision schedule apply Application Fees:$75 | Economics (B.A.) | High school completion; Common App submission; optional standardized tests; strong quantitative and writing preparation recommended | Same cost of attendance figures apply | Same financial aid terms: tuition waiver via Illinois Commitment for eligible in-state students; international students generally self-funded. | Apply |
Purdue UniversityImportant Dates:Early Action and Regular Decision as above Application Fees:Same as above | Economics (B.A.) | Same general application requirements; strong quantitative and analytical skills recommended | Same total cost estimates apply (In-state: ~$14,111; Out-of-state: ~$28,942) | Same financial aid context applies | Apply |
Berea CollegeImportant Dates:Early Action Deadline: Oct 31; Regular Deadline: Jan 31 Application Fees:None | B.A. in Economics (4 Yrs, Eng) | High School Diploma. SAT/ACT scores are required. Must demonstrate significant financial need. | NO TUITION FEES. (Students pay for housing, meals, and fees, approx. $7,000/Yr). | The No-Tuition Promise: Every admitted student receives a 4-year scholarship covering 100% of tuition costs. | Apply |
Harvard UniversityImportant Dates:Early Action: Nov 1; Regular Decision: Jan 1 Application Fees:$85–90 (Common App) | B.A. (e.g. Psychology, Economics) | High school diploma, SAT/ACT optional, TOEFL 100 / IELTS 7.0, GPA ≥ ~2.0 | $59,320 (USD) | Need-based financial aid covering up to full tuition + living costs | Apply |
Stanford UniversityImportant Dates:Same as above Application Fees:$90 | B.A. in Economics | High school diploma, TOEFL/IELTS, GPA 3.7+, academic essays, letters of recommendation | ~$62,000 (₹INR 51.5L/Yr) | Yes – generous need-based scholarships available | Apply |
Yale UniversityImportant Dates:Single-Choice Early Action: November 1; Regular Decision: January 4 Application Fees:$80 (fee waiver available) | Economics | Same as above. Strong math and writing background recommended. | Tuition: $69,900Total Cost of Attendance: ~$94,425 | Same financial aid policy as above: need-blind, 100% demonstrated need met. | Apply |