| College Info | Course Name | Eligibility | Fees (per Year) | Financial Aid | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Princeton UniversityImportant Dates:Early Action: November 1; Regular Decision: January 1 Application Fees:$70–$75 (fee waiver available) | Economics (A.B.) | Same core requirements as above; strong foundation in math and writing recommended | Tuition: $65,210 Total Cost of Attendance: ~$90,730 | Same as above; full need met, no loans; generous support for middle- and low-income families | Apply |
University of ChicagoImportant Dates:Early Action: November 1; Early Decision 1: November 1 (binding); Early Decision 2 & Regular Decision: January 3 Application Fees:$75 (waived for need-based aid applicants) | Economics | High school diploma; application via Coalition or Common App; recommendations and transcripts required; TOEFL/IELTS for non-native speakers | Tuition: $71,325Total Cost of Attendance (On-Campus): $98,301 (includes student services, food, housing, books, personal, travel) | “No Barriers” policy—financial aid meets 100% demonstrated need; families earning under $125K receive free tuition; those under $60K get tuition, room, and meals fully covered; aid ensures zero barriers (financialaid.uchicago.edu) | Apply |
Columbia UniversityImportant Dates:Early Decision: November 1; Regular Decision: January 1 Application Fees:$85 (fee waiver available) | Economics (B.A.) | High school diploma; Common/Coalition/QuestBridge application; official transcripts; 2 teacher recommendations; test-optional; TOEFL/IELTS for non-native speakers | Tuition: $70,170 Total Cost of Attendance: ~$96,990 | Meets 100% demonstrated need; need-blind admissions; no loans; families earning under $66,000 pay $0; tuition-free for many earning under $150,000 | Apply |
University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)Important Dates:Same as above Application Fees:$70 via UC application | Economics (B.A.) | Same application requirements; strong quantitative and writing skills recommended | Same estimated costs as above (CA: ~$43,137; Non-CA: ~$80,739) | Same – no institutional financial aid for nonresidents/international students; in-state students may receive grants averaging $20,000 | Apply |
University of Michigan - Ann ArborImportant Dates:Same application and aid deadlines as above Application Fees:$75 (fee waiver available) | Economics (B.A.) | Same application components as above; strong quantitative and writing background encouraged | Same estimated COA figures apply | Same financial aid structure applies | Apply |