Why does Mathcamp cost what it does?
Mathcamp tuition for the 2009 program will be $3500. After financial aid is taken into account, the average camp fee is approximately $2,800 per person. Of this, $1,575 pays for the student’s room and board, approximately $1,000 goes towards salaries and living expenses for the camp staff, and the remainder is used for other expenses such as printing brochures, classroom rental, office rental and supplies, insurance, and field trips. Mathcamp is making a special effort to offer extra need-based scholarships; we expect to offer over $100,000 in aid in 2009. Please see the further questions below.
