Harvard’s Endowment Explodes to $57 Billion — Now Richer Than 70 Countries

Harvard’s Endowment Explodes to $57 Billion — Now Richer Than 70 Countries

Harvard University’s endowment has surged to a record $57 billion, fueled by massive investment returns and record-breaking donations. Critics say the tax-free nonprofit now operates more like a Wall Street hedge fund than a college, even as tuition nears $80,000 a year.