Caltech’s undergraduate 2020-2021 tuition is $54,570. We believe this amount is reflective of the opportunities and educational experiences students receive when they live on or near campus, attend in person classes, and have access to in person research opportunities. Students should not have to pay this amount for education that will be occurring largely online and an education that will not encompass the full extent of a university experience. Especially in the middle of a pandemic, academic institutions should make sure that their students are well supported and that they do not create an economic burden, and one of the best ways to do this is to reduce the amount of tuition for everyone. When the education standard changes - which will inevitably happen with a switch to online classes - tuition should change accordingly.