Average Cost of College by State

Report Highlights. The average college tuition in the U.S. is $9,349 for in-state students and $27,023 for out-of-state students at public 4-year institutions.

• Vermont has the highest average yearly in-state tuition of $17,083 at public institutions.
• Florida has the lowest average yearly in-state tuition of $4,463 at public institutions.
• Massachusetts has the highest average yearly tuition of $47,980 for private institutions.
• Nationwide, in-state room & board costs account for an additional $11,686 per year on average.

In this report, “college” refers to any public 4-year academic institution unless otherwise noted. Statistics on individual states are from the 2019-2020 academic year and expressed in 2020 U.S. dollars with updates pending. Statistics on individual institutions are from 2020-2021 and expressed in 2021 U.S. dollars.[1][2]

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Average Cost of College by State

The cost of college includes tuition, fees, room, and board unless otherwise noted.

• California has the least expensive community colleges for in-state attendees at an average cost of $1,270 per year.
• Utah has the least expensive public 4-year schools at an average cost of $14,619 per year for in-state attendees.
• Utah’s dorm rooms are also the nation’s cheapest at $3,671 per year.
• Wisconsin charges the least for meal plans at $3,523 per year.
• The least expensive private 4-year institutions are in Idaho at an annual average cost of $14,380.
• Vermont has the nation’s most expensive 2-year private institution; Landmark College, a nonprofit, charges $72,000.
• Pennsylvania’s University of Pittsburgh at Titusville is the nation’s most expensive public 2-year institution for in-state students, who pay $23,248.
• Ohio State University Agricultural Technical Institute is the most expensive public 2-year institution for out-of-state attendees, who pay $37,835 or 124.43% more than in-state students pay.
• The nation’s most expensive for-profit 2-year school is Bay State College in Massachusetts, which charges $42,800 per year.
• California is home to the nation’s most expensive college; the annual cost of attendance at Scripps College is $77,696 per year.
• Virginia’s College of William and Mary is the most expensive for in-state attendees, who pay $36,554 per year.
• University of Virginia charges the most to out-of-state students, who pay $65,295 or 108.49% more than in-state students pay for one year of attendance.
• The most expensive for-profit institution is Eastman School of Music of the University of Rochester in New York, where the cost of attendance is $73,230 per year.

Average Cost of College in Alabama

College in Alabama costs 2.56% less than the national average cost of attending a 4-year public institution. The average private university costs 41.03% less, and local community colleges are 19.46% more expensive than they are nationwide.

• The total cost of attendance at an average public 4-year institution is $20,497 for in-state students.
• Tuition & fees are $10,323 or 50.36% of the total cost of attendance.
• The cost of tuition increased 1.82%% from the 2018-19 academic year to 2019-20.
• The cost of tuition increased 3.16% from the 2017-18 academic year to 2018-19.
• For out-of-state students, tuition & fees are $26,517 or 156.87% more than in-state students pay.
• Room and board total $10,175, up 3.36% year-over-year (YoY).
• The total cost of attendance at an average private 4-year institution is $27,086.
• Tuition & fees are $16,743 or 61.81% of the total cost of attendance.
• The cost of tuition at private colleges increased 3.87% from the 2018-19 academic year to 2019-20.
• The cost of tuition at private colleges decreased 1.23% from the 2017-18 academic year to 2018-19.
• Room and board total $10,344, up 2.66% YoY.
• Public 2-year institutions charge $4,854 for in-state tuition and fees, up 1.77% YoY.
• Out-of-state students pay $9,707 annually to attend public 2-year schools, which is 99.97% more than in-state attendees.
• Spring Hill College, a private 4-year institution, is the most expensive postsecondary school in the state; the total cost of attendance is $55,930.
• The most expensive public 4-year institution is Auburn University; in-state students pay $25,092.
• Marion Military Institute, a public institution, is the most expensive 2-year postsecondary school; the (in-state) cost of attendance is $14,368.

Average Cost of College in Alaska

College in Alaska costs 6.73% less than the national average cost of attendance at a public 4-year institution. The average private university costs 39.53% less. Data from public 2-year institutions are insufficient or unavailable.

• The total cost of attendance at an average public 4-year institution is $19,619 for in-state students.
• Tuition & fees are $8,297 or 42.29% of the total cost of attendance.
• The cost of tuition declined 1.18% from the 2018-19 academic year to 2019-20.
• The cost of tuition increased 16.27% from the 2017-18 academic year to 2018-19.
• For out-of-state students, tuition & fees are $26,767 or 222.62% more than in-state students pay.
• Room and board average $11,322, up 1.39% year-over-year (YoY).
• The total cost of attendance at an average private 4-year institution is $27,774.
• Tuition & fees are $19,682 or 70.87% of the total cost of attendance.
• The cost of tuition at private colleges increased 1.90% from the 2018-19 academic year to 2019-20.
• The cost of tuition at private colleges decreased 0.23% from the 2017-18 academic year to 2018-19.
• Room and board average $8,092, up 8.28% YoY.
• Alaska Pacific University is the most expensive private 4-year institution; the cost of attendance is $29,090 per year.
• The University of Alaska-Anchorage is the most expensive public 4-year institution; in-state students pay $19,966.
• Ilisagvik College, a public community college, is the most expensive 2-year institution; the cost of attendance is $17,030.

Average Cost of College in Arizona

College in Arizona costs 14.17% more than the national average cost of attendance at a public 4-year institution. The average private university costs 50.68% less, and local community colleges are 5.95% less expensive than they are nationwide.

• The total cost of attendance at an average public 4-year institution is $24,016 for in-state students.
• Tuition & fees are $11,072 or 46.10% of the total cost of attendance.
• The cost of tuition increased 3.81% from the 2018-19 academic year to 2019-20.
• The cost of tuition increased 1.03% from the 2017-18 academic year to 2018-19.
• For out-of-state students, tuition & fees are $27,417 or 147.62% more than in-state students pay.
• Room and board average $12,944, up 4.06% year-over-year (YoY).
• The total cost of attendance at an average private 4-year institution is $22,652.
• Tuition & fees are $12,895 or 56.93% of the total cost of attendance.
• The cost of tuition at private colleges increased 1.45% from the 2018-19 academic year to 2019-20.
• The cost of tuition at private colleges decreased 5.75% from the 2017-18 academic year to 2018-19.
• Room and board average $9,757, up 0.51% YOY.
• Public 2-year institutions charge $2,151 for in-state tuition and fees, down 0.44% from the previous year.
• Out-of-state students pay $7,624 annually to attend public 2-year schools, which is 255.22% more than in-state attendees.
• Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University: Prescott Campus, a private 4-year institution, is the most expensive postsecondary school; the cost of attendance is $50,038 per year.
• The University of Arizona is the most expensive public 4-year institution; in-state students pay $26,021.
• Refrigeration School, a for-profit postsecondary school, is the most expensive 2-year institution; the cost of attendance is $21,578.
• Yavapai College is the most expensive public 2-year institution; in-state students pay $12,719.

Average Cost of College in Arkansas

College costs 13.37% less than the national average cost of attendance at a public 4-year institution. The average private university costs 29.49% less, and local community colleges are 42.31% more expensive than they are nationwide.

• The total cost of attendance at an average public 4-year institution is $17,977 for in-state students.
• Tuition & fees are $8,391 or 46.68% of the total cost of attendance.
• The cost of tuition increased 3.55% % from the 2018-19 academic year to 2019-20.
• The cost of tuition increased 2.49% from the 2017-18 academic year to 2018-19.
• For out-of-state students, tuition & fees are $21,460 or 146.99% more than in-state students pay.
• Room and board average $9,535, down 0.54% year-over-year (YoY).
• The total cost of attendance at an average private 4-year institution is $32,388.
• Tuition & fees are $23,875 or 73.72% of the total cost of attendance.
• The cost of tuition at private colleges increased 3.00% from the 2018-19 academic year to 2019-20.
• The cost of tuition at private colleges increased 2.52% from the 2017-18 academic year to 2018-19.
• Room and board average $8,513, up 1.53% YoY.
• Public 2-year institutions charge $3,398 for in-state tuition and fees, up 2.08% from the previous year.
• Out-of-state students pay $4,688 annually to attend public 2-year schools, which is 37.97% more than in-state attendees.
• Hendrix College, a private 4-year institution, is the most expensive postsecondary school; the cost of attendance is $60,060 per year.
• The University of Arkansas is the most expensive public 4-year institution; in-state students pay $20,714.
• Crowley’s Ridge College, a private nonprofit, is the most expensive 2-year institution; the cost of attendance is $20,250.
• Arkansas State University: Beebe is the most expensive public 2-year institution; in-state students pay $9,210.

Average Cost of College in California

College in California costs 9.52% more than the national average cost of attendance at a public 4-year institution. The average private university costs 12.67% more, and local community colleges are 0.83% more expensive than they are nationwide

• The total cost of attendance at an average public 4-year institution is $23,037 for in-state students.
• Tuition & fees are $8,192 or 35.56% of the total cost of attendance.
• The cost of tuition increased 0.92% from the 2018-19 academic year to 2019-20.
• The cost of tuition increased 1.30% from the 2017-18 academic year to 2018-19.
• For out-of-state students, tuition & fees are $32,177 or 292.77% more than in-state students pay.
• Room and board average $14,845, up 2.06% year-over-year (YoY).
• The total cost of attendance at an average private 4-year institution is $51,750.
• Tuition & fees are $37,009 or 71.51% of the total cost of attendance.
• The cost of tuition at private colleges increased 4.18% from the 2018-19 academic year to 2019-20.
• The cost of tuition at private colleges increased 6.09% from the 2017-18 academic year to 2018-19.
• Room and board average $14,741 up 2.83% YoY.
• Public 2-year institutions charge $1,270 for in-state tuition and fees, down 0.06% YoY.
• Out-of-state students pay $8,194 annually to attend public 2-year schools, which is 545.38% more than in-state attendees.
• Scripps College, a private 4-year institution, is the most expensive postsecondary school; the cost of attendance is $77,696 per year.
• The University of California: Berkeley is the most expensive public 4-year institution; in-state students pay $31,445.
• American Academy of Dramatic Arts: West is the most expensive 2-year institution; the cost of attendance is $49,805.
• The Los Angeles County College of Nursing and Allied Health is the most expensive public 2-year institution; in-state students pay $4,925.

Average Cost of College in Colorado

College in Colorado costs 5.47% more than the national average cost of attendance at a public 4-year institution. The average private university costs 19.40% less, and local community colleges are 12.59% less expensive than they are nationwide.

• The total cost of attendance at an average public 4-year institution is $22,185 for in-state students.
• Tuition & fees are $9,144 or 41.22% of the total cost of attendance.
• The cost of tuition declined 2.66% from the 2018-19 academic year to 2019-20.
• The cost of tuition decreased 1.53% from the 2017-18 academic year to 2018-19.
• For out-of-state students, tuition & fees are $30,773 or 236.53% more than in-state students pay.
• Room and board average $13,041, up 4.56% year-over-year (YoY).
• The total cost of attendance at an average private 4-year institution is $37,020.
• Tuition & fees are $23,791 or 64.26% of the total cost of attendance.
• The cost of tuition at private colleges increased 0.98% from the 2018-19 academic year to 2019-20.
• The cost of tuition at private colleges increased 3.00% from the 2017-18 academic year to 2018-19.
• Room and board average $13,229, up 3.96% YoY.
• Public 2-year institutions charge $3,355 for in-state tuition and fees, down 8.21% YoY.
• Out-of-state students pay $7,103 annually to attend public 2-year schools, which is 111.68% more than in-state attendees.
• Colorado College, a private 4-year institution, is the most expensive postsecondary school; the cost of attendance is $74,256 per year.
• The Colorado School of Mines is the most expensive public 4-year institution; in-state students pay $24,331.
• The Colorado School of Trades, a for-profit postsecondary school, is the most expensive 2-year institution; the cost of attendance is $21,500.
• Northeastern Junior College is the most expensive public 2-year institution; in-state students pay $13,513.

Average Cost of College in Connecticut

College in Connecticut costs 31.04% more than the national average cost of attendance at a public 4-year institution. The average private university costs 27.52% more, and local community colleges are 66.01% more expensive than they are nationwide.

• The total cost of attendance at an average public 4-year institution is $27,564 for in-state students.
• Tuition & fees are $13,886 or 50.38% of the total cost of attendance.
• The cost of tuition increased 7.16% from the 2018-19 academic year to 2019-20.
• The cost of tuition increased 4.89% from the 2017-18 academic year to 2018-19.
• For out-of-state students, tuition & fees are $35,197 or 153.47% more than in-state students pay.
• Room and board average $13,677, up 3.27% year-over-year (YoY).
• The total cost of attendance at an average private 4-year institution is $58,574.
• Tuition & fees are $43,242 or 73.82% of the total cost of attendance.
• The cost of tuition at private colleges increased 3.43% from the 2018-19 academic year to 2019-20.
• The cost of tuition at private colleges increased 3.48% from the 2017-18 academic year to 2018-19.
• Room and board average $15,332, up 4.00% YoY.
• Public 2-year institutions charge $4,516 for in-state tuition and fees, up 1.85% YoY.
• Out-of-state students pay $13,490 annually to attend public 2-year schools, which is 198.72% more than in-state attendees.
• Wesleyan University, a private 4-year institution, is the most expensive postsecondary school; the cost of attendance is $76,070 per year.
• The University of Connecticut is the most expensive public 4-year institution; in-state students pay $30,484.
• Goodwin College, a private nonprofit, is the most expensive 2-year institution; the cost of attendance is $27,188.
• Manchester Community College is the most expensive public 2-year institution; in-state students pay $4,496.

Average Cost of College in Delaware

College in Delaware costs 15.80% more than the national average cost of attendance at a public 4-year institution. The average private university costs 40.33% less. Data from public 2-year institutions are insufficient or unavailable.

• The total cost of attendance at an average public 4-year institution is $23,358 for in-state students.
• Tuition & fees are $11,091 or 45.53% of the total cost of attendance.
• The cost of tuition increased 4.56% from the 2018-19 academic year to 2019-20.
• The cost of tuition increased 6.08% from the 2017-18 academic year to 2018-19.
• For out-of-state students, tuition & fees are $31,582 or 184.75% more than in-state students pay.
• Room and board average $13,267, up 3.32% year-over-year (YoY).
• The total cost of attendance at an average private 4-year institution is $27,406.
• Tuition & fees are $14,858 or 54.21% of the total cost of attendance.
• The cost of tuition at private colleges increased 0.68% from the 2018-19 academic year to 2019-20.
• The cost of tuition at private colleges decreased 2.24% from the 2017-18 academic year to 2018-19.
• Room and board average $12,548, up 4.99% YoY.
• Wesley College, a private 4-year institution, is the most expensive postsecondary school; the cost of attendance is $38,620 per year.
• The University of Delaware is the most expensive public 4-year institution; in-state students pay $27,488.
• Delaware College of Art and Design, a private nonprofit, is the most expensive 2-year institution; the cost of attendance is $38,220.
• Delaware Technical Community College: Terry Campus is the most expensive public 2-year institution; in-state students pay $5,328.

Average Cost of College in District of Columbia

College tuition alone in D.C. costs 35.61% less than the national average cost of tuition and fees at a public 4-year institution. The average cost to attend a private university is 32.44% more expensive than they are nationwide Data from public 2-year institutions is insufficient or unavailable.

• The total cost of attendance at an average public 4-year institution is unavailable.
• Tuition & fees at an average public 4-year institution total $6,020.
• The cost of tuition increased 2.24% from the 2018-19 academic year to 2019-20.
• The cost of tuition increased 2.29% from the 2017-18 academic year to 2018-19.
• For out-of-state students, tuition & fees are $12,704 or 111.03% more than in-state students pay.
• The cost of room and board is unavailable.
• The total cost of attendance at an average private 4-year institution is $60,830.
• Tuition & fees are $44,134 or 72.55% of the total cost of attendance.
• The cost of tuition at private colleges increased 2.30% from the 2018-19 academic year to 2019-20.
• The cost of tuition at private colleges increased 3.27% from the 2017-18 academic year to 2018-19.
• Room and board average $16,697, up 3.77% YoY.
• Georgetown University, a private 4-year institution, is the most expensive postsecondary school; the cost of attendance is $76,572 per year.
• The University of the District of Columbia is the most expensive public 4-year institution; in-state students pay $8,444.

Average Cost of College in Florida

College in Florida costs 76.56% less than the national average cost of attendance at a public 4-year institution. The average private university costs 13.24% less, and local community colleges are 12.12% less expensive than they are nationwide.

• The total cost of attendance at an average public 4-year institution is $15,237 for in-state students.
• Tuition & fees are $4,463 or 29.29% of the total cost of attendance.
• The cost of tuition increased 0.44% from the 2018-19 academic year to 2019-20.
• The cost of tuition decreased 0.27% from the 2017-18 academic year to 2018-19.
• For out-of-state students, tuition & fees are $18,514 or 314.85% more than in-state students pay.
• Room and board average $10,774, up 1.49% year-over-year (YoY).
• The total cost of attendance at an average private 4-year institution is $39,850.
• Tuition & fees are $27,381 or 68.71% of the total cost of attendance.
• The cost of tuition at private colleges increased 4.04% from the 2018-19 academic year to 2019-20.
• The cost of tuition at private colleges increased 3.32% from the 2017-18 academic year to 2018-19.
• Room and board average $12,469, up 2.87% YoY.
• Public 2-year institutions charge $2,506 for in-state tuition and fees, a 0.00% change YoY.
• Out-of-state students pay $9,111 annually to attend public 2-year schools, which is 263.57% more than in-state attendees.
• The University of Miami, a private 4-year institution, is the most expensive postsecondary school; the cost of attendance is $69,152 per year.
• The University of South Florida is the most expensive public 4-year institution; in-state students pay $18,246.
• Southern Technical College, a private nonprofit, is the most expensive 2-year institution; the cost of attendance is $38.400.
• Florda SouthWestern State College is the most expensive public 2-year institution; in-state students pay $11,401.

Average Cost of College in Georgia

College in Georgia costs 11.80% less than the national average cost of attendance at a public 4-year institution. The average private university costs 6.81% less, and local community colleges are 3.35% more expensive than they are nationwide.

• The total cost of attendance at an average public 4-year institution is $18,554 for in-state students.
• Tuition & fees are $7,457 or 40.19% of the total cost of attendance.
• The cost of tuition increased 1.89% from the 2018-19 academic year to 2019-20.
• The cost of tuition increased 1.57% from the 2017-18 academic year to 2018-19.
• For out-of-state students, tuition & fees are $23,167 or 210.66% more than in-state students pay.
• Room and board average $11,096, up 3.87% year-over-year (YoY).
• The total cost of attendance at an average private 4-year institution is $42,802.
• Tuition & fees are $29,752 or 69.51% of the total cost of attendance.
• The cost of tuition at private colleges increased 3.17% from the 2018-19 academic year to 2019-20.
• The cost of tuition at private colleges increased 3.82% from the 2017-18 academic year to 2018-19.
• Room and board average $13,050, up 2.91% YoY.
• Public 2-year institutions charge $3,156 for in-state tuition and fees, up 8.24% YoY.
• Out-of-state students pay $8,398 annually to attend public 2-year schools, which is 166.07% more than in-state attendees.
• Emory University, a private 4-year institution, is the most expensive postsecondary school; the cost of attendance is $71,570 per year.
• Georgia Institute of Technology is the most expensive public 4-year institution; in-state students pay $24,772.
• Andrew College, a private nonprofit, is the most expensive 2-year institution; the cost of attendance is $29,428.
• Georgia Military College is the most expensive public 2-year institution; in-state students pay $13,665.

Average Cost of College in Hawaii

College in Hawaii costs 3.89% more than the national average cost of attendance at a public 4-year institution. The average private university costs 30.06% less, and local community colleges are 3.27% more expensive than they are nationwide.

• The total cost of attendance at an average public 4-year institution is $21,854 for in-state students.
• Tuition & fees are $10,109 or 46.26% of the total cost of attendance.
• The cost of tuition increased 1.58% from the 2018-19 academic year to 2019-20.
• The cost of tuition increased 2.50% from the 2017-18 academic year to 2018-19.
• For out-of-state students, tuition & fees are $31,774 or 214.31% more than in-state students pay.
• Room and board average $11,745, down 1.42% year-over-year (YoY).
• The total cost of attendance at an average private 4-year institution is $32,126.
• Tuition & fees are $17,977 or 55.96% of the total cost of attendance.
• The cost of tuition at private colleges increased 5.14% from the 2018-19 academic year to 2019-20.
• The cost of tuition at private colleges increased 3.96% from the 2017-18 academic year to 2018-19.
• Room and board average $14,148, up 11.55% YoY.
• Public 2-year institutions charge $3,225 for in-state tuition and fees, up 2.70% YoY.
• Out-of-state students pay $8,391 annually to attend public 2-year schools, which is 160.19% more than in-state attendees.
• Hawaii Pacific University, a private 4-year institution, is the most expensive postsecondary school; the cost of attendance is $48,560 per year.
• The University of Hawaii at Manoa is the most expensive public 4-year institution; in-state students pay $25,252.
• The University of Hawaii: Kapiolani Community College is the most expensive 2-year institution; the cost of attendance is $4,070.

Average Cost of College in Idaho

College in Idaho costs 22.33% less than the national average cost of attendance at a public 4-year institution. The average private university costs 68.69% less, and local community colleges are 2.08% more expensive than they are nationwide.

• The total cost of attendance at an average public 4-year institution is $16,338 for in-state students.
• Tuition & fees are $7,518 or 47.01% of the total cost of attendance.
• The cost of tuition declined 0.90% from the 2018-19 academic year to 2019-20.
• The cost of tuition increased 4.68% from the 2017-18 academic year to 2018-19.
• For out-of-state students, tuition & fees are $24,845 or 230.48% more than in-state students pay.
• Room and board average $8,820, up 3.18% year-over-year (YoY).
• The total cost of attendance at an average private 4-year institution is $14,380.
• Tuition & fees are $6,429 or 44.71% of the total cost of attendance.
• The cost of tuition at private colleges increased 4.73% from the 2018-19 academic year to 2019-20.
• The cost of tuition at private colleges increased 5.25% from the 2017-18 academic year to 2018-19.
• Room and board average $7,951, up 13.28% YoY.
• Public 2-year institutions charge $3,335 for in-state tuition and fees, down 0.30% YoY.
• Out-of-state students pay $8,295 annually to attend public 2-year schools, which is 138.30% more than in-state attendees.
• College of Idaho, a private 4-year institution, is the most expensive postsecondary school; the cost of attendance is $43,455 per year.
• Boise State University is the most expensive public 4-year institution; in-state students pay $19,314.
• North Idaho College, a public community college, is the most expensive 2-year institution; the cost of attendance for in-state students is $11,785.

Average Cost of College in Illinois

College in Illinois costs 22.68% more than the national average cost of attendance at a public 4-year institution. The average private university costs 6.85% more, and local community colleges are 40.91% more expensive than they are nationwide.

• The total cost of attendance at an average public 4-year institution is $25,806 for in-state students.
• Tuition & fees are $14,455 or 56.01% of the total cost of attendance.
• The cost of tuition increased 1.38% from the 2018-19 academic year to 2019-20.
• The cost of tuition increased 2.06% from the 2017-18 academic year to 2018-19.
• For out-of-state students, tuition & fees are $29,515 or 104.18% more than in-state students pay.
• Room and board average $11,351, up 1.27% year-over-year (YoY).
• The total cost of attendance at an average private 4-year institution is $49,076.
• Tuition & fees are $35,570 or 72.48% of the total cost of attendance.
• The cost of tuition at private colleges increased 6.33% from the 2018-19 academic year to 2019-20.
• The cost of tuition at private colleges increased 3.29% from the 2017-18 academic year to 2018-19.
• Room and board average $13,506, up 3.11% YoY.
• Public 2-year institutions charge $4.035 for in-state tuition and fees, up 1.74% YoY.
• Out-of-state students pay $11,450 annually to attend public 2-year schools, which is 183.75% more than in-state attendees.
• University of Chicago, a private 4-year institution, is the most expensive postsecondary school; the cost of attendance is $77,556 per year.
• University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is the most expensive public 4-year institution; in-state students pay $27,314.
• Northwestern College, a for-profit postsecondary school, is the most expensive 2-year institution; the cost of attendance is $32,800.
• Highland Community College is the most expensive public 2-year institution; in-state students pay $5,370.

Average Cost of College in Indiana

College in Indiana costs 4.99% less than the national average cost of attendance at a public 4-year institution. The average private university costs 1.25% more, and local community colleges are 6.58% more expensive than they are nationwide.

• The total cost of attendance at an average public 4-year institution is $19,985 for in-state students.
• Tuition & fees are $9,268 or 46.37% of the total cost of attendance.
• The cost of tuition increased 0.46% from the 2018-19 academic year to 2019-20.
• The cost of tuition increased 2.07% from the 2017-18 academic year to 2018-19.
• For out-of-state students, tuition & fees are $29,533 or 218.66% more than in-state students pay.
• Room and board average $10,718, up 1.78% year-over-year (YoY).
• The total cost of attendance at an average private 4-year institution is $46,504.
• Tuition & fees are $34,263 or 73.68% of the total cost of attendance.
• The cost of tuition at private colleges increased 2.58% from the 2018-19 academic year to 2019-20.
• The cost of tuition at private colleges increased 3.29% from the 2017-18 academic year to 2018-19.
• Room and board average $12,241, up 2.19% YoY.
• Public 2-year institutions charge $4,500 for in-state tuition and fees, up 3.02% YoY.
• Out-of-state students pay $8,661 annually to attend public 2-year schools, which is 92.47% more than in-state attendees.
• University of Notre Dame, a private 4-year institution, is the most expensive postsecondary school; the cost of attendance is $73,683 per year.
• Ball State University is the most expensive public 4-year institution; in-state students pay $20,890.
• Ancilla College, a private nonprofit, is the most expensive 2-year institution; the cost of attendance is $30,270.
• Vincennes University is the most expensive public 2-year institution; in-state students pay $16,664.

Average Cost of College in Iowa

College in Iowa costs 5.83% less than the national average cost of attendance at a public 4-year institution. The average private university costs 2.36% less, and local community colleges are 18.00% less expensive than they are nationwide.

• The total cost of attendance at an average public 4-year institution is $19,809 for in-state students.
• Tuition & fees are $9,373 or 47.32% of the total cost of attendance.
• The cost of tuition declined 5.95% from the 2018-19 academic year to 2019-20.
• The cost of tuition increased 13.68% from the 2017-18 academic year to 2018-19.
• For out-of-state students, tuition & fees are $27,346 or 191.76% more than in-state students pay.
• Room and board average $10,436, up 2.75% year-over-year (YoY).
• The total cost of attendance at an average private 4-year institution is $44,850.
• Tuition & fees are $35,019 or 78.08% of the total cost of attendance.
• The cost of tuition at private colleges increase 3.54% from the 2018-19 academic year to 2019-20.
• The cost of tuition at private colleges increased 20.83% from the 2017-18 academic year to 2018-19.
• Room and board average $9,831, up 3.03% YoY.
• Public 2-year institutions charge $5,306 for in-state tuition and fees, up 3.31% YoY.
• Out-of-state students pay $6,464 annually to attend public 2-year schools, which is 25.58% more than in-state attendees.
• Grinnell College, a private 4-year institution, is the most expensive postsecondary school; the cost of attendance is $70,544 per year.
• University of Iowa is the most expensive public 4-year institution; in-state students pay $20,275.
• St. Luke’s College, a private nonprofit, is the most expensive 2-year institution; the cost of attendance is $21,040.
• Southeastern Community College is the most expensive public 2-year institution; in-state students pay $14,360.

Average Cost of College in Kansas

College in Kansas costs 9.19% less than the national average cost of attendance at a public 4-year institution. The average private university costs 26.39% less, and local community colleges are 42.23% less expensive than they are nationwide.

• The total cost of attendance at an average public 4-year institution is $19,101 for in-state students.
• Tuition & fees are $9,088 or 47.58% of the total cost of attendance.
• The cost of tuition increased 1.64% from the 2018-19 academic year to 2019-20.
• The cost of tuition increased 2.33% from the 2017-18 academic year to 2018-19.
• For out-of-state students, tuition & fees are $23,745 or 161.29% more than in-state students pay.
• Room and board average $10,013, up 3.47% year-over-year (YoY).
• The total cost of attendance at an average private 4-year institution is $33,811.
• Tuition & fees are $24,179 or 71.51% of the total cost of attendance.
• The cost of tuition at private colleges increased 7.12% from the 2018-19 academic year to 2019-20.
• The cost of tuition at private colleges increased 5.77% from the 2017-18 academic year to 2018-19.
• Room and board average $9,632, up 5.51% YoY.
• Public 2-year institutions charge $3,542 for in-state tuition and fees, up 3.13% YoY.
• Out-of-state students pay $4,695 annually to attend public 2-year schools, which is 32.53% more than in-state attendees.
• MidAmerica Nazarene University, a private 4-year institution, is the most expensive postsecondary school; the cost of attendance is $42,154 per year.
• University of Kansas is the most expensive public 4-year institution; in-state students pay $21,516.
• Hesston College, a private nonprofit, is the most expensive 2-year institution; the cost of attendance is $37,920.
• Northwest Kansas Technical College is the most expensive public 2-year institution; in-state students pay $13,200.

Average Cost of College in Kentucky

College in Kentucky costs 3.63% more than the national average cost of attendance at a public 4-year institution. The average private university costs 21.01% less, and local community colleges are 82.46% more expensive than they are nationwide.

• The total cost of attendance at an average public 4-year institution is $21,799 for in-state students.
• Tuition & fees are $10,888 or 49.95% of the total cost of attendance.
• The cost of tuition increased 2.00% from the 2018-19 academic year to 2019-20.
• The cost of tuition increased 2.98% from the 2017-18 academic year to 2018-19.
• For out-of-state students, tuition & fees are $26,048 or 139.24% more than in-state students pay.
• Room and board average $10,911, up 2.56% year-over-year (YoY).
• The total cost of attendance at an average private 4-year institution is $36,281.
• Tuition & fees are $26,928 or 74.22% of the total cost of attendance.
• The cost of tuition at private colleges declined 2.61% from the 2018-19 academic year to 2019-20.
• The cost of tuition at private colleges increased 3.48% from the 2017-18 academic year to 2018-19.
• Room and board average $9,354, down 0.85% YoY.
• Public 2-year institutions charge $4,395 for in-state tuition and fees, up 2.84% YoY.
• Out-of-state students pay $14,826 annually to attend public 2-year schools, which is 237.34% more than in-state attendees.
• Centre College, a private 4-year institution, is the most expensive postsecondary school; the cost of attendance is $55,470 per year.
• University of Kentucky is the most expensive public 4-year institution; in-state students pay $25,570.
• Sullivan University, a for-profit postsecondary school, is the most expensive 2-year institution; the cost of attendance is $9,600.
• West Kentucky Community and Technical College is the most expensive public 2-year institution; in-state students pay $5,822.

Average Cost of College in Louisiana

College in Louisiana costs 7.31% less than the national average cost of attendance at a public 4-year institution. The average private university costs 15.44% more, and local community colleges are 1.92% more expensive than they are nationwide.

• The total cost of attendance at an average public 4-year institution is $19,498 for in-state students.
• Tuition & fees are $9,571 or 49.09% of the total cost of attendance.
• The cost of tuition increased 2.27% from the 2018-19 academic year to 2019-20.
• The cost of tuition increased 2.12% from the 2017-18 academic year to 2018-19.
• For out-of-state students, tuition & fees are $22,128 or 131.21% more than in-state students pay.
• Room and board average $9,927, up 0.80% year-over-year (YoY).
• The total cost of attendance at an average private 4-year institution is $53,025.
• Tuition & fees are $39,482 or 74.46% of the total cost of attendance.
• The cost of tuition at private colleges increased 4.37% from the 2018-19 academic year to 2019-20.
• The cost of tuition at private colleges increased 3.04% from the 2017-18 academic year to 2018-19.
• Room and board average $13,544, up 2.64% YoY.
• Public 2-year institutions charge $4,166 for in-state tuition and fees, up 0.54% YoY.
• Out-of-state students pay $8,282 annually to attend public 2-year schools, which is 98.81% more than in-state attendees.
• Tulane University, a private 4-year institution, is the most expensive postsecondary school; the cost of attendance is $75,084 per year.
• Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College is the most expensive public 4-year institution; in-state students pay $24,238.
• Louisiana State University at Eunice, a public postsecondary school, is the most expensive 2-year institution; the cost of attendance is $12,260.

Average Cost of College in Maine

College in Maine costs 2.74% less than the national average cost of attendance at a public 4-year institution. The average private university costs 18.38% more, and local community colleges are 18.26% less expensive than they are nationwide.

• The total cost of attendance at an average public 4-year institution is $20,458 for in-state students.
• Tuition & fees are $10,103 or 49.38% of the total cost of attendance.
• The cost of tuition increased 1.74% from the 2018-19 academic year to 2019-20.
• The cost of tuition increased 2.75% from the 2017-18 academic year to 2018-19.
• For out-of-state students, tuition & fees are $28,523 or 182.33% more than in-state students pay.
• Room and board average $10,355, up 0.88% year-over-year (YoY).
• The total cost of attendance at an average private 4-year institution is $54,375.
• Tuition & fees are $40,353 or 74.21% of the total cost of attendance.
• The cost of tuition at private colleges increased 3.54% from the 2018-19 academic year to 2019-20.
• The cost of tuition at private colleges increased 5.21% from the 2017-18 academic year to 2018-19.
• Room and board average $14,022, up 3.45% YoY.
• Public 2-year institutions charge $3,778 for in-state tuition and fees, up 0.68% YoY.
• Out-of-state students pay $6,614 annually to attend public 2-year schools, which is 75.80% more than in-state attendees.
• Colby College, a private 4-year institution, is the most expensive postsecondary school; the cost of attendance is $74,725 per year.
• Maine Maritime Academy is the most expensive public 4-year institution; in-state students pay $24,778.
• Landing School of Boatbuilding and Design, a private nonprofit, is the most expensive 2-year institution; the cost of attendance is $24,400.
• Southern Maine Community College is the most expensive public 2-year institution; in-state students pay $13,308.

Average Cost of College in Maryland

College in Maryland costs 6.98% more than the national average cost of attendance at a public 4-year institution. The average private university costs 27.88% more, and local community colleges are 26.85% more expensive than they are nationwide.

• The total cost of attendance at an average public 4-year institution is $22,504 for in-state students.
• Tuition & fees are $9,714 or 43.17% of the total cost of attendance.
• The cost of tuition increased 2.03% from the 2018-19 academic year to 2019-20.
• The cost of tuition increased 2.50% from the 2017-18 academic year to 2018-19.
• For out-of-state students, tuition & fees are $27,984 or 188.08% more than in-state students pay.
• Room and board average $12,790, up 3.36% year-over-year (YoY).
• The total cost of attendance at an average private 4-year institution is $58,737.
• Tuition & fees are $44,048 or 74.99% of the total cost of attendance.
• The cost of tuition at private colleges increased 2.10% from the 2018-19 academic year to 2019-20.
• The cost of tuition at private colleges increased 3.06% from the 2017-18 academic year to 2018-19.
• Room and board average $14,689, up 4.32% YoY.
• Public 2-year institutions charge $4,330 for in-state tuition and fees, up 2.48% YoY.
• Out-of-state students pay $10,308 annually to attend public 2-year schools, which is 138,04% more than in-state attendees.
• Johns Hopkins University, a private 4-year institution, is the most expensive postsecondary school; the cost of attendance is $74,310 per year.
• St. Mary’s College of Maryland is the most expensive public 4-year institution; in-state students pay $28,719.
• Garrett College, a public postsecondary school, is the most expensive 2-year institution; the cost of attendance is $12,795.

Average Cost of College in Massachusetts

College in Massachusetts costs 31.30% more than the national average cost of attendance at a public 4-year institution. The average private university costs 39.76% more, and local community colleges are 31.55% more expensive than they are nationwide.

• The total cost of attendance at an average public 4-year institution is $27,618 for in-state students.
• Tuition & fees are $13,729 or 49.71% of the total cost of attendance.
• The cost of tuition increased 3.33% from the 2018-19 academic year to 2019-20.
• The cost of tuition increased 3.98% from the 2017-18 academic year to 2018-19.
• For out-of-state students, tuition & fees are $31,894 or 132.31% more than in-state students pay.
• Room and board average $13,889, up 2.88% year-over-year (YoY).
• The total cost of attendance at an average private 4-year institution is $64,196.
• Tuition & fees are $47,980 or 74.74% of the total cost of attendance.
• The cost of tuition at private colleges increased 4.27% from the 2018-19 academic year to 2019-20.
• The cost of tuition at private colleges increased 3.73% from the 2017-18 academic year to 2018-19.
• Room and board average $16,217, up 3.08% YoY.
• Public 2-year institutions charge $5,336 for in-state tuition and fees, up 2.62% YoY.
• Out-of-state students pay $10,690 annually to attend public 2-year schools, which is 100.34% more than in-state attendees.
• Amherst College, a private 4-year institution, is the most expensive postsecondary school; the cost of attendance is $76,800 per year.
• University of Massachusetts Boston is the most expensive public 4-year institution; in-state students pay $31,515.
• Dean College, a private nonprofit, is the most expensive 2-year institution; the cost of attendance is $59,266.
• Middlesex Community College is the most expensive public 2-year institution; in-state students pay $7,560.

Average Cost of College in Michigan

College in Michigan costs 14.51% more than the national average cost of attendance at a public 4-year institution. The average private university costs 13.38% less, and local community colleges are 19.22% less expensive than they are nationwide.

• The total cost of attendance at an average public 4-year institution is $24,086 for in-state students.
• Tuition & fees are $13,315 or 55.28% of the total cost of attendance.
• The cost of tuition increased 3.31% from the 2018-19 academic year to 2019-20.
• The cost of tuition increased 3.64% from the 2017-18 academic year to 2018-19.
• For out-of-state students, tuition & fees are $36,832 or 176.62% more than in-state students pay.
• Room and board average $10,772, up 2.70% year-over-year (YoY).
• The total cost of attendance at an average private 4-year institution is $39,785.
• Tuition & fees are $29,405 or 73.91% of the total cost of attendance.
• The cost of tuition at private colleges increased 5.26% from the 2018-19 academic year to 2019-20.
• The cost of tuition at private colleges increased 3.62% from the 2017-18 academic year to 2018-19.
• Room and board average $10,381, up 2.38% YoY.
• Public 2-year institutions charge $3,703 for in-state tuition and fees, up 3.38% YoY.
• Out-of-state students pay $6,564 annually to attend public 2-year schools, which is 77.27% more than in-state attendees.
• Albion College, a private 4-year institution, is the most expensive postsecondary school; the cost of attendance is $63,155 per year.
• University of Michigan is the most expensive public 4-year institution; in-state students pay $27,554.
• Jackson College, a public postsecondary school, is the most expensive 2-year institution; in-state attendees pay $16,470 per year.

Average Cost of College in Minnesota

College in Minnesota costs 2.74% more than the national average cost of attendance at a public 4-year institution. The average private university costs 1.60% less, and local community colleges are 24.30% less expensive than they are nationwide.

• The total cost of attendance at an average public 4-year institution is $21,611 for in-state students.
• Tuition & fees are $11,748 or 54.36% of the total cost of attendance.
• The cost of tuition increased 3.23% from the 2018-19 academic year to 2019-20.
• The cost of tuition increased 1.38% from the 2017-18 academic year to 2018-19.
• For out-of-state students, tuition & fees are $24,442 or 108.04% more than in-state students pay.
• Room and board average $9,863, up 4.04% year-over-year (YoY).
• The total cost of attendance at an average private 4-year institution is $45,198.
• Tuition & fees are $34,321 or 75.94% of the total cost of attendance.
• The cost of tuition at private colleges increased 3.34% from the 2018-19 academic year to 2019-20.
• The cost of tuition at private colleges increased 2.46% from the 2017-18 academic year to 2018-19.
• Room and board average $10,877, up 3.92% YoY.
• Public 2-year institutions charge $5,566 for in-state tuition and fees, up 3.28% YoY.
• Out-of-state students pay $6,151 annually to attend public 2-year schools, which is 10.52% more than in-state attendees.
• Carleton College, a private 4-year institution, is the most expensive postsecondary school; the cost of attendance is $74,499 per year.
• University of Minnesota: Twin Cities is the most expensive public 4-year institution; in-state students pay $25,385.
• Dunwoody College of Technology, a private nonprofit, is the most expensive 2-year institution; the cost of attendance is $23,670.
• Minneapolis Community and Technical College is the most expensive public 2-year institution; in-state students pay $16,648.

Average Cost of College in Mississippi

College in Mississippi costs 9.29% less than the national average cost of attendance at a public 4-year institution. The average private university costs 40.74% less, and local community colleges are 28.19% less expensive than they are nationwide.

• The total cost of attendance at an average public 4-year institution is $19,080 for in-state students.
• Tuition & fees are $8,604 or 45.10% of the total cost of attendance.
• The cost of tuition increased 3.17% from the 2018-19 academic year to 2019-20.
• The cost of tuition increased 4.51% from the 2017-18 academic year to 2018-19.
• For out-of-state students, tuition & fees are $19,402 or 125.49% more than in-state students pay.
• Room and board average $10,476, up 4.22% year-over-year (YoY).
• The total cost of attendance at an average private 4-year institution is $27,219.
• Tuition & fees are $18,612 or 68.38% of the total cost of attendance.
• The cost of tuition at private colleges increased 3.67% from the 2018-19 academic year to 2019-20.
• The cost of tuition at private colleges increased 1.86% from the 2017-18 academic year to 2018-19.
• Room and board average $8,607, up 2.49% YoY.
• Public 2-year institutions charge $3,432 for in-state tuition and fees, up 5.23% YoY.
• Out-of-state students pay $5,835 annually to attend public 2-year schools, which is 70.01% more than in-state attendees.
• Millsaps College, a private 4-year institution, is the most expensive postsecondary school; the cost of attendance is $55,524 per year.
• Mississippi State University is the most expensive public 4-year institution; in-state students pay $22,200.
• East Mississippi Community College, a public postsecondary school, is the most expensive 2-year institution; in-state students pay $8,460 per year.

Average Cost of College in Missouri

College in Missouri costs 10.94% less than the national average cost of attendance at a public 4-year institution. The average private university costs 19.27% less, and local community colleges are 16.35% less expensive than they are nationwide.

• The total cost of attendance at an average public 4-year institution is $18,734 for in-state students.
• Tuition & fees are $8,992 or 48.00% of the total cost of attendance.
• The cost of tuition increased 5.12% from the 2018-19 academic year to 2019-20.
• The cost of tuition increased 1.99% from the 2017-18 academic year to 2018-19.
• For out-of-state students, tuition & fees are $20,877 or 132.17% more than in-state students pay.
• Room and board average $9,742, down 1.81% year-over-year (YoY).
• The total cost of attendance at an average private 4-year institution is $37,083.
• Tuition & fees are $26,377 or 71.13% of the total cost of attendance.
• The cost of tuition at private colleges increased 3.78% from the 2018-19 academic year to 2019-20.
• The cost of tuition at private colleges increased 3.29% from the 2017-18 academic year to 2018-19.
• Room and board average $10,705, up 3.06% YoY.
• Public 2-year institutions charge $3,545 for in-state tuition and fees, up 5.57% YoY.
• Out-of-state students pay $6,797 annually to attend public 2-year schools, which is 91.71% more than in-state attendees.
• Washington University in St. Louis, a private 4-year institution, is the most expensive postsecondary school; the cost of attendance is $74,788 per year.
• University of Missouri: Columbia is the most expensive public 4-year institution; in-state students pay $23,712.
• Texas County Technical College, a private nonprofit, is the most expensive 2-year institution; the cost of attendance is $17,946.
• State Technical College of Missouri is the most expensive public 2-year institution; in-state students pay $12,238.

Average Cost of College in Montana

College in Montana costs 20.45% less than the national average cost of attendance at a public 4-year institution. The average private university costs 9.56% less, and local community colleges are 5.78% more expensive than they are nationwide.

• The total cost of attendance at an average public 4-year institution is $16,732 for in-state students.
• Tuition & fees are $6,967 or 41.64% of the total cost of attendance.
• The cost of tuition declined 0.07% from the 2018-19 academic year to 2019-20.
• The cost of tuition increased 2.79% from the 2017-18 academic year to 2018-19.
• For out-of-state students, tuition & fees are $25,239 or 262.25% more than in-state students pay.
• Room and board average $9,765, up 1.39% year-over-year (YoY).
• The total cost of attendance at an average private 4-year institution is $41,541.
• Tuition & fees are $31,724 or 76.37% of the total cost of attendance.
• The cost of tuition at private colleges increased 22.40% from the 2018-19 academic year to 2019-20.
• The cost of tuition at private colleges increased 3.87% from the 2017-18 academic year to 2018-19.
• Room and board average $9,817, up 8.24% YoY.
• Public 2-year institutions charge $3,871 for in-state tuition and fees, up 3.06% YoY.
• Out-of-state students pay $8,596 annually to attend public 2-year schools, which is 122.06% more than in-state attendees.
• Carroll College, a private 4-year institution, is the most expensive postsecondary school; the cost of attendance is $47,524 per year.
• Montana State University is the most expensive public 4-year institution; in-state students pay $17,772.
• Dawson Community College, a 2-year postsecondary school, is the most expensive 2-year institution; in-state students pay $11,546.

Average Cost of College in Nebraska

College in Nebraska costs 7.20% less than the national average cost of attendance at a public 4-year institution. The average private university costs 23.56% less, and local community colleges are 51.15% less expensive than they are nationwide.

• The total cost of attendance at an average public 4-year institution is $19,520 for in-state students.
• Tuition & fees are $8,582 or 43.96% of the total cost of attendance.
• The cost of tuition increased 1.35% from the 2018-19 academic year to 2019-20.
• The cost of tuition increased 3.41% from the 2017-18 academic year to 2018-19.
• For out-of-state students, tuition & fees are $22,152 or 158.13% more than in-state students pay.
• Room and board average $10,938, down 1.31% year-over-year (YoY).
• The total cost of attendance at an average private 4-year institution is $35,110.
• Tuition & fees are $25,313 or 72.10% of the total cost of attendance.
• The cost of tuition at private colleges increased 0.95% from the 2018-19 academic year to 2019-20.
• The cost of tuition at private colleges increased 5.75% from the 2017-18 academic year to 2018-19.
• Room and board average $9,797, down 2.58% YoY.
• Public 2-year institutions charge $3,103 for in-state tuition and fees, down 2.23% YoY.
• Out-of-state students pay $3,969 annually to attend public 2-year schools, which is 27.91% more than in-state attendees.
• Creighton University, a private 4-year institution, is the most expensive postsecondary school; the cost of attendance is $54,618 per year.
• University of Nebraska – Lincoln is the most expensive public 4-year institution; in-state students pay $21,196.
• Myotherapy Institute, a for-profit postsecondary school, is the most expensive 2-year institution; the cost of attendance is $13,324.
• Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture is the most expensive public 2-year institution; in-state students pay $12,956.

Average Cost of College in Nevada

College in Nevada costs 14.49% less than the national average cost of attendance at a public 4-year institution. The average private university costs 11.89% less. Data from public 2-year institutions are insufficient or unavailable.

• The total cost of attendance at an average public 4-year institution is $17,987 for in-state students.
• Tuition & fees are $6,023 or 33.48% of the total cost of attendance.
• The cost of tuition increased 3.04% from the 2018-19 academic year to 2019-20.
• The cost of tuition decreased 1.27% from the 2017-18 academic year to 2018-19.
• For out-of-state students, tuition & fees are $21,678 or 259.94% more than in-state students pay.
• Room and board average $11,964, up 2.63% year-over-year (YoY).
• The total cost of attendance at an average private 4-year institution is $40,471.
• Tuition & fees are $26,284 or 64.95% of the total cost of attendance.
• The cost of tuition at private colleges increased 7.62% from the 2018-19 academic year to 2019-20.
• The cost of tuition at private colleges increased 5.00% from the 2017-18 academic year to 2018-19.
• Room and board average $14,187, up 3.50% YoY.
• Sierra Nevada College, a private 4-year institution, is the most expensive postsecondary school; the cost of attendance is $49,333 per year.
• University of Nevada: Las Vegas is the most expensive public 4-year institution; in-state students pay $19,628.
• College of Southern Nevada, a public postsecondary school, is the most expensive 2-year institution; in-state students pay $3,788.

Average Cost of College in New Hampshire

College in New Hampshire costs 36.60% more than the national average cost of attendance at a public 4-year institution. The average private university costs 3.45% more, and local community colleges are 88.72% more expensive than they are nationwide.

• The total cost of attendance at an average public 4-year institution is $28,734 for in-state students.
• Tuition & fees are $16,679 or 58.05% of the total cost of attendance.
• The cost of tuition increased 2.14% from the 2018-19 academic year to 2019-20.
• The cost of tuition increased 2.38% from the 2017-18 academic year to 2018-19.
• For out-of-state students, tuition & fees are $30,594 or 83.43% more than in-state students pay.
• Room and board average $12,055, up 2.02% year-over-year (YoY).
• The total cost of attendance at an average private 4-year institution is $47,517.
• Tuition & fees are $33,446 or 70.39% of the total cost of attendance.
• The cost of tuition at private colleges increased 0.25% from the 2017-18 academic year to 2018-19.
• Room and board average $14,070, ip 3.55% YoY.
• Public 2-year institutions charge $7,130 for in-state tuition and fees, down 6.17% YoY.
• Out-of-state students pay $15,335 annually to attend public 2-year schools, which is 115.07% more than in-state attendees.
• Dartmouth College, a private 4-year institution, is the most expensive postsecondary school; the cost of attendance is $77,131 per year.
• University o fNew Hampshire is the most expensive public 4-year institution; in-state students pay $31,180.
• NHTI – Concord’s Community College is the most expensive 2-year institution; in-state students pay $17,402.

Average Cost of College in New Jersey

College in New Jersey costs 34.88% more than the national average cost of attendance at a public 4-year institution. The average private university costs 14.59% more, and local community colleges are 0.42% less expensive than they are nationwide.

• The total cost of attendance at an average public 4-year institution is $28,372 for in-state students.
• Tuition & fees are $14,360 or 50.61% of the total cost of attendance.
• The cost of tuition increased 2.84% from the 2018-19 academic year to 2019-20.
• The cost of tuition increased 2.42% from the 2017-18 academic year to 2018-19.
• For out-of-state students, tuition & fees are $29,435 or 104.98% more than in-state students pay.
• Room and board average $14,012, up 3.65% year-over-year (YoY).
• The total cost of attendance at an average private 4-year institution is $52,632.
• Tuition & fees are $38,652 or 73.44% of the total cost of attendance.
• The cost of tuition at private colleges increased 3.54% from the 2018-19 academic year to 2019-20.
• The cost of tuition at private colleges increased 2.02% from the 2017-18 academic year to 2018-19.
• Room and board average $13,980, down 1.92% YoY.
• Public 2-year institutions charge $4,779 for in-state tuition and fees, up 1.37% YoY.
• Out-of-state students pay $8,092 annually to attend public 2-year schools, which is 69.30% more than in-state attendees.
• Stevens Institute of Technology, a private 4-year institution, is the most expensive postsecondary school; the cost of attendance is $72,196 per year.
• New Jersey Institute of Technology is the most expensive public 4-year institution; in-state students pay $31,574.
• Sussex County Community College is the most expensive 2-year institution; in-state students pay $10,905.

Average Cost of College in New Mexico

College in New Mexico costs 23.02% less than the national average cost of attendance at a public 4-year institution. The average private university costs 19.53% less, and local community colleges are 18.49% less expensive than they are nationwide.

• The total cost of attendance at an average public 4-year institution is $16,193 for in-state students.
• Tuition & fees are $7,152 or 44.17% of the total cost of attendance.
• The cost of tuition increased 3.62% from the 2018-19 academic year to 2019-20.
• The cost of tuition increased 2.74% from the 2017-18 academic year to 2018-19.
• For out-of-state students, tuition & fees are $19,181 or 168.19% more than in-state students pay.
• Room and board average $9,041, down 3.35% year-over-year (YoY).
• The total cost of attendance at an average private 4-year institution is $36,962.
• Tuition & fees are $25,363 or 68.62% of the total cost of attendance.
• The cost of tuition at private colleges declined 15.84% from the 2018-19 academic year to 2019-20.
• The cost of tuition at private colleges increased 26.28% from the 2017-18 academic year to 2018-19.
• Room and board average $11,599, up 15.20% YoY.
• Public 2-year institutions charge $1,724 for in-state tuition and fees, up 1.10% YoY.
• Out-of-state students pay $6,624 annually to attend public 2-year schools, which is 284.18% more than in-state attendees.
• St. John’s College, a private 4-year institution, is the most expensive postsecondary school; the cost of attendance is $49,270 per year.
• University of New Mexico is the most expensive public 4-year institution; in-state students pay $17,646.
• New Mexico Military Institute, a public postsecondary school, is the most expensive 2-year institution; in-state students pay $12,756.

Average Cost of College in New York

College in New York costs 13.50% more than the national average cost of attendance at a public 4-year institution. The average private university costs 24.00% more, and local community colleges are 13.57% more expensive than they are nationwide.

• The total cost of attendance at an average public 4-year institution is $23,875 for in-state students.
• Tuition & fees are $8,467 or 35.46% of the total cost of attendance.
• The cost of tuition increased 3.46% from the 2018-19 academic year to 2019-20.
• The cost of tuition increased 3.10% from the 2017-18 academic year to 2018-19.
• For out-of-state students, tuition & fees are $22,669 or 167.74% more than in-state students pay.
• Room and board average $15,408, up 3.62% year-over-year (YoY).
• The total cost of attendance at an average private 4-year institution is $56,958.
• Tuition & fees are $41,404 or 72.69% of the total cost of attendance.
• The cost of tuition at private colleges increased 2.16% from the 2018-19 academic year to 2019-20.
• The cost of tuition at private colleges increased 3.90% from the 2017-18 academic year to 2018-19.
• Room and board average $15,554, up 2.24% YoY.
• Public 2-year institutions charge $5,476 for in-state tuition and fees, up 2.03% YoY.
• Out-of-state students pay $9,228 annually to attend public 2-year schools, which is 68.52% more than in-state attendees.
• Columbia University, a private 4-year institution, is the most expensive postsecondary school; the cost of attendance is $76,920 per year.
• SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry is the most expensive public 4-year institution; in-state students pay $27,415.
• Phillips School of Nursing at Mount Sinai Beth Israel, a nonprofit, is the most expensive 2-year institution; the cost of attendance is $42,100.
• SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill is the most expensive public 2-year institution; in-state students pay $22,584.

Average Cost of College in North Carolina

College in North Carolina costs 16.48% less than the national average cost of attendance at a public 4-year institution. The average private university costs 4.52% more, and local community colleges are 6.54% more expensive than they are nationwide.

• The total cost of attendance at an average public 4-year institution is $17,569 for in-state students.
• Tuition & fees are $7,228 or 41.14% of the total cost of attendance.
• The cost of tuition increased 0.75% from the 2018-19 academic year to 2019-20.
• The cost of tuition decreased 2.45% from the 2017-18 academic year to 2018-19.
• For out-of-state students, tuition & fees are $23,357 or 223.16% more than in-state students pay.
• Room and board average $10,342, up 2.11% year-over-year (YoY).
• The total cost of attendance at an average private 4-year institution is $48,007.
• Tuition & fees are $35,379 or 73.69% of the total cost of attendance.
• The cost of tuition at private colleges increased 4.09% from the 2018-19 academic year to 2019-20.
• The cost of tuition at private colleges increased 5.73% from the 2017-18 academic year to 2018-19.
• Room and board average $12,628, up 2.85% YoY.
• Public 2-year institutions charge $2,494 for in-state tuition and fees, down 0.39% YoY.
• Out-of-state students pay $8,658 annually to attend public 2-year schools, which is 247.09% more than in-state attendees.
• Duke University, a private 4-year institution, is the most expensive postsecondary school; the cost of attendance is $76,270 per year.
• University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is the most expensive public 4-year institution; in-state students pay $20,487.
• Louisburg College, a nonprofit, is the most expensive 2-year institution; the cost of attendance is $29,988.
• Carolina College of Health Sciences is the most expensive public 2-year institution; in-state students pay $12,898.

Average Cost of College in North Dakota

College in North Dakota costs 17.05% less than the national average cost of attendance at a public 4-year institution. The average private university costs 48.40% less, and local community colleges are 25.79% less expensive than they are nationwide.

• The total cost of attendance at an average public 4-year institution is $17,449 for in-state students.
• Tuition & fees are $8,628 or 49.45% of the total cost of attendance.
• The cost of tuition increased 6.63% from the 2018-19 academic year to 2019-20.
• The cost of tuition increased 5.26% from the 2017-18 academic year to 2018-19.
• For out-of-state students, tuition & fees are $13,936 or 61.53% more than in-state students pay.
• Room and board average $8,821, up 2.85% year-over-year (YoY).
• The total cost of attendance at an average private 4-year institution is $23,702.
• Tuition & fees are $15,732 or 66.37% of the total cost of attendance.
• The cost of tuition at private colleges increased 3.46% from the 2018-19 academic year to 2019-20.
• The cost of tuition at private colleges decreased 0.33% from the 2017-18 academic year to 2018-19.
• Room and board average $7,971, up 4.19% YoY.
• Public 2-year institutions charge $5,073 for in-state tuition and fees, up 3.65% YoY.
• Out-of-state students pay $6,031 annually to attend public 2-year schools, which is 18.86% more than in-state attendees.
• University of Jamestown, a private 4-year institution, is the most expensive postsecondary school; the cost of attendance is $31,814 per year.
• University of North Dakota is the most expensive public 4-year institution; in-state students pay $19,280.
• Williston State College, a public postsecondary school, is the most expensive 2-year institution; in-state students pay $13,446.

Average Cost of College in Ohio

College in Ohio costs 6.43% more than the national average cost of attendance at a public 4-year institution. The average private university costs 0.14% less, and local community colleges are 7.35 less expensive than they are nationwide.

• The total cost of attendance at an average public 4-year institution is $22,388 for in-state students.
• Tuition & fees are $9,902 or 44.23% of the total cost of attendance.
• The cost of tuition declined 1.65% from the 2018-19 academic year to 2019-20.
• The cost of tuition increased 0.42% from the 2017-18 academic year to 2018-19.
• For out-of-state students, tuition & fees are $24,830 or 150.75% more than in-state students pay.
• Room and board average $12,486, up 3.31% year-over-year (YoY).
• The total cost of attendance at an average private 4-year institution is $45,869.
• Tuition & fees are $34,009 or 74.14% of the total cost of attendance.
• The cost of tuition at private colleges increased 4.33% from the 2018-19 academic year to 2019-20.
• The cost of tuition at private colleges increased 4.34% from the 2017-18 academic year to 2018-19.
• Room and board average $11,861, up 3.70% YoY.
• Public 2-year institutions charge $4,330 for in-state tuition and fees, up 6.08% YoY.
• Out-of-state students pay $7,528 annually to attend public 2-year schools, which is 73.86% more than in-state attendees.
• Oberlin College, a private 4-year institution, is the most expensive postsecondary school; the cost of attendance is $75,888 per year.
• Miami University: Oxford is the most expensive public 4-year institution; in-state students pay $30,034.
• Modern College of Design, a for-profit postsecondary school, is the most expensive 2-year institution; the cost of attendance is $37,340.
• Ohio State University Agricultural Technical Institute is the most expensive public 2-year institution; in-state students pay $16,858.

Average Cost of College in Oklahoma

College in Oklahoma costs 19.37% less than the national average cost of attendance at a public 4-year institution. The average private university costs 14.49% less, and local community colleges are 16.71% more expensive than they are nationwide.

• The total cost of attendance at an average public 4-year institution is $16,960 for in-state students.
• Tuition & fees are $8,009 or 47.23% of the total cost of attendance.
• The cost of tuition increased 1.82% from the 2018-19 academic year to 2019-20.
• The cost of tuition increased 3.19% from the 2017-18 academic year to 2018-19.
• For out-of-state students, tuition & fees are $21,695 or 170.88% more than in-state students pay.
• Room and board average $8,950, up 0.95% year-over-year (YoY).
• The total cost of attendance at an average private 4-year institution is $39,275.
• Tuition & fees are $29,429 or 74.93% of the total cost of attendance.
• The cost of tuition at private colleges increased 6.26% from the 2018-19 academic year to 2019-20.
• The cost of tuition at private colleges increased 5.54% from the 2017-18 academic year to 2018-19.
• Room and board average $9,846, up 0.95% YoY.
• Public 2-year institutions charge $4,150 for in-state tuition and fees, up 0.94% YoY.
• Out-of-state students pay $9,484 annually to attend public 2-year schools, which is 128.52% more than in-state attendees.
• University of Tulsa, a private 4-year institution, is the most expensive postsecondary school; the cost of attendance is $57,117 per year.
• University of Oklahoma is the most expensive public 4-year institution; in-state students pay $22,757.
• College of the Muscogee Nation, a public postsecondary school, is the most expensive 2-year institution; in-state students pay $13,459.

Average Cost of College in Oregon

College in Oregon costs 12.11% more than the national average cost of attendance at a public 4-year institution. The average private university costs 20.03% more, and local community colleges are 6.33% more expensive than they are nationwide.

• The total cost of attendance at an average public 4-year institution is $23,582 for in-state students.
• Tuition & fees are $10,813 or 45.85% of the total cost of attendance.
• The cost of tuition increased 5.13% from the 2018-19 academic year to 2019-20.
• The cost of tuition decreased 0.74% from the 2017-18 academic year to 2018-19.
• For out-of-state students, tuition & fees are $32,068 or 196.55% more than in-state students pay.
• Room and board average $12,769, down 3.82% year-over-year (YoY).
• The total cost of attendance at an average private 4-year institution is $55,132.
• Tuition & fees are $42,202 or 76.55% of the total cost of attendance.
• The cost of tuition at private colleges increased 3.95% from the 2018-19 academic year to 2019-20.
• The cost of tuition at private colleges increased 4.97% from the 2017-18 academic year to 2018-19.
• Room and board average $12,931, up 3.65% YoY.
• Public 2-year institutions charge $4,881 for in-state tuition and fees, up 3.65% YoY.
• Out-of-state students pay $8,640 annually to attend public 2-year schools, which is 77.01% more than in-state attendees.
• Reed College, a private 4-year institution, is the most expensive postsecondary school; the cost of attendance is $75,600 per year.
• University of Oregon is the most expensive public 4-year institution; in-state students pay $26,202.
• Central Oregon Community College is the most expensive 2-year institution; in-state students pay $17,653.

Average Cost of College in Pennsylvania

College in Pennsylvania costs 30.27% more than the national average cost of attendance at a public 4-year institution. The average private university costs 23.57% more, and local community colleges are 65.89% more expensive than they are nationwide.

• The total cost of attendance at an average public 4-year institution is $27,403 for in-state students.
• Tuition & fees are $15,565 or 56.80% of the total cost of attendance.
• The cost of tuition increased 5.08% from the 2018-19 academic year to 2019-20.
• The cost of tuition increased 1.91% from the 2017-18 academic year to 2018-19.
• For out-of-state students, tuition & fees are $30,222 or 94.17% more than in-state students pay.
• Room and board average $11,839, up 3.17% year-over-year (YoY).
• The total cost of attendance at an average private 4-year institution is $56,756.
• Tuition & fees are $42,812 or 75.43% of the total cost of attendance.
• The cost of tuition at private colleges increased 2.66% from the 2018-19 academic year to 2019-20.
• The cost of tuition at private colleges increased 4.03% from the 2017-18 academic year to 2018-19.
• Room and board average $13,945, up 2.95% YoY.
• Public 2-year institutions charge $5,348 for in-state tuition and fees, up 1.21% YoY.
• Out-of-state students pay $13,480 annually to attend public 2-year schools, which is 152.07% more than in-state attendees.
• University of Pennsylvania, a private 4-year institution, is the most expensive postsecondary school; the cost of attendance is $76,826 per year.
• Temple University is the most expensive public 4-year institution; in-state students pay $31,936.
• Valley Forge Military College, a private nonprofit, is the most expensive 2-year institution; the cost of attendance is $46,575.
• University of Pittsburgh at Titusville is the most expensive public 2-year institution; in-state students pay $23,248.

Average Cost of College in Rhode Island

College in Rhode Island costs 21.66% more than the national average cost of attendance at a public 4-year institution. The average private university costs 29.15% more, and local community colleges are 54.37% more expensive than they are nationwide.

• The total cost of attendance at an average public 4-year institution is $25,592 for in-state students.
• Tuition & fees are $13,105 or 51.21% of the total cost of attendance.
• The cost of tuition increased 4.21% from the 2018-19 academic year to 2019-20.
• The cost of tuition increased 2.75% from the 2017-18 academic year to 2018-19.
• For out-of-state students, tuition & fees are $30,871 or 135.57% more than in-state students pay.
• Room and board average $12,487, up 1.92% year-over-year (YoY).
• The total cost of attendance at an average private 4-year institution is $59,321.
• Tuition & fees are $43,919 or 74.04% of the total cost of attendance.
• The cost of tuition at private colleges increased 4.30% from the 2018-19 academic year to 2019-20.
• The cost of tuition at private colleges increased 4.33% from the 2017-18 academic year to 2018-19.
• Room and board average $15,402, up 2.21% YoY.
• Public 2-year institutions charge $4,700 for in-state tuition and fees, up 2.98% YoY.
• Out-of-state students pay $12,544 annually to attend public 2-year schools, which is 166.89% more than in-state attendees.
• Brown University, a private 4-year institution, is the most expensive postsecondary school; the cost of attendance is $76,504 per year.
• University of Rhode Island is the most expensive public 4-year institution; in-state students pay $27,076.
• Community College of Rhode Island is the most expensive 2-year institution; in-state students pay $4,700.

Average Cost of College in South Carolina

College in South Carolina costs 8.34% more than the national average cost of attendance at a public 4-year institution. The average private university costs 21.11% less, and local community colleges are 25.60% more expensive than they are nationwide.

• The total cost of attendance at an average public 4-year institution is $22,790 for in-state students.
• Tuition & fees are $12,497 or 54.83% of the total cost of attendance.
• The cost of tuition declined 3.97% from the 2018-19 academic year to 2019-20.
• The cost of tuition increased 3.45% from the 2017-18 academic year to 2018-19.
• For out-of-state students, tuition & fees are $32,853 or 162.89% more than in-state students pay.
• Room and board average $10,293, up 1.91% year-over-year (YoY).
• The total cost of attendance at an average private 4-year institution is $36,235.
• Tuition & fees are $26,270 or 72.50% of the total cost of attendance.
• The cost of tuition at private colleges increased 2.53% from the 2018-19 academic year to 2019-20.
• The cost of tuition at private colleges increased 2.76% from the 2017-18 academic year to 2018-19.
• Room and board average $9,965, up 4.30% YoY.
• Public 2-year institutions charge $4,916 for in-state tuition and fees, up 3.96% YoY.
• Out-of-state students pay $10,206 annually to attend public 2-year schools, which is 107.63% more than in-state attendees.
• Furman University, a private 4-year institution, is the most expensive postsecondary school; the cost of attendance is $65,454 per year.
• Clemson University is the most expensive public 4-year institution; in-state students pay $26,534.
• Spartanburg Methodist College, a private nonprofit, is the most expensive 2-year institution; the cost of attendance is $26,665.
• University of South Carolina: Union is the most expensive public 2-year institution; in-state students pay $7,558.

Average Cost of College in South Dakota

College in South Dakota costs 17.76% less than the national average cost of attendance at a public 4-year institution. The average private university costs 26.84% less, and local community colleges are 25.63% less expensive than they are nationwide.

• The total cost of attendance at an average public 4-year institution is $17,298 for in-state students.
• Tuition & fees are $8,978 or 51.90% of the total cost of attendance.
• The cost of tuition increased 2.35% from the 2018-19 academic year to 2019-20.
• The cost of tuition increased 2.72% from the 2017-18 academic year to 2018-19.
• For out-of-state students, tuition & fees are $12,866 or 43.30% more than in-state students pay.
• Room and board average $8,320, up 3.02% year-over-year (YoY).
• The total cost of attendance at an average private 4-year institution is $33,606.
• Tuition & fees are $25,353 or 75.44% of the total cost of attendance.
• The cost of tuition at private colleges increased 9.04% from the 2018-19 academic year to 2019-20.
• The cost of tuition at private colleges decreased 3.99% from the 2017-18 academic year to 2018-19.
• Room and board average $8,253, up 1.80% YoY.
• Public 2-year institutions charge $6,469 for in-state tuition and fees, up 4.85% YoY.
• Out-of-state students pay $6,043 annually to attend public 2-year schools, which is 6.59% less than in-state attendees.
• Augustana University, a private 4-year institution, is the most expensive postsecondary school; the cost of attendance is $44,500 per year.
• South Dakota School of Mines and Technology is the most expensive public 4-year institution; in-state students pay $19,540.
• Western Dakota Technical Institute, a public postsecondary school, is the most expensive 2-year institution; in-state students pay $8,160.

Average Cost of College in Tennessee

College in Tennessee costs 3.21% less than the national average cost of attendance at a public 4-year institution. The average private university costs 12.83% less, and local community colleges are 108.43% more expensive than they are nationwide.

• The total cost of attendance at an average public 4-year institution is $20,360 for in-state students.
• Tuition & fees are $10,164 or 49.92% of the total cost of attendance.
• The cost of tuition increased 3.83% from the 2018-19 academic year to 2019-20.
• The cost of tuition increased 2.25% from the 2017-18 academic year to 2018-19.
• For out-of-state students, tuition & fees are $24,786 or 143.86% more than in-state students pay.
• Room and board average $10,196, up 2.74% year-over-year (YoY).
• The total cost of attendance at an average private 4-year institution is $40,037.
• Tuition & fees are $29,200 or 72.93% of the total cost of attendance.
• The cost of tuition at private colleges 3.99% from the 2018-19 academic year to 2019-20.
• The cost of tuition at private colleges increased 4.24% from the 2017-18 academic year to 2018-19.
• Room and board average $10,838, up 3.29% YoY.
• Public 2-year institutions charge $4,379 for in-state tuition and fees, up 2.15% YoY.
• Out-of-state students pay $16,937 annually to attend public 2-year schools, which is 286.79% more than in-state attendees.
• Vanderbilt University, a private 4-year institution, is the most expensive postsecondary school; the cost of attendance is $71,828 per year.
• University of Tennessee: Knoxville is the most expensive public 4-year institution; in-state students pay $24,746.
• Hiwassee College, a private nonprofit, is the most expensive 2-year institution; the cost of attendance is $27,559.
• Southwest Tennessee Community College is the most expensive public 2-year institution; in-state students pay $5,576.

Average Cost of College in Texas

College in Texas costs 11.05% less than the national average cost of attendance at a public 4-year institution. The average private university costs 4.57% more, and local community colleges are 21.57% less expensive than they are nationwide.

• The total cost of attendance at an average public 4-year institution is $18,711 for in-state students.
• Tuition & fees are $8,598 or 45.95% of the total cost of attendance.
• The cost of tuition declined 0.92% from the 2018-19 academic year to 2019-20.
• The cost of tuition increased 0.38% from the 2017-18 academic year to 2018-19.
• For out-of-state students, tuition & fees are $24,889 or 189.48% more than in-state students pay.
• Room and board average $10,113, up 0.12% year-over-year (YoY).
• The total cost of attendance at an average private 4-year institution is $48,032.
• Tuition & fees are $36,014 or 74.98% of the total cost of attendance.
• The cost of tuition at private colleges 4.46% from the 2018-19 academic year to 2019-20.
• The cost of tuition at private colleges increased 6.13% from the 2017-18 academic year to 2018-19.
• Room and board average $12,017, up 1.90% YoY.
• Public 2-year institutions charge $2,380 for in-state tuition and fees, up 5.49% YoY.
• Out-of-state students pay $6,373 annually to attend public 2-year schools, which is 167.73% more than in-state attendees.
• Southern Methodist University, a private 4-year institution, is the most expensive postsecondary school; the cost of attendance is $75,650 per year.
• University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston is the most expensive public 4-year institution; in-state students pay $28,323.
• Wade College, a for-profit postsecondary school, is the most expensive 2-year institution; the cost of attendance is $17,850.
• Texas State Technical College is the most expensive public 2-year institution; in-state students pay $13,188.

Average Cost of College in Utah

College in Utah costs 30.50% less than the national average cost of attendance at a public 4-year institution. The average private university costs 65.80% less, and local community colleges are 53.33% more expensive than they are nationwide.

• The total cost of attendance at an average public 4-year institution is $14,619 for in-state students.
• Tuition & fees are $6,700 or 45.83% of the total cost of attendance.
• The cost of tuition declined 0.47% from the 2018-19 academic year to 2019-20.
• The cost of tuition increased 2.65% from the 2017-18 academic year to 2018-19.
• For out-of-state students, tuition & fees are $21,273 or 217.52% more than in-state students pay.
• Room and board average $7,919, up 3.41% year-over-year (YoY).
• The total cost of attendance at an average private 4-year institution is $15,707.
• Tuition & fees are $7,600 or 48.38% of the total cost of attendance.
• The cost of tuition at private colleges declined 3.21% from the 2018-19 academic year to 2019-20.
• The cost of tuition at private colleges increased 4.19% from the 2017-18 academic year to 2018-19.
• Room and board average $8,107, up 1.95% YoY.
• Public 2-year institutions charge $3,929 for in-state tuition and fees, up 2.24% YoY.
• Out-of-state students pay $12,460 annually to attend public 2-year schools, which is 217.13% more than in-state attendees.
• Westminister College, a private 4-year institution, is the most expensive postsecondary school; the cost of attendance is $47,568 per year.
• University of Utah is the most expensive public 4-year institution; in-state students pay $21,510.
• Snow College, a public postsecondary school, is the most expensive 2-year institution; in-state students pay $8,062.

Average Cost of College in Vermont

College in Vermont costs 41.02% more than the national average cost of attendance at a public 4-year institution. The average private university costs 32.85% more, and local community colleges are 64.88% more expensive than they are nationwide.

• The total cost of attendance at an average public 4-year institution is $29,665 for in-state students.
• Tuition & fees are $17,083 or 57.59% of the total cost of attendance.
• The cost of tuition increased 2.88% from the 2018-19 academic year to 2019-20.
• The cost of tuition increased 3.11% from the 2017-18 academic year to 2018-19.
• For out-of-state students, tuition & fees are $41,057 or 140.34% more than in-state students pay.
• Room and board average $12,582, up 4.18% year-over-year (YoY).
• The total cost of attendance at an average private 4-year institution is $61,021.
• Tuition & fees are $46,445 or 76.11% of the total cost of attendance.
• The cost of tuition at private colleges increased 5.39% from the 2018-19 academic year to 2019-20.
• The cost of tuition at private colleges increased 3.36% from the 2017-18 academic year to 2018-19.
• Room and board average $14,576, up 3.60% YoY.
• Public 2-year institutions charge $6,654 for in-state tuition and fees, down 6.54% YoY.
• Out-of-state students pay $13,398 annually to attend public 2-year schools, which is 101.35% more than in-state attendees.
• Bennington College, a private 4-year institution, is the most expensive postsecondary school; the cost of attendance is $75,539 per year.
• University of Vermont is the most expensive public 4-year institution; in-state students pay $31,718.
• Landmark College, a private nonprofit, is the most expensive 2-year institution; the cost of attendance is $72,000.
• Community College of Vermont is the most expensive public 2-year institution; in-state students pay $9,446.

Average Cost of College in Virginia

College in Virginia costs 19.20% more than the national average cost of attendance at a public 4-year institution. The average private university costs 24.35% less, and local community colleges are 41.88% more expensive than they are nationwide.

• The total cost of attendance at an average public 4-year institution is $25,074 for in-state students.
• Tuition & fees are $13,655 or 54.46% of the total cost of attendance.
• The cost of tuition increased 1.81% from the 2018-19 academic year to 2019-20.
• The cost of tuition increased 6.14% from the 2017-18 academic year to 2018-19.
• For out-of-state students, tuition & fees are $35,831 or 162.39% more than in-state students pay.
• Room and board average $11,419, up 3.06% year-over-year (YoY).
• The total cost of attendance at an average private 4-year institution is $34,748.
• Tuition & fees are $23,493 or 67.61% of the total cost of attendance.
• The cost of tuition at private colleges increased 0.48% from the 2018-19 academic year to 2019-20.
• The cost of tuition at private colleges increased 1.57% from the 2017-18 academic year to 2018-19.
• Room and board average $11,255, up 1.50% YoY.
• Public 2-year institutions charge $5,237 for in-state tuition and fees, up -0.07% YoY.
• Out-of-state students pay $11,529 annually to attend public 2-year schools, which is 120.14% more than in-state attendees.
• Washington and Lee University, a private 4-year institution, is the most expensive postsecondary school; the cost of attendance is $73,095 per year.
• College of William and Mary is the most expensive public 4-year institution; in-state students pay $36,554.
• Richard Bland College, a public postsecondary school, is the most expensive 2-year institution; in-state students pay $18,606.

Average Cost of College in Washington

College in Washington costs 5.65% less than the national average cost of attendance at a public 4-year institution. The average private university costs 13.93% more, and local community colleges are 20.00% less expensive than they are nationwide.

• The total cost of attendance at an average public 4-year institution is $19,846 for in-state students.
• Tuition & fees are $7,168 or 36.12% of the total cost of attendance.
• The cost of tuition increased 1.87% from the 2018-19 academic year to 2019-20.
• The cost of tuition increased 3.02% from the 2017-18 academic year to 2018-19.
• For out-of-state students, tuition & fees are $30,155 or 320.69% more than in-state students pay.
• Room and board average $12,678, up 3.62% year-over-year (YoY).
• The total cost of attendance at an average private 4-year institution is $52,333.
• Tuition & fees are $39,791 or 76.04% of the total cost of attendance.
• The cost of tuition at private colleges increased 2.68% from the 2018-19 academic year to 2019-20.
• The cost of tuition at private colleges increased 5.29% from the 2017-18 academic year to 2018-19.
• Room and board average $12,541, up 3.48% YoY.
• Public 2-year institutions charge $4,468 for in-state tuition and fees, up 7.16% YoY.
• Out-of-state students pay $6,500 annually to attend public 2-year schools, which is 45.49% more than in-state attendees.
• Whitman College, a private 4-year institution, is the most expensive postsecondary school; the cost of attendance is $69,768 per year.
• University of Washington Tacoma is the most expensive public 4-year institution; in-state students pay $23,387.
• Northwest Indian College, a public postsecondary school, is the most expensive 2-year institution; in-state students pay $11,736.

Average Cost of College in West Virginia

College in West Virginia costs 9.51% less than the national average cost of attendance at a public 4-year institution. The average private university costs 51.13% less, and local community colleges are 22.77% more expensive than they are nationwide.

• The total cost of attendance at an average public 4-year institution is $19,034 for in-state students.
• Tuition & fees are $8,195 or 43.05% of the total cost of attendance.
• The cost of tuition increased 2.23% from the 2018-19 academic year to 2019-20.
• The cost of tuition increased 5.21% from the 2017-18 academic year to 2018-19.
• For out-of-state students, tuition & fees are $22,242 or 171.43% more than in-state students pay.
• Room and board average $10,839, up 3.77% year-over-year (YoY).
• The total cost of attendance at an average private 4-year institution is $22,446.
• Tuition & fees are $12,673 or 56.46% of the total cost of attendance.
• The cost of tuition at private colleges increased 1.28% from the 2018-19 academic year to 2019-20.
• The cost of tuition at private colleges increased 1.23% from the 2017-18 academic year to 2018-19.
• Room and board average $9,773, up 4.20% YoY.
• Public 2-year institutions charge $4,344 for in-state tuition and fees, up 1.60% YoY.
• Out-of-state students pay $9,976 annually to attend public 2-year schools, which is 129.66% more than in-state attendees.
• West Virginia Wesleyan College, a private 4-year institution, is the most expensive postsecondary school; the cost of attendance is $41,828 per year.
• West Virginia University is the most expensive public 4-year institution; in-state students pay $20,038.
• West Virginia Northern Community College is the most expensive 2-year institution; in-state students pay $4,681.

Average Cost of College in Wisconsin

College in Wisconsin costs 15.46% less than the national average cost of attendance at a public 4-year institution. The average private university costs 1.89% more, and local community colleges are 20.02% less expensive than they are nationwide.

• The total cost of attendance at an average public 4-year institution is $17,784 for in-state students.
• Tuition & fees are $8,764 or 49.28% of the total cost of attendance.
• The cost of tuition increased 0.77% from the 2018-19 academic year to 2019-20.
• The cost of tuition increased 2.62% from the 2017-18 academic year to 2018-19.
• For out-of-state students, tuition & fees are $25,522 or 191.23% more than in-state students pay.
• Room and board average $9,020, a 0.00% change year-over-year (YoY).
• The total cost of attendance at an average private 4-year institution is $46,798.
• Tuition & fees are $35,554 or 75.97% of the total cost of attendance.
• The cost of tuition at private colleges increased 3.28% from the 2018-19 academic year to 2019-20.
• The cost of tuition at private colleges increased 6.58% from the 2017-18 academic year to 2018-19.
• Room and board average $11,244, up 3.67% YoY.
• Public 2-year institutions charge $4,476 for in-state tuition and fees, up 1.49% YoY.
• Out-of-state students pay $6,499 annually to attend public 2-year schools, 45.19% more than in-state attendees pay.
• Beloit College, a private 4-year institution, is the most expensive postsecondary school; the cost of attendance is $63,036 per year.
• University of Wisconsin-Madison is the most expensive public 4-year institution; in-state students pay $22,283.
• Milwaukee Area Technical College, a public postsecondary school, is the most expensive 2-year institution; in-state students pay $4,658.

Average Cost of College in Wyoming

College in Wyoming costs 29.16% less than the national average cost of attendance at a public 4-year institution. Data about private institutions are insufficient or unavailable. Local community colleges are 24.31% more expensive than they are nationwide.

• The total cost of attendance at an average public 4-year institution is $14,901 for in-state students.
• Tuition & fees are $4,747 or 31.86% of the total cost of attendance.
• The cost of tuition increased 3.29% from the 2018-19 academic year to 2019-20.
• The cost of tuition increased 3.44% from the 2017-18 academic year to 2018-19.
• For out-of-state students, tuition & fees are $14,803 or 211.84% more than in-state students pay.
• Room and board average $10,154, up 0.00% year-over-year (YoY).
• Public 2-year institutions charge $4,136 for in-state tuition and fees, up 28.48% YoY.
• Out-of-state students pay $10,101 annually to attend public 2-year schools, which is 144.26% more than in-state students pay.
• University of Wyoming, a public 4-year institution, is the most expensive postsecondary school; in-state students pay $16,018.
• Laramie County Community College is the most expensive 2-year institution; in-state students pay $12,127.

Sources

1. National Center for Education Statistics, Digest of Education Statistics: Current Digest Tables
2. Tuition and Fees, 1998-99 Through 2020-21