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 1.61% less than the national average cost of attending a 4-year public institution. The average private university costs 39.61% less, and local community colleges are 44.17% more expensive than they are nationwide.

• The total cost of attendance at an average public 4-year institution is $20,993 for in-state students.
• Tuition & fees are $10,617 or 50.57% of the total cost of attendance.
• The cost of tuition increased 2.85% from the 2018-19 academic year to 2020-21.
• The cost of tuition increased 1.82% from the 2018-19 academic year to 2019-20.
• For out-of-state students, tuition & fees are $27,005 or 161.6% more than in-state students pay.
• Room and board total $10,376, up 1.98% year-over-year (YoY).
• The total cost of attendance at an average private 4-year institution is $27,966.
• Tuition & fees are $17,354 or 62.1% of the total cost of attendance.
• The cost of tuition at private colleges increased 3.57% from the 2019-20 academic year to 2020-21.
• The cost of tuition at private colleges increased 3.87% from the 2018-19 academic year to 2019-20.
• Room and board total $10,613, up 2.6% YoY.
• Public 2-year institutions charge $5,048 for in-state tuition and fees, up 4.0% YoY.
• Out-of-state students pay $10,082 annually to attend public 2-year schools, which is 99.7% 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.

College in Alaska costs 3.98% less than the national average cost of attendance at a public 4-year institution. The average private university costs 38.76% less. Data from public 2-year institutions are insufficient or unavailable.

• The total cost of attendance at an average public 4-year institution is $22,185 for in-state students.
• Tuition & fees are $8,849 or 39.9% of the total cost of attendance.
• The cost of tuition declined 6.7% from the 2019-20 academic year to 2020-21.
• The cost of tuition declined 1.18% from the 2018-19 academic year to 2019-20.
• For out-of-state students, tuition & fees are $25,535 or 188.6% more than in-state students pay.
• Room and board average $13,336, up 17.8% year-over-year (YoY).
• The total cost of attendance at an average private 4-year institution is $28,362.
• Tuition & fees are $19,575 or 69.0% of the total cost of attendance.
• The cost of tuition at private colleges increased 0.54% from the 2019-20 academic year to 2020-21.
• The cost of tuition at private colleges increased 1.90% from the 2018-19 academic year to 2019-20.
• Room and board average $8,787, up 8.59% 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 15.67% more than the national average cost of attendance at a public 4-year institution. The average private university costs 50.64% less, and local community colleges are 38.30% less expensive than they are nationwide.

• The total cost of attendance at an average public 4-year institution is $24,681 for in-state students.
• Tuition & fees are $11,410 or 47.5% of the total cost of attendance.
• The cost of tuition increased 3.05% from the 2010-20 academic year to 2020-21.
• The cost of tuition increased 3.81% from the 2018-19 academic year to 2019-20.
• For out-of-state students, tuition & fees are $25,426 or 122.85% more than in-state students pay.
• Room and board average $13,272, up 2.54% year-over-year (YoY).
• The total cost of attendance at an average private 4-year institution is $22,862.
• Tuition & fees are $13,108 or 57.34% of the total cost of attendance.
• The cost of tuition at private colleges increased 1.65% from the 2019-20 academic year to 2020-21.
• The cost of tuition at private colleges increased 1.45% from the 2018-19 academic year to 2019-20.
• Room and board average $9,754, up 0.03% YOY.
• Public 2-year institutions charge $2,160 for in-state tuition and fees, down 0.42% from the previous year.
• Out-of-state students pay $6,927 annually to attend public 2-year schools, which is 220.65% 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 14.41% less than the national average cost of attendance at a public 4-year institution. The average private university costs 27.42% less, and local community colleges are 0.49% less expensive than they are nationwide.

• The total cost of attendance at an average public 4-year institution is $18,262 for in-state students.
• Tuition & fees are $8,468 or 46.37% of the total cost of attendance. 
• The cost of tuition decreased 2.54% from the 2019-20 academic year to 2020-21. 
• The cost of tuition increased 3.55% from the 2018-19 academic year to 2019-20. 
• For out-of-state students, tuition & fees are $21,598 or 155.05% more than in-state students pay. 
• Room and board average $9,794, down 2.72% year-over-year (YoY). 
• The total cost of attendance at an average private 4-year institution is $33,614.
• Tuition & fees are $24,998 or 74.37% of the total cost of attendance.
• The cost of tuition at private colleges increased 4.70% from the 2018-19 academic year to 2019-20.
• The cost of tuition at private colleges increased 3.00% from the 2018-19 academic year to 2019-20.
• Room and board average $8,616, up 1.21% YoY.
• Public 2-year institutions charge $3,484 for in-state tuition and fees, up 2.53% from the previous year.
• Out-of-state students pay $4,845 annually to attend public 2-year schools, which is 39.07% 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 12.55% more than the national average cost of attendance at a public 4-year institution. The average private university costs 15.91% more, and local community colleges are 63.29% less expensive than they are nationwide

• The total cost of attendance at an average public 4-year institution is $24,015 for in-state students.
• Tuition & fees are $8,401 or 34.98% of the total cost of attendance.
• The cost of tuition increased 2.55% from the 2019-20 academic year to 2020-21.
• The cost of tuition increased 0.92% from the 2018-19 academic year to 2019-20.
• For out-of-state students, tuition & fees are $34,398 or 309.45% more than in-state students pay.
• Room and board average $15,614, up 5.18% year-over-year (YoY).
• The total cost of attendance at an average private 4-year institution is $53,680.
• Tuition & fees are $38,477 or 71.68% of the total cost of attendance.
• The cost of tuition at private colleges increased 3.89% from the 2019-20 academic year to 2020-21.
• The cost of tuition at private colleges increased 4.18% from the 2018-19 academic year to 2019-20.
• Room and board average $15,203 up 3.13% YoY.
• Public 2-year institutions charge $1,285 for in-state tuition and fees, up 1.18% YoY.
• Out-of-state students pay $8,491 annually to attend public 2-year schools, which is 560.65% 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 4.46% more than the national average cost of attendance at a public 4-year institution. The average private university costs 20.37% less, and local community colleges are 0.94% less expensive than they are nationwide.

• The total cost of attendance at an average public 4-year institution is $22,288 for in-state students.
• Tuition & fees are $9,269 or 41.59% of the total cost of attendance.
• The cost of tuition increased 1.36% from the 2019-20 academic year to 2020-21.
• The cost of tuition declined 2.66% from the 2018-19 academic year to 2019-20.
• For out-of-state students, tuition & fees are $30,930 or 233.70% more than in-state students pay.
• Room and board average $13,019, down 0.17% year-over-year (YoY).
• The total cost of attendance at an average private 4-year institution is $36,878.
• Tuition & fees are $23,128 or 62.72% of the total cost of attendance.
• The cost of tuition at private colleges decreased 2.78% from the 2019-20 academic year to 2020-21.
• The cost of tuition at private colleges increased 0.98% from the 2018-19 academic year to 2019-20.
• Room and board average $13,750, up 3.94% YoY.
• Public 2-year institutions charge $3,468 for in-state tuition and fees, up 3.37% YoY.
• Out-of-state students pay $8,889 annually to attend public 2-year schools, which is 156.28% 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 33.22% more than the national average cost of attendance at a public 4-year institution. The average private university costs 26.76% more, and local community colleges are 29.16% more expensive than they are nationwide.

• The total cost of attendance at an average public 4-year institution is $28,425 for in-state students.
• Tuition & fees are $14,487 or 50.96% of the total cost of attendance.
• The cost of tuition increased 4.32% from the 2019-20 academic year to 2020-21.
• The cost of tuition increased 7.16% from the 2018-19 academic year to 2019-20.
• For out-of-state students, tuition & fees are $36,881 or 154.58% more than in-state students pay.
• Room and board average $13,938, up 1.91% year-over-year (YoY).
• The total cost of attendance at an average private 4-year institution is $58,707.
• Tuition & fees are $43,013 or 73.27% of the total cost of attendance.
• The cost of tuition at private colleges decreased 0.53% from the 2019-20 academic year to 2020-21.
• The cost of tuition at private colleges increased 3.43% from the 2018-19 academic year to 2019-20.
• Room and board average $15,694, up 2.36% YoY.
• Public 2-year institutions charge $4,522 for in-state tuition and fees, up 0.13% YoY.
• Out-of-state students pay $13,483 annually to attend public 2-year schools, which is 198.13% 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 16.52% more than the national average cost of attendance at a public 4-year institution. The average private university costs 44.41% less. Data from public 2-year institutions are insufficient or unavailable.

• The total cost of attendance at an average public 4-year institution is $24,862 for in-state students.
• Tuition & fees are $11,343 or 45.63% of the total cost of attendance.
• The cost of tuition increased 2.28% from the 2019-20 academic year to 2020-21.
• The cost of tuition increased 4.56% from the 2018-19 academic year to 2019-20.
• For out-of-state students, tuition & fees are $31,809 or 180.42% more than in-state students pay.
• Room and board average $13,518, up 1.89% year-over-year (YoY).
• The total cost of attendance at an average private 4-year institution is $25,743.
• Tuition & fees are $14,501 or 56.33% of the total cost of attendance.
• The cost of tuition at private colleges decreased 2.40% from the 2019-20 academic year to 2020-21.
• The cost of tuition at private colleges increased 0.68% from the 2018-19 academic year to 2019-20.
• Room and board average $11,242, down 10.41% 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 27.15% less than the national average cost of attendance at a public 4-year institution. The average private university costs 9.65% less, and local community colleges are 28.43% less expensive than they are nationwide.

• The total cost of attendance at an average public 4-year institution is $15,543 for in-state students.
• Tuition & fees are $4,541 or 29.21% of the total cost of attendance.
• The cost of tuition increased 1.75% from the 2019-20 academic year to 2020-21.
• The cost of tuition increased 0.44% from the 2018-19 academic year to 2019-20.
• For out-of-state students, tuition & fees are $18,322 or 303.53% more than in-state students pay.
• Room and board average $11,003, up 2.13% year-over-year (YoY).
• The total cost of attendance at an average private 4-year institution is $41,843.
• Tuition & fees are $28,860 or 68.97% of the total cost of attendance.
• The cost of tuition at private colleges increased 5.40% from the 2019-20 academic year to 2020-21.
• The cost of tuition at private colleges increased 4.04% from the 2018-19 academic year to 2019-20.
• Room and board average $12,983, up 4.12% 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 12.31% less than the national average cost of attendance at a public 4-year institution. The average private university costs 5.80% less, and local community colleges are 9.49% 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 $7,525 or 40.22% of the total cost of attendance.
• The cost of tuition increased 0.91% from the 2019-20 academic year to 2020-21.
• The cost of tuition increased 1.89% from the 2018-19 academic year to 2019-20.
• For out-of-state students, tuition & fees are $23,430 or 211.34% more than in-state students pay.
• Room and board average $11,186, up 0.81% year-over-year (YoY).
• The total cost of attendance at an average private 4-year institution is $43,626.
• Tuition & fees are $30,380 or 69.64% of the total cost of attendance.
• The cost of tuition at private colleges increased 2.06% from the 2019-20 academic year to 2020-21.
• The cost of tuition at private colleges increased 3.17% from the 2018-19 academic year to 2019-20.
• Room and board average $13,247, up 1.51% YoY.
• Public 2-year institutions charge $3,169 for in-state tuition and fees, up 0.41% YoY.
• Out-of-state students pay $8,535 annually to attend public 2-year schools, which is 169.32% 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 3.16% more than the national average cost of attendance at a public 4-year institution. The average private university costs 28.86% less, and local community colleges are 7.87% less expensive than they are nationwide.

• The total cost of attendance at an average public 4-year institution is $22,012 for in-state students.
• Tuition & fees are $10,197 or 46.33% of the total cost of attendance.
• The cost of tuition increased 0.87% from the 2019-20 academic year to 2020-21.
• The cost of tuition increased 1.58% from the 2018-19 academic year to 2019-20.
• For out-of-state students, tuition & fees are $32,043 or 214.23% more than in-state students pay.
• Room and board average $11,815, up 0.60% year-over-year (YoY).
• The total cost of attendance at an average private 4-year institution is $32,948.
• Tuition & fees are $19,096 or 57.96% of the total cost of attendance.
• The cost of tuition at private colleges increased 6.20% from the 2019-20 academic year to 2020-21.
• The cost of tuition at private colleges increased 5.14% from the 2018-19 academic year to 2019-20.
• Room and board average $13,852, down 2.1% YoY.
• Public 2-year institutions charge $3,226 for in-state tuition and fees, up 0.03% YoY.
• Out-of-state students pay $8,378 annually to attend public 2-year schools, which is 159.72% 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 22.58% less than the national average cost of attendance at a public 4-year institution. The average private university costs 67.22% less, and local community colleges are 4.84% less expensive than they are nationwide.

• The total cost of attendance at an average public 4-year institution is $16,518 for in-state students.
• Tuition & fees are $7,482 or 45.30% 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 declined 0.90% from the 2018-19 academic year to 2019-20.
• For out-of-state students, tuition & fees are $24,700 or 230.12% more than in-state students pay.
• Room and board average $9,036, up 2.45% year-over-year (YoY).
• The total cost of attendance at an average private 4-year institution is $15,180.
• Tuition & fees are $6,452 or 42.50% of the total cost of attendance.
• The cost of tuition at private colleges increased 0.35% from the 2019-20 academic year to 2020-21.
• The cost of tuition at private colleges increased 4.73% from the 2018-19 academic year to 2019-20.
• Room and board average $8,728, up 9.78% YoY.
• Public 2-year institutions charge $3,332 for in-state tuition and fees, down 0.09% YoY.
• Out-of-state students pay $8,235 annually to attend public 2-year schools, which is 147.16% 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 23.03% more than the national average cost of attendance at a public 4-year institution. The average private university costs 7.49% more, and local community colleges are 19.37% more expensive than they are nationwide.

• The total cost of attendance at an average public 4-year institution is $26,252 for in-state students.
• Tuition & fees are $14,579 or 55.53% of the total cost of attendance.
• The cost of tuition increased o.86% from the 2019-20 academic year to 2020-21.
• The cost of tuition increased 1.38% from the 2018-19 academic year to 2019-20.
• For out-of-state students, tuition & fees are $28,660 or 96.59% more than in-state students pay.
• Room and board average $11,673, up 2.84% year-over-year (YoY).
• The total cost of attendance at an average private 4-year institution is $49,783.
• Tuition & fees are $35,894 or 72.10% of the total cost of attendance.
• The cost of tuition at private colleges increased 0.91% from the 2018-19 academic year to 2019-20.
• The cost of tuition at private colleges increased 6.33% from the 2018-19 academic year to 2019-20.
• Room and board average $13,889, up 2.84% YoY.
• Public 2-year institutions charge $4,180 for in-state tuition and fees, up 3.59% YoY.
• Out-of-state students pay $11,166 annually to attend public 2-year schools, which is 167.17% 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 3.59% less than the national average cost of attendance at a public 4-year institution. The average private university costs 4.10% more, and local community colleges are 32.43% more expensive than they are nationwide.

• The total cost of attendance at an average public 4-year institution is $20,572 for in-state students.
• Tuition & fees are $9,656 or 46.94% of the total cost of attendance.
• The cost of tuition increased 4.19% from the 2018-19 academic year to 2019-20.
• The cost of tuition increased 0.46% from the 2018-19 academic year to 2019-20.
• For out-of-state students, tuition & fees are $28,972 or 200.03% more than in-state students pay.
• Room and board average $10,915, up 1.84% year-over-year (YoY).
• The total cost of attendance at an average private 4-year institution is $48,211.
• Tuition & fees are $35,447 or 73.52% of the total cost of attendance.
• The cost of tuition at private colleges increased 3.47% from the 2019-20 academic year to 2020-21.
• The cost of tuition at private colleges increased 2.58% from the 2018-19 academic year to 2019-20.
• Room and board average $12,764, up 4.27% YoY.
• Public 2-year institutions charge $4,637 for in-state tuition and fees, up 3.04% YoY.
• Out-of-state students pay $8,927 annually to attend public 2-year schools, which is 92.52% 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 7.26% less than the national average cost of attendance at a public 4-year institution. The average private university costs 2.01% less, and local community colleges are 54.53% more expensive than they are nationwide.

• The total cost of attendance at an average public 4-year institution is $19,788 for in-state students.
• Tuition & fees are $9,373 or 47.37% of the total cost of attendance.
• The cost of tuition changed 0% from the 2019-20 academic year to 2020-21.
• The cost of tuition declined 5.95% from the 2018-19 academic year to 2019-20.
• For out-of-state students, tuition & fees are $27,684 or 195.36% more than in-state students pay.
• Room and board average $10,416, down 0.19% year-over-year (YoY).
• The total cost of attendance at an average private 4-year institution is $45,382.
• Tuition & fees are $35,224 or 77.62% of the total cost of attendance.
• The cost of tuition at private colleges increased 0.58% from the 2019-20 academic year to 2020-21.
• The cost of tuition at private colleges increased 3.54% from the 2018-19 academic year to 2019-20.
• Room and board average $10,158, up 3.33% YoY.
• Public 2-year institutions charge $5,411 for in-state tuition and fees, up 1.98% YoY.
• Out-of-state students pay $6,844 annually to attend public 2-year schools, which is 26.50v% 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 10.57% less than the national average cost of attendance at a public 4-year institution. The average private university costs 23.69% less, and local community colleges are 4.18% more expensive than they are nationwide.

• The total cost of attendance at an average public 4-year institution is $19,082 for in-state students.
• Tuition & fees are $9,081 or 47.59% of the total cost of attendance.
• The cost of tuition decreased 0.07% from the 2019-20 academic year to 2020-21.
• The cost of tuition increased 1.64% from the 2018-19 academic year to 2019-20.
• For out-of-state students, tuition & fees are $23,945 or 163.67% more than in-state students pay.
• Room and board average $10,001, down 0.12% year-over-year (YoY).
• The total cost of attendance at an average private 4-year institution is $35,339.
• Tuition & fees are $25,523 or 72.22% of the total cost of attendance.
• The cost of tuition at private colleges increased 5.56% from the 2019-20 academic year to 2020-21.
• The cost of tuition at private colleges increased 7.12% from the 2018-19 academic year to 2019-20.
• Room and board average $9,816, up 1.91% YoY.
• Public 2-year institutions charge $3,648 for in-state tuition and fees, up 2.99% YoY.
• Out-of-state students pay $4,828 annually to attend public 2-year schools, which is 32.35% 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 4.59% more than the national average cost of attendance at a public 4-year institution. The average private university costs 21.67% less, and local community colleges are 29.00% more expensive than they are nationwide.

• The total cost of attendance at an average public 4-year institution is $22,317 for in-state students.
• Tuition & fees are $10,976 or 49.18% of the total cost of attendance.
• The cost of tuition increased 0.80% from the 2019-20 academic year to 2020-21.
• The cost of tuition increased 2.00% from the 2018-19 academic year to 2019-20.
• For out-of-state students, tuition & fees are $25,049 or 128.22% more than in-state students pay.
• Room and board average $11,342, up 3.95% year-over-year (YoY).
• The total cost of attendance at an average private 4-year institution is $36,275.
• Tuition & fees are $26,996 or 74.42% of the total cost of attendance.
• The cost of tuition at private colleges increased 0.25% from the 2019-20 academic year to 2020-21.
• The cost of tuition at private colleges declined 2.61% from the 2018-19 academic year to 2019-20.
• Room and board average $9,279, down 0.80% YoY.
• Public 2-year institutions charge $4,517 for in-state tuition and fees, up 2.78% YoY.
• Out-of-state students pay $15,262 annually to attend public 2-year schools, which is 237.88% 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 6.12% less than the national average cost of attendance at a public 4-year institution. The average private university costs 19.89% more, and local community colleges are 20.50% more expensive than they are nationwide.

• The total cost of attendance at an average public 4-year institution is $20,031 for in-state students.
• Tuition & fees are $9,642 or 48.13% of the total cost of attendance.
• The cost of tuition increased 0.75% from the 2019-20 academic year to 2020-21.
• The cost of tuition increased 2.27% from the 2018-19 academic year to 2019-20.
• For out-of-state students, tuition & fees are $23,333 or 141.99% more than in-state students pay.
• Room and board average $10,389, up 4.65% year-over-year (YoY).
• The total cost of attendance at an average private 4-year institution is $55,526.
• Tuition & fees are $41,393 or 74.55% of the total cost of attendance.
• The cost of tuition at private colleges increased 4.83% from the 2019-20 academic year to 2020-21.
• The cost of tuition at private colleges increased 4.37% from the 2018-19 academic year to 2019-20.
• Room and board average $14,133, up 4.35% YoY.
• Public 2-year institutions charge $4,219 for in-state tuition and fees, up 1.27% YoY.
• Out-of-state students pay $6,770 annually to attend public 2-year schools, which is 60.45% 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 3.09% less than the national average cost of attendance at a public 4-year institution. The average private university costs 16.50% more, and local community colleges are 10.16% more expensive than they are nationwide.

• The total cost of attendance at an average public 4-year institution is $20,677 for in-state students.
• Tuition & fees are $10,377 or 50.19% of the total cost of attendance.
• The cost of tuition increased 2.72% from the 2019-20 academic year to 2020-21.
• The cost of tuition increased 1.74% from the 2018-19 academic year to 2019-20.
• For out-of-state students, tuition & fees are $29,061 or 180.05% more than in-state students pay.
• Room and board average $10,300, up 0.53% year-over-year (YoY).
• The total cost of attendance at an average private 4-year institution is $53,955.
• Tuition & fees are $40,007 or 74.15% of the total cost of attendance.
• The cost of tuition at private colleges decreased 0.85% from the 2019-20 academic year to 2020-21.
•  The cost of tuition at private colleges increased 3.54% from the 2018-19 academic year to 2019-20.
• Room and board average $13,948, down 0.53% YoY.
• Public 2-year institutions charge $3,857 for in-state tuition and fees, up 2.09% YoY.
• Out-of-state students pay $6,746 annually to attend public 2-year schools, which is 74.90% 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 4.89% more than the national average cost of attendance at a public 4-year institution. The average private university costs 25.53% more, and local community colleges are 24.79% more expensive than they are nationwide.

• The total cost of attendance at an average public 4-year institution is $22,380 for in-state students.
• Tuition & fees are $9,401 or 42.01% of the total cost of attendance.
• The cost of tuition decreased 3.21% from the 2019-20 academic year to 2020-21.
• The cost of tuition increased 2.03% from the 2018-19 academic year to 2019-20.
• For out-of-state students, tuition & fees are $26,376 or 180.55% more than in-state students pay.
• Room and board average $12,979, up 1.48% year-over-year (YoY).
• The total cost of attendance at an average private 4-year institution is $58,134.
• Tuition & fees are $44,356 or 76.30% of the total cost of attendance.
• The cost of tuition at private colleges increased 0.70% from the 2019-20 academic year to 2020-21.
• The cost of tuition at private colleges increased 2.10% from the 2018-19 academic year to 2019-20.
• Room and board average $13,778, down 6.20% YoY.
• Public 2-year institutions charge $4,369 for in-state tuition and fees, up 0.90% YoY.
• Out-of-state students pay $10,623 annually to attend public 2-year schools, which is 143.13% 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 32.71% more than the national average cost of attendance at a public 4-year institution. The average private university costs 42.04% more, and local community colleges are 57.90% more expensive than they are nationwide.

• The total cost of attendance at an average public 4-year institution is $28,317 for in-state students.
• Tuition & fees are $13,939 or 49.23% of the total cost of attendance.
• The cost of tuition increased 1.53% from the 2019-20 academic year to 2020-21.
• The cost of tuition increased 3.33% from the 2018-19 academic year to 2019-20.
• For out-of-state students, tuition & fees are $32,019 or 129.71% more than in-state students pay.
• Room and board average $14,378, up 3.52% year-over-year (YoY).
• The total cost of attendance at an average private 4-year institution is $65,784.
• Tuition & fees are $49,152 or 74.72% of the total cost of attendance.
• The cost of tuition at private colleges increased 2.44% from the 2019-20 academic year to 2020-21.
• The cost of tuition at private colleges increased 4.27% from the 2018-19 academic year to 2019-20.
• Room and board average $16,631, up 2.55% YoY.
• Public 2-year institutions charge $5,529 for in-state tuition and fees, up 3.62% YoY.
• Out-of-state students pay $10,680 annually to attend public 2-year schools, which is 93.19% 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 16.12% more than the national average cost of attendance at a public 4-year institution. The average private university costs 9.77% less, and local community colleges are 7.28% more expensive than they are nationwide.

• The total cost of attendance at an average public 4-year institution is $24,777 for in-state students.
• Tuition & fees are $13,716 or 55.36% of the total cost of attendance.
• The cost of tuition increased 3.01% from the 2019-20 academic year to 2020-21.
• The cost of tuition increased 3.31% from the 2018-19 academic year to 2019-20.
• For out-of-state students, tuition & fees are $39,427 or 187.46% more than in-state students pay.
• Room and board average $11,061, up 2.68% year-over-year (YoY).
• The total cost of attendance at an average private 4-year institution is $41,790.
• Tuition & fees are $31,055 or 74.31% of the total cost of attendance.
• The cost of tuition at private colleges increased 5.60% from the 2019-20 academic year to 2020-21.
• The cost of tuition at private colleges increased 5.26% from the 2018-19 academic year to 2019-20.
• Room and board average $10,735, up 3.41% YoY.
• Public 2-year institutions charge $3,756 for in-state tuition and fees, up 1.43% YoY.
• Out-of-state students pay $7,707 annually to attend public 2-year schools, which is 105.19% 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 2.44% more than the national average cost of attendance at a public 4-year institution. The average private university costs 1.16% less, and local community colleges are 58.35% more expensive than they are nationwide.

• The total cost of attendance at an average public 4-year institution is $21,858 for in-state students.
• Tuition & fees are $11,836 or 54.15% of the total cost of attendance.
• The cost of tuition increased 0.75% from the 2019-20 academic year to 2020-21.
• The cost of tuition increased 3.23% from the 2018-19 academic year to 2019-20.
• For out-of-state students, tuition & fees are $24,620 or 108.01% more than in-state students pay.
• Room and board average $10,021, up 1.60% year-over-year (YoY).
• The total cost of attendance at an average private 4-year institution is $45,775.
• Tuition & fees are $34,608 or 75.61% of the total cost of attendance.
• The cost of tuition at private colleges increased 0.84% from the 2019-20 academic year to 2020-21.
• The cost of tuition at private colleges increased 3.34% from the 2018-19 academic year to 2019-20.
• Room and board average $11,167, up 2.67% YoY.
• Public 2-year institutions charge $5,545 for in-state tuition and fees, up 0.38% YoY.
• Out-of-state students pay $6,012 annually to attend public 2-year schools, which is 8.43% 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 9.92% less than the national average cost of attendance at a public 4-year institution. The average private university costs 38.97% less, and local community colleges are 0.29% less expensive than they are nationwide.

• The total cost of attendance at an average public 4-year institution is $19,221 for in-state students.
• Tuition & fees are $8,642 or 44.96% of the total cost of attendance.
• The cost of tuition increased 0.44% from the 2019-20 academic year to 2020-21.
• The cost of tuition increased 3.17% from the 2018-19 academic year to 2019-20.
• For out-of-state students, tuition & fees are $20,160 or 133.27% more than in-state students pay.
• Room and board average $10,579, up 0.98% year-over-year (YoY).
• The total cost of attendance at an average private 4-year institution is $28,263.
• Tuition & fees are $19,222 or 68.01% of the total cost of attendance.
• The cost of tuition at private colleges increased 3.28% from the 2019-20 academic year to 2020-21.
• The cost of tuition at private colleges increased 3.67% from the 2018-19 academic year to 2019-20.
• Room and board average $9,041, up 5.04% YoY.
• Public 2-year institutions charge $3,491 for in-state tuition and fees, up 1.72% YoY.
• Out-of-state students pay $5,820 annually to attend public 2-year schools, which is 66.70% 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 9.11% less than the national average cost of attendance at a public 4-year institution. The average private university costs 16.23% less, and local community colleges are 4.99% more expensive than they are nationwide.

• The total cost of attendance at an average public 4-year institution is $19,394 for in-state students.
• Tuition & fees are $9,310 or 48.00% of the total cost of attendance.
• The cost of tuition increased 3.51% from the 2019-20 academic year to 2020-21.
• The cost of tuition increased 5.12% from the 2018-19 academic year to 2019-20.
• For out-of-state students, tuition & fees are $21,880 or 135.01% more than in-state students pay.
• Room and board average $10,084, up 3.51% year-over-year (YoY).
• The total cost of attendance at an average private 4-year institution is $38,798.
• Tuition & fees are $27,723 or 71.46% of the total cost of attendance.
• The cost of tuition at private colleges increased 5.10% from the 2019-20 academic year to 2020-21.
• The cost of tuition at private colleges increased 3.78% from the 2018-19 academic year to 2019-20.
• Room and board average $11,075, up 3.46% YoY.
• Public 2-year institutions charge $3,676 for in-state tuition and fees, up 3.70% YoY.
• Out-of-state students pay $6,783 annually to attend public 2-year schools, which is 84.52% 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 20.65% less than the national average cost of attendance at a public 4-year institution. The average private university costs 9.51% less, and local community colleges are 13.69% more expensive than they are nationwide.

• The total cost of attendance at an average public 4-year institution is $16,931 for in-state students.
• Tuition & fees are $6,993 or 41.30% of the total cost of attendance.
• The cost of tuition increased 0.37% from the 2019-20 academic year to 2020-21.
• The cost of tuition declined 0.07% from the 2018-19 academic year to 2019-20.
• For out-of-state students, tuition & fees are $26,368 or 277.04% more than in-state students pay.
• Room and board average $9,938, up 1.77% year-over-year (YoY).
• The total cost of attendance at an average private 4-year institution is $41,908.
• Tuition & fees are $32,064 or 76.51% of the total cost of attendance.
• The cost of tuition at private colleges increased 1.07% from the 2019-20 academic year to 2020-21.
• The cost of tuition at private colleges increased 22.40% from the 2018-19 academic year to 2019-20.
• Room and board average $9,844, up 0.28% YoY.
• Public 2-year institutions charge $3,981 for in-state tuition and fees, up 2.84% YoY.
• Out-of-state students pay $9,038 annually to attend public 2-year schools, which is 127.04% 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 9.30% less than the national average cost of attendance at a public 4-year institution. The average private university costs 24.46% less, and local community colleges are 9.19% less expensive than they are nationwide.

• The total cost of attendance at an average public 4-year institution is $19,352 for in-state students.
• Tuition & fees are $8,761 or 45.27% of the total cost of attendance.
• The cost of tuition increased 2.09% from the 2019-20 academic year to 2020-21.
• The cost of tuition increased 1.35% from the 2018-19 academic year to 2019-20.
• For out-of-state students, tuition & fees are $22,277 or 154.29% more than in-state students pay.
• Room and board average $10,591, down 3.17% year-over-year (YoY).
• The total cost of attendance at an average private 4-year institution is $34,984.
• Tuition & fees are $24,985 or 71.42% of the total cost of attendance.
• The cost of tuition at private colleges decreased 1.29% from the 2019-20 academic year to 2020-21.
• The cost of tuition at private colleges increased 0.95% from the 2018-19 academic year to 2019-20.
• Room and board average $9,999, up 2.06% YoY.
• Public 2-year institutions charge $3,179 for in-state tuition and fees, up 2.45% YoY.
• Out-of-state students pay $3,956 annually to attend public 2-year schools, which is 24.42% 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 15.34% less than the national average cost of attendance at a public 4-year institution. The average private university costs 13.11% less. Data from public 2-year institutions are insufficient or unavailable.

• The total cost of attendance at an average public 4-year institution is $18,065 for in-state students.
• Tuition & fees are $6,434 or 35.62% of the total cost of attendance.
• The cost of tuition increased 6.83% from the 2019-20 academic year to 2020-21.
• The cost of tuition increased 3.04% from the 2018-19 academic year to 2019-20.
• For out-of-state students, tuition & fees are $23,010 or 257.61% more than in-state students pay.
• Room and board average $11,631, down 2.78% year-over-year (YoY).
• The total cost of attendance at an average private 4-year institution is $40,241.
• Tuition & fees are $26,054 or 64.74% of the total cost of attendance.
• The cost of tuition at private colleges decreased 0.88% from the 2019-20 academic year to 2020-21.
• The cost of tuition at private colleges increased 7.62% from the 2018-19 academic year to 2019-20.
• Room and board average $14,187, 0% change 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 post-secondary 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 36.95% more than the national average cost of attendance at a public 4-year institution. The average private university costs 37.16% less, and local community colleges are 103.44% more expensive than they are nationwide.

• The total cost of attendance at an average public 4-year institution is $29,222 for in-state students.
• Tuition & fees are $16,749 or 57.32% of the total cost of attendance.
• The cost of tuition increased 0.42% from the 2019-20 academic year to 2020-21.
• The cost of tuition increased 2.14% from the 2018-19 academic year to 2019-20.
• For out-of-state students, tuition & fees are $31,256 or 86.61% more than in-state students pay.
• Room and board average $12,472, up 3.46% year-over-year (YoY).
• The total cost of attendance at an average private 4-year institution is $29,103.
• Tuition & fees are $14,934 or 51.32% of the total cost of attendance.
• The cost of tuition at private colleges decreased by 55.35% from the 2019-20 academic year to 2020-21.
• Room and board average $14,169, up 0.70% YoY.
• Public 2-year institutions charge $7,123 for in-state tuition and fees, down 0.09% YoY.
• Out-of-state students pay $15,343 annually to attend public 2-year schools, which is 115.40% 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.
• The University of New 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 32.80% more than the national average cost of attendance at a public 4-year institution. The average private university costs 13.23% more, and local community colleges are 40.47% more expensive than they are nationwide.

• The total cost of attendance at an average public 4-year institution is $28,335 for in-state students.
• Tuition & fees are $14,184 or 50.06% of the total cost of attendance.
• The cost of tuition decreased 1.23% from the 2019-20 academic year to 2020-21.
•  The cost of tuition increased 2.84% from the 2018-19 academic year to 2019-20.
   
• For out-of-state students, tuition & fees are $28,682 or 102.21% more than in-state students pay.
• Room and board average $14,151, down 0.99% year-over-year (YoY).
• The total cost of attendance at an average private 4-year institution is $52,442.
• Tuition & fees are $38,586 or 73.58% of the total cost of attendance.
• The cost of tuition at private colleges decreased by 0.16% from the 2019-20 academic year to 2020-21.
• The cost of tuition at private colleges increased 3.54% from the 2018-19 academic year to 2019-20.
• Room and board average $15,792, up 12.96% YoY.
• Public 2-year institutions charge $5,576 for in-state tuition and fees, up 16.68% YoY.
• Out-of-state students pay $8,874 annually to attend public 2-year schools, which is 59.15% 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 19.80% less than the national average cost of attendance at a public 4-year institution. The average private university costs 20.60% less, and local community colleges are 49.57% less expensive than they are nationwide.

• The total cost of attendance at an average public 4-year institution is $17,113 for in-state students.
• Tuition & fees are $7,393 or 43.20% of the total cost of attendance.
• The cost of tuition increased 3.38% from the 2019-20 academic year to 2020-21.
• The cost of tuition increased by 3.62% from the 2018-19 academic year to 2019-20.
• For out-of-state students, tuition & fees are $21,645 or 192.76% more than in-state students pay.
• Room and board average $9,719, up 7.50% year-over-year (YoY).
• The total cost of attendance at an average private 4-year institution is $36,770.
• Tuition & fees are $24,892 or 67.70% of the total cost of attendance.
• The cost of tuition at private colleges declined by 1.86% from the 2019-20 academic year to 2020-21.
• The cost of tuition at private colleges declined 15.84% from the 2018-19 academic year to 2019-20.
• Room and board average $11,878, up 2.41% YoY.
• Public 2-year institutions charge $1,766 for in-state tuition and fees, up 2.44% YoY.
• Out-of-state students pay $6,236 annually to attend public 2-year schools, which is 253.18% 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 13.57% more than the national average cost of attendance at a public 4-year institution. The average private university costs 26.15% more, and local community colleges are 59.24% more expensive than they are nationwide.

• The total cost of attendance at an average public 4-year institution is $24,231 for in-state students.
• Tuition & fees are $8,416 or 34.73% of the total cost of attendance.
• The cost of tuition decreased 0.60% from the 2019-20 academic year to 2020-21.
• The cost of tuition increased 3.46% from the 2018-19 academic year to 2019-20.
• For out-of-state students, tuition & fees are $20,113 or 138.98% more than in-state students pay.
• Room and board average $15,815, up 2.64% year-over-year (YoY).
• The total cost of attendance at an average private 4-year institution is $58,423.
• Tuition & fees are $42,631 or 72.97% of the total cost of attendance.
• The cost of tuition at private colleges increased 2.96% from the 2019-20 academic year to 2020-21.
•  The cost of tuition at private colleges increased 2.16% from the 2018-19 academic year to 2019-20.
• Room and board average $15,792, up 1.53% YoY.
• Public 2-year institutions charge $5,576 for in-state tuition and fees, up 1.83% YoY.
• Out-of-state students pay $8,874 annually to attend public 2-year schools, which is 59.15% 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 16.68% less than the national average cost of attendance at a public 4-year institution. The average private university costs 7.73% more, and local community colleges are 29.34% less expensive than they are nationwide.

• The total cost of attendance at an average public 4-year institution is $17,779 for in-state students.
• Tuition & fees are $7,260 or 40.83% of the total cost of attendance.
• The cost of tuition increased 0.44% from the 2019-20 academic year to 2020-21.
• The cost of tuition increased 0.75% from the 2018-19 academic year to 2019-20.
• For out-of-state students, tuition & fees are $23,136 or 218.69% more than in-state students pay.
• Room and board average $10,519, up 1.71% year-over-year (YoY).
• The total cost of attendance at an average private 4-year institution is $49,893.
• Tuition & fees are $36,772 or 73.70% of the total cost of attendance.
• The cost of tuition at private colleges increased 3.98% from the 2019-20 academic year to 2020-21.
• The cost of tuition at private colleges increased 4.09% from the 2018-19 academic year to 2019-20.
• Room and board average $13,122, up 3.91% YoY.
• Public 2-year institutions charge $2,474 for in-state tuition and fees, down 0.80% YoY.
• Out-of-state students pay $8,511 annually to attend public 2-year schools, which is 244.04% 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 15.37% less than the national average cost of attendance at a public 4-year institution. The average private university costs 46.83% less, and local community colleges are 49.45% less expensive than they are nationwide.

• The total cost of attendance at an average public 4-year institution is $18,057 for in-state students.
• Tuition & fees are $9,065 or 50.20% of the total cost of attendance.
• The cost of tuition decreased 5.07% from the 2019-20 academic year to 2020-21.
• The cost of tuition increased 6.63% from the 2018-19 academic year to 2019-20.
• For out-of-state students, tuition & fees are $13,501 or 48.93% more than in-state students pay.
• Room and board average $8,992, up 1.94% year-over-year (YoY).
• The total cost of attendance at an average private 4-year institution is $24,624.
• Tuition & fees are $16,408 or 66.63% of the total cost of attendance.
• The cost of tuition at private colleges increased 4.24% from the 2019-20 academic year to 2020-21.
• The cost of tuition at private colleges increased 3.46% from the 2018-19 academic year to 2019-20.
• Room and board average $8,216, up 3.07% YoY.
• Public 2-year institutions charge $5,233 for in-state tuition and fees, up 3.15% YoY.
• Out-of-state students pay $6,186 annually to attend public 2-year schools, which is 18.23% more than in-state attendees.
• The University of Jamestown, a private 4-year institution, is the most expensive postsecondary school; the cost of attendance is $31,814 per year.
• The 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 7.14% more than the national average cost of attendance at a public 4-year institution. The average private university costs 2.64% more, and local community colleges are 26.13 more expensive than they are nationwide.

• The total cost of attendance at an average public 4-year institution is $22,860 for in-state students.
• Tuition & fees are $10,049 or 43.96% of the total cost of attendance.
• The cost of tuition increased 1.49% from the 2019-20 academic year to 2020-21.
• The cost of tuition declined 1.65% from the 2018-19 academic year to 2019-20.
• For out-of-state students, tuition & fees are $26,213 or 160.84% more than in-state students pay.
• Room and board average $12,811, up 2.60% year-over-year (YoY).
• The total cost of attendance at an average private 4-year institution is $47,535.
• Tuition & fees are $35,352 or 74.37% of the total cost of attendance.
• The cost of tuition at private colleges increased 3.99% from the 2019-20 academic year to 2020-21.
• The cost of tuition at private colleges increased 4.33% from the 2018-19 academic year to 2019-20.
• Room and board average $12,184, up 2.72% YoY.
• Public 2-year institutions charge $4,416 for in-state tuition and fees, up 1.99% YoY.
• Out-of-state students pay $7,888 annually to attend public 2-year schools, which is 78.60% 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 19.00% less than the national average cost of attendance at a public 4-year institution. The average private university costs 14.01% less, and local community colleges are 19.80% more expensive than they are nationwide.

• The total cost of attendance at an average public 4-year institution is $17,283 for in-state students.
• Tuition & fees are $8,064 or 46.66% of the total cost of attendance.
• The cost of tuition increased 0.68% from the 2019-20 academic year to 2020-21.
• The cost of tuition increased 1.82% from the 2018-19 academic year to 2019-20.
• For out-of-state students, tuition & fees are $21,737 or 169.56% more than in-state students pay.
• Room and board average $9,219, up 3.00% year-over-year (YoY).
• The total cost of attendance at an average private 4-year institution is $39,822.
• Tuition & fees are $29,905 or 75.10% of the total cost of attendance.
• The cost of tuition at private colleges increased 1.62% from the 2019-20 academic year to 2020-21.
• The cost of tuition at private colleges increased 6.26% from the 2018-19 academic year to 2019-20.
• Room and board average $9,918, up 0.73% YoY.
• Public 2-year institutions charge $4,194 for in-state tuition and fees, up 1.06% YoY.
• Out-of-state students pay $9,320 annually to attend public 2-year schools, which is 122.20% more than in-state attendees.
• The University of Tulsa, a private 4-year institution, is the most expensive postsecondary school; the cost of attendance is $57,117 per year.
• The 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 14.90% more than the national average cost of attendance at a public 4-year institution. The average private university costs 26.77% more, and local community colleges are 46.68% more expensive than they are nationwide.

• The total cost of attendance at an average public 4-year institution is $24,517 for in-state students.
• Tuition & fees are $11,537 or 47.06% of the total cost of attendance.
• The cost of tuition increased 6.69% from the 2019-20 academic year to 2020-21.
• The cost of tuition increased 5.13% from the 2018-19 academic year to 2019-20.
• For out-of-state students, tuition & fees are $33,935 or 194.13% more than in-state students pay.
• Room and board average $12,980, up 1.65% year-over-year (YoY).
• The total cost of attendance at an average private 4-year institution is $58,711.
• Tuition & fees are $45,166 or 76.93% of the total cost of attendance.
• The cost of tuition at private colleges increased 7.03% from the 2019-20 academic year to 2020-21.
• The cost of tuition at private colleges increased 3.95% from the 2018-19 academic year to 2019-20.
• Room and board average $13,545, up 4.75% YoY.
• Public 2-year institutions charge $5,136 for in-state tuition and fees, up 5.22% YoY.
• Out-of-state students pay $8,710 annually to attend public 2-year schools, which is 69.60% 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.
• The 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 69.60% more than the national average cost of attendance at a public 4-year institution. The average private university costs 26.01% more, and local community colleges are 55.39% more expensive than they are nationwide.

• The total cost of attendance at an average public 4-year institution is $26,040 for in-state students.
• Tuition & fees are $14,532 or 55.81% of the total cost of attendance.
• The cost of tuition decreased 6.63% from the 2019-20 academic year to 2020-21.
• The cost of tuition increased 5.08% from the 2018-19 academic year to 2019-20.
• For out-of-state students, tuition & fees are $25,697 or 76.82% more than in-state students pay.
• Room and board average $11,508, down 2.80% year-over-year (YoY).
• The total cost of attendance at an average private 4-year institution is $58,356.
• Tuition & fees are $43,926 or 75.27% of the total cost of attendance.
• The cost of tuition at private colleges increased 2.59% from the 2019-20 academic year to 2020-21.
• The cost of tuition at private colleges increased 2.66% from the 2018-19 academic year to 2019-20.
• Room and board average $14,431, up 3.49% YoY.
• Public 2-year institutions charge $5,441 for in-state tuition and fees, up 1.74% YoY.
• Out-of-state students pay $12,808 annually to attend public 2-year schools, which is 135.41% more than in-state attendees.
• The 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 26.29% more than the national average cost of attendance at a public 4-year institution. The average private university costs 33.21% more, and local community colleges are 37.26% more expensive than they are nationwide.

• The total cost of attendance at an average public 4-year institution is $26,946 for in-state students.
• Tuition & fees are $13,697 or 50.83% of the total cost of attendance.
• The cost of tuition increased 4.52% from the 2019-20 academic year to 2020-21.
• The cost of tuition increased 4.21% from the 2018-19 academic year to 2019-20.
• For out-of-state students, tuition & fees are $32,111 or 134.44% more than in-state students pay.
• Room and board average $13,249, up 6.10% year-over-year (YoY).
• The total cost of attendance at an average private 4-year institution is $61,692.
• Tuition & fees are $45,927 or 74.45% of the total cost of attendance.
• The cost of tuition at private colleges increased by 4.55% from the 2019-20 academic year to 2020-21.
• The cost of tuition at private colleges increased 4.30% from the 2018-19 academic year to 2019-20.
• Room and board average $15,765, up 2.36% YoY.
• Public 2-year institutions charge $4,806 for in-state tuition and fees, up 2.26% YoY.
• Out-of-state students pay $12,884 annually to attend public 2-year schools, which is 168.08% 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.
• The 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 8.64% more than the national average cost of attendance at a public 4-year institution. The average private university costs 18.75% less, and local community colleges are 41.77% more expensive than they are nationwide.

• The total cost of attendance at an average public 4-year institution is $23,181 for in-state students.
• Tuition & fees are $12,544 or 54.11% of the total cost of attendance.
• The cost of tuition increased 0.37% from the 2019-20 academic year to 2020-21.
• The cost of tuition declined 3.97% from the 2018-19 academic year to 2019-20.
• For out-of-state students, tuition & fees are $33,055 or 163.53% more than in-state students pay.
• Room and board average $10,637, up 3.34% year-over-year (YoY).
• The total cost of attendance at an average private 4-year institution is $37,629.
• Tuition & fees are $27,317 or 72.60% of the total cost of attendance.
• The cost of tuition at private colleges increased 3.99% from the 2019-20 academic year to 2020-21.
• The cost of tuition at private colleges increased by 2.53% from the 2018-19 academic year to 2019-20.
• Room and board average $10,312, up 3.48% YoY.
• Public 2-year institutions charge $4,964 for in-state tuition and fees, up 0.98% YoY.
• Out-of-state students pay $10,313 annually to attend public 2-year schools, which is 107.76% 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 19.50% less than the national average cost of attendance at a public 4-year institution. The average private university costs 23.93% less, and local community colleges are 109.23% less expensive than they are nationwide.

• The total cost of attendance at an average public 4-year institution is $17,177 for in-state students.
• Tuition & fees are $9,012 or 52.46% of the total cost of attendance.
• The cost of tuition increased 0.37% from the 2019-20 academic year to 2020-21.
• The cost of tuition increased 2.35% from the 2018-19 academic year to 2019-20.
• For out-of-state students, tuition & fees are $12,924 or 43.41% more than in-state students pay.
• Room and board average $8,166, up 1.85% year-over-year (YoY).
• The total cost of attendance at an average private 4-year institution is $35,229.
• Tuition & fees are $26,740 or 75.90% of the total cost of attendance.
• The cost of tuition at private colleges increased 5.47% from the 2019-20 academic year to 2020-21.
• The cost of tuition at private colleges increased 9.04% from the 2018-19 academic year to 2019-20.
• Room and board average $8,489, up 2.86% YoY.
• Public 2-year institutions charge $7,326 for in-state tuition and fees, up 13.25% YoY.
• Out-of-state students pay $7,224 annually to attend public 2-year schools, which is 1.39% 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 3.27% less than the national average cost of attendance at a public 4-year institution. The average private university costs 10.58% less, and local community colleges are 24.54% more expensive than they are nationwide.

• The total cost of attendance at an average public 4-year institution is $20,639 for in-state students.
• Tuition & fees are $10,271 or 49.77% of the total cost of attendance.
• The cost of tuition increased 1.06% from the 2019-20 academic year to 2020-21.
• The cost of tuition increased 3.83% from the 2018-19 academic year to 2019-20.
• For out-of-state students, tuition & fees are $25,046 or 143.85% more than in-state students pay.
• Room and board average $10,368, up 1.69% year-over-year (YoY).
• The total cost of attendance at an average private 4-year institution is $41,411.
• Tuition & fees are $29,862 or 72.11% of the total cost of attendance.
• The cost of tuition at private colleges 3.29% from the 2019-20 academic year to 2020-21.
• The cost of tuition at private colleges is 3.99% from the 2018-19 academic year to 2019-20.
• Room and board average $11,549, up 6.56% YoY.
• Public 2-year institutions charge $4,361 for in-state tuition and fees, down 0.41% YoY.
• Out-of-state students pay $17,013 annually to attend public 2-year schools, which is 290.15% 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 14.12% less than the national average cost of attendance at a public 4-year institution. The average private university costs 7.71% more, and local community colleges are 19.24% less expensive than they are nationwide.

• The total cost of attendance at an average public 4-year institution is $18,325 for in-state students.
• Tuition & fees are $8,016 or 43.74% of the total cost of attendance.
• The cost of tuition declined 6.76% from the 2019-20 academic year to 2020-21.
• The cost of tuition declined 0.92% from the 2018-19 academic year to 2019-20.
• For out-of-state students, tuition & fees are $25,471 or 217.75% more than in-state students pay.
• Room and board average $10,309, up 1.94%% year-over-year (YoY).
• The total cost of attendance at an average private 4-year institution is $49,884.
• Tuition & fees are $37,450 or 75.07% of the total cost of attendance.
• The cost of tuition at private colleges 3.99% from the 2019-20 academic year to 2020-21.
• The cost of tuition at private colleges 4.46% from the 2018-19 academic year to 2019-20.
• Room and board average $12,434, up 3.47% YoY.
• Public 2-year institutions charge $2,828 for in-state tuition and fees, up 18.82% YoY.
• Out-of-state students pay $7,764 annually to attend public 2-year schools, which is 174.55% 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.
• The 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 31.32% less than the national average cost of attendance at a public 4-year institution. The average private university costs 65.64% less, and local community colleges are 13.93% more expensive than they are nationwide.

• The total cost of attendance at an average public 4-year institution is $14,653 for in-state students.
• Tuition & fees are $6,764 or 46.16% of the total cost of attendance.
• The cost of tuition increased 0.47% from the 2019-20 academic year to 2020-21.
• The cost of tuition declined 0.47% from the 2018-19 academic year to 2019-20.
• For out-of-state students, tuition & fees are $21,595 or 219.25% more than in-state students pay.
• Room and board average $7,889, down 0.38% year-over-year (YoY).
• The total cost of attendance at an average private 4-year institution is $15,911.
• Tuition & fees are $7,753 or 48.73% of the total cost of attendance.
• The cost of tuition at private colleges increased by 2.03% from the 2019-20 academic year to 2020-21.
• The cost of tuition at private colleges declined 3.21% from the 2018-19 academic year to 2019-20.
• Room and board average $8,158, up 0.63% YoY.
• Public 2-year institutions charge $3,989 for in-state tuition and fees, up 1.53% YoY.
• Out-of-state students pay $12,709 annually to attend public 2-year schools, which is 218.60% 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.
• The 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 44.13% more than the national average cost of attendance at a public 4-year institution. The average private university costs 36.83% more, and local community colleges are 97.64% more expensive than they are nationwide.

• The total cost of attendance at an average public 4-year institution is $30,752 for in-state students.
• Tuition & fees are $17,593 or 57.21% of the total cost of attendance.
• The cost of tuition increased 2.99% from the 2019-20 academic year to 2020-21.
• The cost of tuition increased 2.88% from the 2018-19 academic year to 2019-20.
• For out-of-state students, tuition & fees are $41,963 or 138.52% more than in-state students pay.
• Room and board average $13,159, up 4.59% year-over-year (YoY).
• The total cost of attendance at an average private 4-year institution is $63,371.
• Tuition & fees are $48,300 or 76.22% of the total cost of attendance.
• The cost of tuition at private colleges increased 3.99% from the 2019-20 academic year to 2020-21.
• The cost of tuition at private colleges increased 5.39% from the 2018-19 academic year to 2019-20.
• Room and board average $15,071, up 3.40% YoY.
• Public 2-year institutions charge $6,920 for in-state tuition and fees, up 4.00% YoY.
• Out-of-state students pay $13,640 annually to attend public 2-year schools, which is 97.11% 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.
• The 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 20.73% more 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 49.32% more expensive than they are nationwide.

• The total cost of attendance at an average public 4-year institution is $25,761 for in-state students.
• Tuition & fees are $13,931 or 54.08% of the total cost of attendance.
• The cost of tuition increased 2.02% from the 2019-20 academic year to 2020-21.
• The cost of tuition increased 1.81% from the 2018-19 academic year to 2019-20.
• For out-of-state students, tuition & fees are $36,193 or 159.80% more than in-state students pay.
• Room and board average $11,830, up 3.60% year-over-year (YoY).
• The total cost of attendance at an average private 4-year institution is $35,404.
• Tuition & fees are $23,220 or 65.59% of the total cost of attendance.
• The cost of tuition at private colleges decreased by 1.16% from the 2019-20 academic year to 2020-21.
• The cost of tuition at private colleges increased 0.48% from the 2018-19 academic year to 2019-20.
• Room and board average $12,183, up 8.25% YoY.
• Public 2-year institutions charge $5,228 for in-state tuition and fees, down 0.17% YoY.
• Out-of-state students pay $12,059 annually to attend public 2-year schools, which is 130.64% 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 1.45% less than the national average cost of attendance at a public 4-year institution. The average private university costs 16.70% more, and local community colleges are 16.70% more expensive than they are nationwide.

• The total cost of attendance at an average public 4-year institution is $21,027 for in-state students.
• Tuition & fees are $7,485 or 35.60% of the total cost of attendance.
• The cost of tuition increased 4.43% from the 2019-20 academic year to 2020-21.
• The cost of tuition increased 1.87% from the 2018-19 academic year to 2019-20.
• For out-of-state students, tuition & fees are $30,891 or 312.68% more than in-state students pay.
• Room and board average $13,541, up 6.81% year-over-year (YoY).
• The total cost of attendance at an average private 4-year institution is $54,047.
• Tuition & fees are $40,830 or 75.54% of the total cost of attendance.
• The cost of tuition at private colleges increased 2.61% from the 2019-20 academic year to 2020-21.
• The cost of tuition at private colleges increased 2.68% from the 2018-19 academic year to 2019-20.
• Room and board average $13,217, up 5.39% YoY.
• Public 2-year institutions charge $4,564 for in-state tuition and fees, up 2.15% YoY.
• Out-of-state students pay $7,186 annually to attend public 2-year schools, which is 57.43% 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 9.49% less than the national average cost of attendance at a public 4-year institution. The average private university costs 51.84% less, and local community colleges are 27.65% more expensive than they are nationwide.

• The total cost of attendance at an average public 4-year institution is $19,312 for in-state students.
• Tuition & fees are $8,252 or 42.73% of the total cost of attendance.
• The cost of tuition increased 0.71% from the 2019-20 academic year to 2020-21.
• The cost of tuition increased 2.23% from the 2018-19 academic year to 2019-20.
• For out-of-state students, tuition & fees are $22,475 or 172.34% more than in-state students pay.
• Room and board average $11,060, up 2.04% year-over-year (YoY).
• The total cost of attendance at an average private 4-year institution is $22,303.
• Tuition & fees are $12,413 or 55.66% of the total cost of attendance.
• The cost of tuition at private colleges decreased by 2.05% from the 2019-20 academic year to 2020-21.
• The cost of tuition at private colleges increased 1.28% from the 2018-19 academic year to 2019-20.
• Room and board average $9,890, up 1.20% YoY.
• Public 2-year institutions charge $4,470 for in-state tuition and fees, up 2.90% YoY.
• Out-of-state students pay $9,781 annually to attend public 2-year schools, which is 118.82% 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 16.23% less than the national average cost of attendance at a public 4-year institution. The average private university costs 1.62% more, and local community colleges are 29.48% more expensive than they are nationwide.

• The total cost of attendance at an average public 4-year institution is $17,875 for in-state students.
• Tuition & fees are $8,782 or 49.13% of the total cost of attendance.
• The cost of tuition increased 0.21% from the 2019-20 academic year to 2020-21.
• The cost of tuition increased 0.77% from the 2018-19 academic year to 2019-20.
• For out-of-state students, tuition & fees are $26,970 or 207.10% more than in-state students pay.
• Room and board average $9,093, a 0.81% change year-over-year (YoY).
• The total cost of attendance at an average private 4-year institution is $47,063.
• Tuition & fees are $35,674 or 75.80% of the total cost of attendance.
• The cost of tuition at private colleges increased 0.39% from the 2019-20 academic year to 2020-21.
• The cost of tuition at private colleges increased 3.28% from the 2018-19 academic year to 2019-20.
• Room and board average $11,389, up 1.29% YoY.
• Public 2-year institutions charge $4,534 for in-state tuition and fees, up 1.30% YoY.
• Out-of-state students pay $6,552 annually to attend public 2-year schools, 44.52% 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 31.65% 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 13.87% more expensive than they are nationwide.

• The total cost of attendance at an average public 4-year institution is $14,584 for in-state students.
• Tuition & fees are $4,785 or 32.81% of the total cost of attendance.
• The cost of tuition increased 0.80% from the 2019-20 academic year to 2020-21.
• The cost of tuition increased 3.29% from the 2018-19 academic year to 2019-20.
• For out-of-state students, tuition & fees are $14,710 or 207.41% more than in-state students pay.
• Room and board average $9,799, down 3.50% year-over-year (YoY).
• Public 2-year institutions charge $3,987 for in-state tuition and fees, down 3.6% YoY.
• Out-of-state students pay $9,820 annually to attend public 2-year schools, which is 146.28% 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