Average Cost of College by State

Report Highlights. The average college tuition in the U.S. is $9,750 for in-state students and $28,297 for out-of-state students at public 4-year institutions. 

• Vermont has the highest average yearly in-state tuition of $17,600 at public institutions.
• Florida has the lowest average yearly in-state tuition of $4,450 at public institutions.
• Massachusetts has the highest average yearly tuition of $53,789 for private institutions.
• Nationwide, in-stateroom & board costs account for an additional $12,639 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 2022-2023 academic year and expressed in 2023 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 college tuition for in-state attendees at an average cost of $1,286 per year.
• Wyoming has the least expensive cost of attendance for public 4-year schools at an average cost of $15,244 per year for in-state attendees.
• South Dakota’s dorm rooms are also the nation’s cheapest at $4,154 per year.
• Wisconsin charges the least for meal plans at $3,718 per year.
• The least expensive private 4-year institution cost of attendance is in Idaho at an average cost of $16,970.
• 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 76.7% 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 public college for in-state attendees, who pay $36,554 per year. 
• The University of Virginia charges the most to out-of-state students, who pay $65,295 or 70.3% more than in-state students pay for one year of attendance.
• The most expensive for-profit institution is the 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 0.83% less than the national average cost of attending a 4-year public institution. The average private university costs 42.45% less, and local community colleges are 40.04% more expensive than they are nationwide.

• The total cost of attendance at an average public 4-year institution is $22,204 for in-state students.
• Tuition & fees are $11,081 or 49.09% of the total cost of attendance.
• The cost of tuition increased 3.20% from the 2021-22 academic year to 2022-23.
• The cost of tuition increased 1.13% from the 2020-21 academic year to 2021-22.
• For out-of-state students, tuition & fees are $28,315 or 87.5% more than in-state students pay. 
• Room and board total $11,124, up 4.06% year-over-year (YoY).
• The total cost of attendance at an average private 4-year institution is $28,575.
• Tuition & fees are $17,687 or 61.9% of the total cost of attendance.
• The cost of tuition at private colleges increased 3.03% from the 2021-22 academic year to 2022-23. 
• The cost of tuition at private colleges decreased 1.05% from the 2020-21 academic year to 2021-22.
• Room and board total $10,889, up 2.2% YoY.
• Public 2-year institutions charge $5,048 for in-state tuition and fees, up 2.41% YoY.
• Out-of-state students pay $9,432 annually to attend public 2-year schools, which is 60.7% 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. 

Average Cost of College in Alaska

College in Alaska costs 4.04% less than the national average cost of attendance at a public 4-year institution. The average private university costs 42.07% less. Data from public 2-year institutions are insufficient or unavailable.

• The total cost of attendance at an average public 4-year institution is $21,484 for in-state students.
• Tuition & fees are $8,291 or 49.91% of the total cost of attendance.
• The cost of tuition declined 6.32% from the 2021-22 academic year to 2022-23. 
• The cost of tuition increased 0.02% from the 2020-21 academic year to 2021-22.
• For out-of-state students, tuition & fees are $24,410 or 98.58% more than in-state students pay.
• Room and board average $13,193, down 0.05% year-over-year (YoY).
• The total cost of attendance at an average private 4-year institution is $28,767.
• Tuition & fees are $20,148 or 71.6% of the total cost of attendance.
• The cost of tuition at private colleges increased 1.34% from the 2021-22 academic year to 2022-23.
• The cost of tuition at private colleges increased 1.57% from the 2020-21 academic year to 2021-22.
• Room and board average $8,616, up 0.84% 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 15.39% more than the national average cost of attendance at a public 4-year institution. The average private university costs 52.35% less, and local community colleges are 39.98% less expensive than they are nationwide.

• The total cost of attendance at an average public 4-year institution is $25,834 for in-state students.
• Tuition & fees are $11,768 or 45.55% of the total cost of attendance.
• The cost of tuition increased 2.76% from the 2021-22 academic year to 2022-23.
• The cost of tuition increased 0.37% from the 2020-21 academic year to 2021-22.
• For out-of-state students, tuition & fees are $28,506 or 83.12% more than in-state students pay.
• Room and board average $14,066, up 4.87% year-over-year (YoY).
• The total cost of attendance at an average private 4-year institution is $23,661. 
• Tuition & fees are $13,45 or 56.99% of the total cost of attendance.
• The cost of tuition at private colleges increased 1.63% from the 2021-22 academic year to 2022-23.
• The cost of tuition at private colleges increased 1.25% from the 2020-21 academic year to 2021-22.
• Room and board average $10,176, up 2.39% YOY.
• Public 2-year institutions charge $2,160 for in-state tuition and fees, down 1.04% from the previous year.
• Out-of-state students pay $7,444 annually to attend public 2-year schools, which is 110.05% more than in-state attendees.
• Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University: Prescott Campus, a private 4-year institution, is the most expensive postsecondary school; the cost of attendance is $50,038 per year.
• The University of Arizona is the most expensive public 4-year institution; in-state students pay $26,021.
• Refrigeration School, a for-profit postsecondary school, is the most expensive 2-year institution; the cost of attendance is $21,578.
• Yavapai College is the most expensive public 2-year institution; in-state students pay $12,719. 

Average Cost of College in Arkansas

College costs 13.04% less than the national average cost of attendance at a public 4-year institution. The average private university costs 31.67% less, and local community colleges are 1.64% less expensive than they are nationwide.

• The total cost of attendance at an average public 4-year institution is $19,470 for in-state students.
• Tuition & fees are $8,879 or 45.60% of the total cost of attendance.
• The cost of tuition decreased 2.99% from the 2021-22 academic year to 2022-23.
• The cost of tuition increased 2.10% from the 2020-21 academic year to 2021-22.
• For out-of-state students, tuition & fees are $23,091 or 88.91% more than in-state students pay.
• Room and board average $10,591, down 4.24% year-over-year (YoY).
• The total cost of attendance at an average private 4-year institution is $33,930. 
• Tuition & fees are $24,798 or 73.08% of the total cost of attendance.
• The cost of tuition at private colleges increased 2.78% from the 2021-22 academic year to 2022-23.
• The cost of tuition at private colleges decreased 3.47% from the 2020-21 academic year to 2021-22.
• Room and board average $9,132, up 2.57% YoY.
• Public 2-year institutions charge $3,657 for in-state tuition and fees, up 4.70% from the previous year.
• Out-of-state students pay $5,151 annually to attend public 2-year schools, which is 33.93% 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 11.32% more than the national average cost of attendance at a public 4-year institution. The average private university costs 17.85% more, and local community colleges are 64.26% less expensive than they are nationwide. 

• The total cost of attendance at an average public 4-year institution is $24,925 for in-state students. 
• Tuition & fees are $8,637 or 34.65% of the total cost of attendance. 
• The cost of tuition increased 0.91% from the 2021-22 academic year to 2022-23. 
• The cost of tuition increased 1.88% from the 2020-21 academic year to 2021-22. 
• For out-of-state students, tuition & fees are $32,967 or 116.96% more than in-state students pay.
• Room and board average $16,288, up 3.35% year-over-year (YoY). 
• The total cost of attendance at an average private 4-year institution is $58,515. 
• Tuition & fees are $42,017 or 71.81% of the total cost of attendance. 
• The cost of tuition at private colleges increased 7.48% from the 2021-22 academic year to 2022-23. 
• The cost of tuition at private colleges increased 5.80% from the 2020-21 academic year to 2021-22. 
• Room and board average $16,498 up 5.05% YoY. 
• Public 2-year institutions charge $1,286 for in-state tuition and fees, up 0.39% YoY. 
• Out-of-state students pay $9,338 annually to attend public 2-year schools, which is 151.59% 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 6.49% more than the national average cost of attendance at a public 4-year institution. The average private university costs 15.28% less, and local community colleges are 4.77% less expensive than they are nationwide. 

• The total cost of attendance at an average public 4-year institution is $23,843 for in-state students. 
• Tuition & fees are $9,798 or 41.09% of the total cost of attendance. 
• The cost of tuition increased 2.34% from the 2021-22 academic year to 2022-23. 
• The cost of tuition declined 3.29% from the 2020-21 academic year to 2021-22. 
• For out-of-state students, tuition & fees are $32,476 or 107.29% more than in-state students pay. 
• Room and board average $14,045, down 4.18% year-over-year (YoY). 
• The total cost of attendance at an average private 4-year institution is $42,065.
• Tuition & fees are $27,474 or 65.31% of the total cost of attendance.
• The cost of tuition at private colleges decreased 2.58% from the 2021-22 academic year to 2022-23.
• The cost of tuition at private colleges increased 15.80% from the 2020-21 academic year to 2021-22. 
• Room and board average $14,59, up 4.35% YoY. 
• Public 2-year institutions charge $3,426 for in-state tuition and fees, up 2.92% YoY. 
• Out-of-state students pay $7,527 annually to attend public 2-year schools, which is 74.88% 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 $33,273. 
• 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 34.20% more than the national average cost of attendance at a public 4-year institution. The average private university costs 23.41% more, and local community colleges are 32.25% more expensive than they are nationwide. 

• The total cost of attendance at an average public 4-year institution is $30,046 for in-state students. 
• Tuition & fees are $15,763 or 52.46% of the total cost of attendance. 
• The cost of tuition increased 5.35% from the 2021-22 academic year to 2022-23. 
• The cost of tuition increased 3.28% from the 2020-21 academic year to 2021-22. 
• For out-of-state students, tuition & fees are $37,907 or 82.52% more than in-state students pay. 
• Room and board average $14,284, up 3.36% year-over-year (YoY). 
• The total cost of attendance at an average private 4-year institution is $61,279. 
• Tuition & fees are $44,931 or 73.32% of the total cost of attendance. 
• The cost of tuition at private colleges decreased 1.25% from the 2021-22 academic year to 2022-23. 
• The cost of tuition at private colleges increased 3.17% from the 2020-21 academic year to 2021-22. 
• Room and board average $16,348, up 2.12% YoY. 
• Public 2-year institutions charge $4,758 for in-state tuition and fees, up 4.86% YoY. 
• Out-of-state students pay $14,176 annually to attend public 2-year schools, which is 99.48% 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 18.02% more than the national average cost of attendance at a public 4-year institution. The average private university costs 53.72% less. Data from public 2-year institutions are insufficient or unavailable.

• The total cost of attendance at an average public 4-year institution is $26,424 for in-state students. 
• Tuition & fees are $11,922 or 45.12% of the total cost of attendance. 
• The cost of tuition increased 1.84% from the 2021-22 academic year to 2022-23.
• The cost of tuition increased 3.21% from the 2020-21 academic year to 2021-22.
• For out-of-state students, tuition & fees are $33,812 or 95.73% more than in-state students pay.
• Room and board average $14,502, up 5.35% year-over-year (YoY).
• The total cost of attendance at an average private 4-year institution is $22,978. 
• Tuition & fees are $12,154 or 52.90% of the total cost of attendance. 
• The cost of tuition at private colleges increased 2.09% from the 2021-22 academic year to 2022-23. 
• The cost of tuition at private colleges decreased 17.90% from the 2020-21 academic year to 2021-22. 
• Room and board average $10,824, down 13.08% 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 the District of Columbia

College tuition alone in D.C. costs 72.52% 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 31.33% 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 $6,152. 
• The cost of tuition remained the same from the 2021-22 academic year to 2022-23. 
• The cost of tuition increased remained the same from the 2020-21 academic year to 2021-22. 
• For out-of-state students, tuition & fees are $13,004 or 71.54% 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 $65,211. 
• Tuition & fees are $47,066 or 72.18% of the total cost of attendance. 
• The cost of tuition at private colleges increased 3.38% from the 2021-22 academic year to 2022-22.
• The cost of tuition at private colleges increased 1.87% from the 2020-21 academic year to 2021-22. 
• Room and board average $18,145, up 5.72% 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 28.14% less than the national average cost of attendance at a public 4-year institution. The average private university costs 9.06% less 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 $16,088 for in-state students. 
• Tuition & fees are $4,540 or 28.22% of the total cost of attendance. 
• The cost of tuition decreased 1.59% from the 2021-22 academic year to 2022-23. 
• The cost of tuition increased 1.60% from the 2020-21 academic year to 2021-22. 
• For out-of-state students, tuition & fees are $17,831 or 118.81% more than in-state students pay. 
• Room and board average $11,549, up 3.30% year-over-year (YoY). 
• The total cost of attendance at an average private 4-year institution is $45,156. 
• Tuition & fees are $30,928 or 68.49% of the total cost of attendance. 
• The cost of tuition at private colleges increased 4.01% from the 2021-22 academic year to 2022-23. 
• The cost of tuition at private colleges increased 2.62% from the 2020-21 academic year to 2021-22. 
• Room and board average $14,228, up 5.22% YoY. 
• 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. 
• Florida 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 16.59% less than the national average cost of attendance at a public 4-year institution. The average private university costs 6.76% less, and local community colleges are 12.89% less expensive than they are nationwide. 

• The total cost of attendance at an average public 4-year institution is $18,674 for in-state students. 
• Tuition & fees are $7,075 or 37.89% of the total cost of attendance. 
• The cost of tuition decreased 7.30% from the 2021-22 academic year to 2022-23. 
• The cost of tuition increased 1.42% from the 2020-21 academic year to 2021-22. 
• For out-of-state students, tuition & fees are $24,331 or 109.89% more than in-state students pay. 
• Room and board average $11,599, up 1.63% year-over-year (YoY). 
• The total cost of attendance at an average private 4-year institution is $46,295. 
• Tuition & fees are $32,114 or 69.37% of the total cost of attendance. 
• The cost of tuition at private colleges increased 2.49% from the 2021-22 academic year to 2022-23. 
• The cost of tuition at private colleges increased 3.14% from the 2020-21 academic year to 2021-22. 
• Room and board average $14,181, up 5.05% YoY. 
• Public 2-year institutions charge $3,134 for in-state tuition and fees, down 1.24% 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 1.01% more than the national average cost of attendance at a public 4-year institution. The average private university costs 27.24% less, and local community colleges are 10.32% less expensive than they are nationwide. 

• The total cost of attendance at an average public 4-year institution is $22,614 for in-state students.
• Tuition & fees are $10,484 or 46.36% of the total cost of attendance. 
• The cost of tuition increased 1.23% from the 2021-2022 academic year to 2022-23. 
• The cost of tuition increased 1.55% from the 2020-21 academic year to 2021-22. 
• For out-of-state students, tuition & fees are $32,769 or 103.05% more than in-state students pay. 
• Room and board average $12,131, up 2.15% year-over-year (YoY). 
• The total cost of attendance at an average private 4-year institution is $36,127.
• Tuition & fees are $21,851 or 60.49% of the total cost of attendance. 
• The cost of tuition at private colleges increased 7.90% from the 2021-22 academic year to 2022-23. 
• The cost of tuition at private colleges increased 6.06% from the 2020-21 academic year to 2021-22.
• Room and board average $14,275, down 4.55% YoY. 
• Public 2-year institutions charge $3,227 for in-state tuition and fees, up 0.05% YoY. 
• Out-of-state students pay $8,400 annually to attend public 2-year schools, which is 88.99% 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 19.80% less than the national average cost of attendance at a public 4-year institution. The average private university costs 64.26% less, and local community colleges are 6.58% less expensive than they are nationwide. 

• The total cost of attendance at an average public 4-year institution is $17,957 for in-state students. 
• Tuition & fees are $7,640 or 42.54% of the total cost of attendance. 
• The cost of tuition increased 2.16% from the 2021-22 academic year to 2022-23. 
• The cost of tuition declined 0.06% from the 2020-21 academic year to 2021-22. 
• For out-of-state students, tuition & fees are $25,404 or 107.52% more than in-state students pay. 
• Room and board average $10,317, up 5.53% year-over-year (YoY).
• The total cost of attendance at an average private 4-year institution is $17,747. 
• Tuition & fees are $6,970 or 39.27% of the total cost of attendance.
• The cost of tuition at private colleges increased 3.79% from the 2021-22 academic year to 2022-23. 
• The cost of tuition at private colleges increased 4.09% from the 2020-21 academic year to 2021-22. 
• Room and board average $10,777, up 16.73% YoY. 
• Public 2-year institutions charge $3,361 for in-state tuition and fees, down 1.01% YoY.
• Out-of-state students pay $8,243 annually to attend public 2-year schools, which is 84.14% 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 21.55% more than the national average cost of attendance at a public 4-year institution. The average private university costs 5.20% more, and local community colleges are 18.08% more expensive than they are nationwide.

• The total cost of attendance at an average public 4-year institution is $27,214 for in-state students. 
• Tuition & fees are $14,921 or 54.83% of the total cost of attendance. 
• The cost of tuition decreased 0.48% from the 2021-22 academic year to 2022-23. 
• The cost of tuition increased 2.84% from the 2020-21 academic year to 2021-22. 
• For out-of-state students, tuition & fees are $30,027 or 67.21% more than in-state students pay.
• Room and board average $12,292, up 2.67% year-over-year (YoY). 
• The total cost of attendance at an average private 4-year institution is $52,234. 
• Tuition & fees are $37,646 or 72.07% of the total cost of attendance. 
• The cost of tuition at private colleges increased 2.78% from the 2021-22 academic year to 2022-23. 
• The cost of tuition at private colleges increased 2.07% from the 2020-21 academic year to 2021-22. 
• Room and board average $14,588, up 4.33% YoY. 
• Public 2-year institutions charge $4,249 for in-state tuition and fees, up 1.06% YoY. 
• Out-of-state students pay $11,693 annually to attend public 2-year schools, which is 93.40% more than in-state attendees. 
• The 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 6.14% less than the national average cost of attendance at a public 4-year institution. The average private university costs 3.52% more, and local community colleges are 28.88% more expensive than they are nationwide. 

• The total cost of attendance at an average public 4-year institution is $21,016 for in-state students. 
• Tuition & fees are $9,886 or 47.07% of the total cost of attendance. 
• The cost of tuition increased 1.08% from the 2021-22 academic year to 22-23. 
• The cost of tuition increased 1.29% from the 2020-21 academic year to 2021-22. 
• For out-of-state students, tuition & fees are $30,448 or 101.96% more than in-state students pay.
• Room and board average $11,129, down 1.39% year-over-year (YoY). 
• The total cost of attendance at an average private 4-year institution is $51,403. 
• Tuition & fees are $37,987 or 73.90% of the total cost of attendance. 
• The cost of tuition at private colleges increased 3.33% from the 2021-22 academic year to 2022-23.
• The cost of tuition at private colleges increased 3.84% from the 2020-21 academic year to 2021-22. 
• Room and board average $13,416, up 2.59% YoY. (
• Public 2-year institutions charge $4,637 for in-state tuition and fees, up 0.00% YoY.
• Out-of-state students pay $8,927 annually to attend public 2-year schools, which is 63.26% more than in-state attendees. 
• The 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 8.23% less than the national average cost of attendance at a public 4-year institution. The average private university costs 2.68% less, and local community colleges are 55.17% more expensive than they are nationwide. 

• The total cost of attendance at an average public 4-year institution is $20,547 for in-state students. 
• Tuition & fees are $10,121 or 49.26% of the total cost of attendance.
• The cost of tuition increased 4.6% from the 2021-22 academic year to 2022-23.
• The cost of tuition declined 3.17% from the 2018-19 academic year to 2019-20. 
• For out-of-state students, tuition & fees are $29,072 or 96.71% more than in-state students pay.
• Room and board average $10,427, down 0.36% year-over-year (YoY). 
• The total cost of attendance at an average private 4-year institution is $48,322. 
• Tuition & fees are $37,623 or 77.86% of the total cost of attendance. 
• The cost of tuition at private colleges increased 2.63% from the 2021-22 academic year to 2022-23. 
• The cost of tuition at private colleges increased 4.08% from the 2020-21 academic year to 2021-22. 
• Room and board average $10,699, up 2.05% YoY. 
• Public 2-year institutions charge $5,583 for in-state tuition and fees, up 2.35% YoY. 
• Out-of-state students pay $6,897 annually to attend public 2-year schools, which is 21.06% 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 12.80% less than the national average cost of attendance at a public 4-year institution. The average private university costs 14.97% less, and local community colleges are 1.30% more expensive than they are nationwide. 

• The total cost of attendance at an average public 4-year institution is $19,522 for in-state students. 
• Tuition & fees are $9,274 or 47.51% of the total cost of attendance.
• The cost of tuition increased 0.63% from the 2021-22 academic year to 2022-23.
• The cost of tuition increased 1.49% from the 2020-21 academic year to 2021-22. 
• For out-of-state students, tuition & fees are $23,713 or 87.54% more than in-state students pay.
• Room and board average $10,248, down 0.78% year-over-year (YoY). 
• The total cost of attendance at an average private 4-year institution is $42,222. 
• Tuition & fees are $31,116 or 73.70% of the total cost of attendance. 
• The cost of tuition at private colleges increased 14.68% from the 2020-21 academic year to 2021-22. 
• The cost of tuition at private colleges increased 6.34% from the 2020-21 academic year to 2021-22. 
• Room and board average $10,158, up 9.33% YoY.
• Public 2-year institutions charge $3,645 for in-state tuition and fees, up 2.63% YoY. 
• Out-of-state students pay $4,826 annually to attend public 2-year schools, which is 27.90% more than in-state attendees.
• MidAmerica Nazarene University, a private 4-year institution, is the most expensive postsecondary school; the cost of attendance is $42,154 per year.
• University of Kansas is the most expensive public 4-year institution; in-state students pay $21,516. 
• Hesston College, a private nonprofit, is the most expensive 2-year institution; the cost of attendance is $37,920. 
• Northwest Kansas Technical College is the most expensive public 2-year institution; in-state students pay $13,200. 

Average Cost of College in Kentucky

College in Kentucky costs 3.71% more than the national average cost of attendance at a public 4-year institution. The average private university costs 24.07% less, and local community colleges are 27.51% more expensive than they are nationwide. 

• The total cost of attendance at an average public 4-year institution is $23,220 for in-state students. 
• Tuition & fees are $11,299 or 48.66% of the total cost of attendance. 
• The cost of tuition increased 1.73% from the 2021-22 academic year to 2022-23. 
• The cost of tuition increased 1.20% from the 2020-21 academic year to 2021-22. 
• For out-of-state students, tuition & fees are $26,640 or 80.87% more than in-state students pay.
• Room and board average $11,921, up 4.14% year-over-year (YoY).
• The total cost of attendance at an average private 4-year institution is $37,701.
• Tuition & fees are $28,001 or 74.27% of the total cost of attendance.
• The cost of tuition at private colleges increased 1.95% from the 2021-22 academic year to 2022-23.
• The cost of tuition at private colleges declined 2.07% from the 2020-21 academic year to 2021-22. 
• Room and board average $9,700, down 2.48% YoY. 
• Public 2-year institutions charge $4,588 for in-state tuition and fees, up 1.59% YoY.
• Out-of-state students pay $15,502 annually to attend public 2-year schools, which is 108.65% 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 5.03% less than the national average cost of attendance at a public 4-year institution. The average private university costs 19.56% more, and local community colleges are 21.38% more expensive than they are nationwide.

• The total cost of attendance at an average public 4-year institution is $21,262 for in-state students. 
• Tuition & fees are $9,843 or 46.30% of the total cost of attendance.
• The cost of tuition increased 0.97% from the 2021-22 academic year to 2022-23. 
• The cost of tuition increased 1.11% from the 2020-21 academic year to 2021-22. 
• For out-of-state students, tuition & fees are $23,573 or 82.17% more than in-state students pay. 
• Room and board average $11,419, up 5.21% year-over-year (YoY). 
• The total cost of attendance at an average private 4-year institution is $59,336. 
• Tuition & fees are $44,485 or 74.93% of the total cost of attendance. 
• The cost of tuition at private colleges increased 3.72% from the 2021-22 academic year to 2022-23. 
• The cost of tuition at private colleges increased 3.62% from the 2020-21 academic year to 2021-22. 
• Room and board average $14,882, up 3.22% YoY.
• Public 2-year institutions charge $4,367 for in-state tuition and fees, up 2.94% YoY. 
• Out-of-state students pay $5,085 annually to attend public 2-year schools, which is 15.18% 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 1.68% less than the national average cost of attendance at a public 4-year institution. The average private university costs 8.41% more, and local community colleges are 5.04% more 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 $10,813 or 49.12% of the total cost of attendance. 
• The cost of tuition increased 1.90% from the 2021-22 academic year to 2022-23. 
• The cost of tuition increased 2.63% from the 2020-21 academic year to 2021-22.
• For out-of-state students, tuition & fees are $30,244 or 94.65% more than in-state students pay.
• Room and board average $11,199, up 7.01% year-over-year (YoY). 
• The total cost of attendance at an average private 4-year institution is $53,829.
• Tuition & fees are $38,972 or 72.40% of the total cost of attendance.
• The cost of tuition at private colleges decreased 2.97% from the 2021-22 academic year to 2022-23. 
•  The cost of tuition at private colleges increased 0.39% from the 2020-21 academic year to 2021-22. 
• Room and board average $14,857, down 2.83% YoY. 
• Public 2-year institutions charge $3,779 for in-state tuition and fees, down 2.25% YoY.
• Out-of-state students pay $6,658 annually to attend public 2-year schools, which is 55.15% 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 7.05% more than the national average cost of attendance at a public 4-year institution. The average private university costs 29.46% more, and local community colleges are 22.51% more expensive than they are nationwide. 

• The total cost of attendance at an average public 4-year institution is $23,968 for in-state students.
• Tuition & fees are $10,041 or 41.89% of the total cost of attendance.
• The cost of tuition increased 1.93% from the 2021-22 academic year to 2022-23. 
• The cost of tuition increased 4.78% from the 2020-21 academic year to 2021-22. 
• For out-of-state students, tuition & fees are $26,721 or 90.74% more than in-state students pay. 
• Room and board average $13,927, up 5.96% year-over-year (YoY). 
• The total cost of attendance at an average private 4-year institution is $64,283.
• Tuition & fees are $48,240 or 75.04% of the total cost of attendance.
• The cost of tuition at private colleges increased 2.44% from the 2021-22 academic year to 2022-23. 
• The cost of tuition at private colleges increased 6.17% from the 2020-21 academic year to 2021-22. 
• Room and board average $16,043, up 5.48% YoY. 
• Public 2-year institutions charge $4,408 for in-state tuition and fees, up 0.95% YoY.
• Out-of-state students pay $9,878 annually to attend public 2-year schools, which is 76.58% 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 30.68% more than the national average cost of attendance at a public 4-year institution. The average private university costs 44.12% more, and local community colleges are 54.63% more expensive than they are nationwide. 

• The total cost of attendance at an average public 4-year institution is $29,259 for in-state students. 
• Tuition & fees are $14,345 or 49.03% of the total cost of attendance. 
• The cost of tuition increased 2.30% from the 2021-22 academic year to 2022-23.
• The cost of tuition increased 0.60% from the 2020-21 academic year to 2021-22.
• For out-of-state students, tuition & fees are $34,245 or 81.91% more than in-state students pay.
• Room and board average $14,914, up 2.68% year-over-year (YoY).
• The total cost of attendance at an average private 4-year institution is $71,563. 
• Tuition & fees are $53,789 or 75.16% of the total cost of attendance.
• The cost of tuition at private colleges increased 5.85% from the 2021-22 academic year to 2022-23. 
• The cost of tuition at private colleges increased 3.34% from the 2020-21 academic year to 2021-22. 
• Room and board average $17,774, up 3.85% YoY. 
• Public 2-year institutions charge $5,564 for in-state tuition and fees, up 0.03% YoY. 
• Out-of-state students pay $10,635 annually to attend public 2-year schools, which is 62.61% 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 17.70% more than the national average cost of attendance at a public 4-year institution. The average private university costs 9.78% less, and local community colleges are 10.14% more expensive than they are nationwide. 

• The total cost of attendance at an average public 4-year institution is $26,352 for in-state students. 
• Tuition & fees are $14,718 or 55.85% of the total cost of attendance. 
• The cost of tuition increased 4.30% from the 2021-22 academic year to 2022-23. 
• The cost of tuition increased 2.92% from the 2020-21 academic year to 2021-22. 
• For out-of-state students, tuition & fees are $41,324 or 94.95% more than in-state students pay. 
• Room and board average $11,634, up 2.78% year-over-year (YoY). 
• The total cost of attendance at an average private 4-year institution is $44,800. 
• Tuition & fees are $33,385 or 74.5% of the total cost of attendance.
• The cost of tuition at private colleges increased 3.38% from the 2021-22 academic year to 2022-23. 
• The cost of tuition at private colleges increased 4.00% from the 2020-21 academic year to 2021-22. 
• Room and board average $11,415, up 3.78% YoY.
• Public 2-year institutions charge $3,963 for in-state tuition and fees, up 2.38% YoY. 
• Out-of-state students pay $7,493 annually to attend public 2-year schools, which is 61.63% 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.
• The 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 7.70% more than the national average cost of attendance at a public 4-year institution. The average private university costs 3.66% less, and local community colleges are 68.13% more expensive than they are nationwide. 

• The total cost of attendance at an average public 4-year institution is $24,114 for in-state students. 
• Tuition & fees are $12,873 or 53.38% of the total cost of attendance
• The cost of tuition increased 4.28% from the 2021-22 academic year to 2022-23.
• The cost of tuition increased 4.30% from the 2020-21 academic year to 2021-22. 
• For out-of-state students, tuition & fees are $26,719 or 69.94% more than in-state students pay. 
• Room and board average $11,241, up 5.77% year-over-year (YoY). 
• The total cost of attendance at an average private 4-year institution is $47,839. 
• Tuition & fees are $35,914 or 75.07% of the total cost of attendance. 
• The cost of tuition at private colleges increased 3.29% from the 2021-22 academic year to 2022-23. 
• The cost of tuition at private colleges increased 0.47% from the 2020-21 academic year to 2021-22.
• Room and board average $11,924, up 3.69% YoY. 
• Public 2-year institutions charge $6,049 for in-state tuition and fees, up 4.38% YoY. 
• Out-of-state students pay $6,790 annually to attend public 2-year schools, which is 11.54% 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 6.21% less than the national average cost of attendance at a public 4-year institution. The average private university costs 41.12% less, and local community colleges are 2.51% more expensive than they are nationwide.

• The total cost of attendance at an average public 4-year institution is $21,000 for in-state students. 
• Tuition & fees are $9,120 or 43.43% of the total cost of attendance. 
• The cost of tuition increased 2.13% from the 2021-22 academic year to 2022-23. 
• The cost of tuition increased 3.32% from the 2020-21 academic year to 2021-22. 
• For out-of-state students, tuition & fees are $21,531 or 80.99% more than in-state students pay. 
• Room and board average $11,880, up 9.89% year-over-year (YoY). 
• The total cost of attendance at an average private 4-year institution is $29,234. 
• Tuition & fees are $20,042 or 68.56% of the total cost of attendance. 
• The cost of tuition at private colleges increased 1.45% from the 2021-22 academic year to 2022-23.
• The cost of tuition at private colleges increased 1.98% from the 2020-21 academic year to 2021-22. 
• Room and board average $9,192, up 0.50% YoY. 
• Public 2-year institutions charge $3,688 for in-state tuition and fees, up 2.74% YoY. 
• Out-of-state students pay $6,233 annually to attend public 2-year schools, which is 51.29% 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 $19,388.
• 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 7.86% less than the national average cost of attendance at a public 4-year institution. The average private university costs 14.27% less, and local community colleges are 13.31% more expensive than they are nationwide. 

• The total cost of attendance at an average public 4-year institution is $20,629 for in-state students.
• Tuition & fees are $9,926 or 48.12% of the total cost of attendance.
• The cost of tuition decreased 0.17% from the 2021-22 academic year to 2022-23. 
• The cost of tuition increased 6.81% from the 2020-21 academic year to 2021-22.
• For out-of-state students, tuition & fees are $23,932 or 82.73% more than in-state students pay. 
• Room and board average $10,703, up 1.19% year-over-year (YoY). 
• The total cost of attendance at an average private 4-year institution is $42,566.
• Tuition & fees are $30,660 or 72.03% of the total cost of attendance.
• The cost of tuition at private colleges increased 5.85% from the 2021-22 academic year to 2022-23. 
• The cost of tuition at private colleges increased 4.48% from the 2020-21 academic year to 2021-22. 
• Room and board average $11,906, up 3.36% YoY. 
• Public 2-year institutions charge $4,077 for in-state tuition and fees, up 4.28% YoY. 
• Out-of-state students pay $7,613 annually to attend public 2-year schools, which is 60.50% 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 18.89% less than the national average cost of attendance at a public 4-year institution. The average private university costs 15.4% less, and local community colleges are 9.78% more expensive than they are nationwide. 

• The total cost of attendance at an average public 4-year institution is $18,160 for in-state students. 
• Tuition & fees are $7,299 or 40.19% of the total cost of attendance. 
• The cost of tuition increased 2.84% from the 2021-22 academic year to 2022-23. 
• The cost of tuition increased 1.48% from the 2020-21 academic year to 2021-22. 
• For out-of-state students, tuition & fees are $28,682 or 118.86% more than in-state students pay. 
• Room and board average $10,861, up 6.71% year-over-year (YoY). 
• The total cost of attendance at an average private 4-year institution is $41,989. 
• Tuition & fees are $31,464 or 74.93% of the total cost of attendance. 
• The cost of tuition at private colleges decreased 4.52% from the 2021-22 academic year to 2022-23. 
• The cost of tuition at private colleges increased 2.78% from the 2020-21 academic year to 2021-22. 
• Room and board average $10,525, up 6.01% YoY. 
• Public 2-year institutions charge $3,950 for in-state tuition and fees, up 0.32% YoY. 
• Out-of-state students pay $9,726 annually to attend public 2-year schools, which is 84.47% 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 9.86% less than the national average cost of attendance at a public 4-year institution. The average private university costs 25.23% less, and local community colleges are 5.29% less expensive than they are nationwide.

• The total cost of attendance at an average public 4-year institution is $20,182 for in-state students. 
• Tuition & fees are $8,862 or 43.91% of the total cost of attendance. 
• The cost of tuition increased 1.12% from the 2021-22 academic year to 2022-23.
• The cost of tuition increased by 0.03% from the 2020-21 academic year to 2021-22.
• For out-of-state students, tuition & fees are $21,539 or 83.40% more than in-state students pay. 
• Room and board average $11,320, up 2.23% year-over-year (YoY). 
• The total cost of attendance at an average private 4-year institution is $37,126. 
• Tuition & fees are $26,002 or 70.04% of the total cost of attendance. 
• The cost of tuition at private colleges decreased by 1.21% from the 2021-22 academic year to 2022-23.
• The cost of tuition at private colleges increased 5.53% from the 2020-21 academic year to 2021-22. 
• Room and board average $11,124, up 1.99% YoY.
• Public 2-year institutions charge $3,408 for in-state tuition and fees, up 2.75% YoY. 
• Out-of-state students pay $4,308 annually to attend public 2-year schools, which is 23.32% more than in-state attendees.
• Creighton University, a private 4-year institution, is the most expensive postsecondary school; the cost of attendance is $54,618 per year. 
• University of Nebraska – Lincoln is the most expensive public 4-year institution; in-state students pay $21,196. 
• Myotherapy Institute, a for-profit postsecondary school, is the most expensive 2-year institution; the cost of attendance is $13,324. 
• Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture is the most expensive public 2-year institution; in-state students pay $12,956. 

Average Cost of College in Nevada

College in Nevada costs 14.98% less than the national average cost of attendance at a public 4-year institution. The average private university’s tuition and fees costs 31.21% less. Data from public 2-year institutions are insufficient or unavailable. 

• The total cost of attendance at an average public 4-year institution is $19,035 for in-state students. 
• Tuition & fees are $6,723 or 35.32% of the total cost of attendance.
• The cost of tuition increased 2.43% from the 2021-22 academic year to 2022-23.
• The cost of tuition increased 2.01% from the 2020-21 academic year to 2021-2022.
• For out-of-state students, tuition & fees are $24,443 or 113.71% more than in-state students pay. 
• Room and board average $12,312, up 5.25% year-over-year (YoY). 
• The total tuition & fees at an average private 4-year institution is $24,246. 
• The cost of tuition at private colleges increased 1.41% from the 2021-22 academic year to 2022-23. 
• The cost of tuition at private colleges decreased 8.28% from the 2020-21 academic year to 2021-22. 
• Sierra Nevada College, a private 4-year institution, is the most expensive postsecondary school; the cost of attendance is $49,333 per year.
• University of Nevada: Las Vegas is the most expensive public 4-year institution; in-state students pay $19,628. 
• College of Southern Nevada, a public postsecondary school, is the most expensive 2-year institution; in-state students pay $3,788. 

Average Cost of College in New Hampshire

College in New Hampshire costs 34.16% more than the national average cost of attendance at a public 4-year institution. The average private university costs 33.65% less, and local community colleges are 97.55% more expensive than they are nationwide. 

• The total cost of attendance at an average public 4-year institution is $30,038 for in-state students.
• Tuition & fees are $17,019 or 56.66% of the total cost of attendance.
• The cost of tuition increased 1.03% from the 2021-22 academic year to 2022-23. 
• The cost of tuition increased 0.58% from the 2020-21 academic year to 2021-22. 
• For out-of-state students, tuition & fees are $33,850 or 66.17% more than in-state students pay. 
• Room and board average $13,019, up 3.93% year-over-year (YoY). 
• The total cost of attendance at an average private 4-year institution is $32,945.
• Tuition & fees are $19,557 or 59.36% of the total cost of attendance. 
• The cost of tuition at private colleges decreased 1.16% from the 2021-22 academic year to 2022-23. 
• The cost of tuition at private colleges increased 32.29% from the 2020-21 academic year to 2021-22. 
• Room and board average $14,169, up 0.03% YoY. 
• Public 2-year institutions charge $7,108 for in-state tuition and fees, down 0.02% YoY.
• Out-of-state students pay $15,348 annually to attend public 2-year schools, which is 73.39% 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 31.28% more than the national average cost of attendance at a public 4-year institution. The average private university costs 11.38% more, and local community colleges are 38.44% more expensive than they are nationwide.

• The total cost of attendance at an average public 4-year institution is $29,392 for in-state students. 
• Tuition & fees are $15,265 or 51.94% of the total cost of attendance.
• The cost of tuition increased 2.72% from the 2021-22 academic year to 2022-23. 
•  The cost of tuition increased 4.77% from the 2020-21 academic year to 2021-22. 
• For out-of-state students, tuition & fees are $30,271 or 65.91% more than in-state students pay. 
• Room and board average $14,127, up 2.74% year-over-year (YoY). 
• The total cost of attendance at an average private 4-year institution is $55,304. 
• Tuition & fees are $40,366 or 72.99% of the total cost of attendance.
• The cost of tuition at private colleges increased 3.25% from the 2021-22 academic year to 2022-23.
• The cost of tuition at private colleges increased 1.31% from the 2020-21 academic year to 2021-22. 
• Room and board average $14,939, up 2.35% YoY.
• Public 2-year institutions charge $4,981 for in-state tuition and fees, up 1.44% YoY. 
• Out-of-state students pay $8,558 annually to attend public 2-year schools, which is 52.84% 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 19.63% less than the national average cost of attendance at a public 4-year institution. The average private university costs 20.33% less, and local community colleges are 46.56% less expensive than they are nationwide. 

• The total cost of attendance at an average public 4-year institution is $17,994 for in-state students. 
• Tuition & fees are $7,526 or 41.82% of the total cost of attendance.
• The cost of tuition increased 2.93% from the 2021-22 academic year to 2022-23. 
• The cost of tuition decreased 1.11% from the 2020-21 academic year to 2021-22. 
• For out-of-state students, tuition & fees are $21,842 or 97.50% more than in-state students pay. 
• Room and board average $10,468, up 2.62% year-over-year (YoY). 
• The total cost of attendance at an average private 4-year institution is $39,557. 
• Tuition & fees are $27,340 or 69.12% of the total cost of attendance.
• The cost of tuition at private colleges increased 6.33% from the 2021-22 academic year to 2022-23. 
• The cost of tuition at private colleges declined 3.29% from the 2020-21 academic year to 2021-22. 
• Room and board average $12,217, up 6.33% YoY. 
• Public 2-year institutions charge $1,923 for in-state tuition and fees, up 6.52% YoY. 
• Out-of-state students pay $6,612 annually to attend public 2-year schools, which is 109.88% 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.
• The 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 13.44% more than the national average cost of attendance at a public 4-year institution. The average private university costs 27.89% more, and local community colleges are 59.94% more expensive than they are nationwide. 

• The total cost of attendance at an average public 4-year institution is $25,398 for in-state students. 
• Tuition & fees are $8,575 or 33.76% of the total cost of attendance. 
• The cost of tuition decreased 0.40% from the 2021-22 academic year to 2022-23. 
• The cost of tuition increased 1.48% from the 2020-21 academic year to 2021-22. 
• For out-of-state students, tuition & fees are $20,637 or 82.58% more than in-state students pay. 
• Room and board average $16,822, up 1.82% year-over-year (YoY). 
• The total cost of attendance at an average private 4-year institution is $63,505. 
• Tuition & fees are $46,280 or 72.88% of the total cost of attendance. 
• The cost of tuition at private colleges increased 4.81% from the 2021-22 academic year to 2022-23. 
•  The cost of tuition at private colleges increased 3.79% from the 2020-21 academic year to 2021-22. 
• Room and board average $17,224, up 4.35% YoY. 
• Public 2-year institutions charge $5,755 for in-state tuition and fees, up 1.67% YoY. 
• Out-of-state students pay $9,145 annually to attend public 2-year schools, which is 45.51% 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 15.76% less than the national average cost of attendance at a public 4-year institution. The average private university costs 8.92% more, and local community colleges are 29.77% less expensive than they are nationwide. 

• The total cost of attendance at an average public 4-year institution is $18,860 for in-state students. 
• Tuition & fees are $7,327 or 38.85% of the total cost of attendance. 
• The cost of tuition decreased 0.14% from the 2021-22 academic year to 2022-23. 
• The cost of tuition increased 1.06% from the 2020-21 academic year to 2021-22.
• For out-of-state students, tuition & fees are $23,155 or 103.85% more than in-state students pay. 
• Room and board average $11,533, up 5.77% year-over-year (YoY). 
• The total cost of attendance at an average private 4-year institution is $54,084. 
• Tuition & fees are $40,176 or 74.28% of the total cost of attendance. 
• The cost of tuition at private colleges increased 4.77% from the 2021-22 academic year to 2022-23. 
• The cost of tuition at private colleges increased 4.25% from the 2020-21 academic year to 2021-22. 
• Room and board average $13,908, up 3.02% YoY. 
• Public 2-year institutions charge $2,527 for in-state tuition and fees, down 0.09% YoY. 
• Out-of-state students pay $8,522 annually to attend public 2-year schools, which is 108.53% 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 15.19% less than the national average cost of attendance at a public 4-year institution. The average private university costs 49.57% less, and local community colleges are 55.93% less expensive than they are nationwide. 

• The total cost of attendance at an average public 4-year institution is $18,989 for in-state students. 
• Tuition & fees are $9,728 or 51.23% of the total cost of attendance. 
• The cost of tuition increased 3.88% from the 2021-22 academic year to 2022-23.
• The cost of tuition increased 3.30% from the 2020-21 academic year to 2021-22. 
• For out-of-state students, tuition & fees are $14,687 or 40.62% more than in-state students pay. 
• Room and board average $9,261, up 3.23% year-over-year (YoY). 
• The total cost of attendance at an average private 4-year institution is $25,040. 
• Tuition & fees are $16,990 or 67.85% of the total cost of attendance. 
• The cost of tuition at private colleges increased 0.07% from the 2021-22 academic year to 2022-23.
• The cost of tuition at private colleges increased 3.48% from the 2020-21 academic year to 2021-22. 
• Room and board average $8,050, up 1.89% YoY. 
• Public 2-year institutions charge $5,610 for in-state tuition and fees, up 3.11% YoY. 
• Out-of-state students pay $6,642 annually to attend public 2-year schools, which is 16.84% 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 9.08% more 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 28.69% more expensive than they are nationwide.

• The total cost of attendance at an average public 4-year institution is $24,423 for in-state students.
• Tuition & fees are $10,922 or 44.72% of the total cost of attendance. 
• The cost of tuition increased 4.46% from the 2021-22 academic year to 2022-23. 
• The cost of tuition increased 4.06% from the 2020-21 academic year to 2021-22.
• For out-of-state students, tuition & fees are $27,441 or 86.12% more than in-state students pay. 
• Room and board average $13,501, up 3.30% year-over-year (YoY).
• The total cost of attendance at an average private 4-year institution is $50,457. 
• Tuition & fees are $37,610 or 74.54% of the total cost of attendance. 
• The cost of tuition at private colleges increased 4.08% from the 2021-22 academic year to 2022-23. 
• The cost of tuition at private colleges increased 2.23% from the 2020-21 academic year to 2021-2022. 
• Room and board average $12,847, up 3.13% YoY. 
• Public 2-year institutions charge $4,630 for in-state tuition and fees, up 2.94% YoY. 
• Out-of-state students pay $8,297 annually to attend public 2-year schools, which is 56.73% 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 13.18% less than the national average cost of attendance at a public 4-year institution. The average private university costs 16.80% less, and local community colleges are 22.66% more expensive than they are nationwide. 

• The total cost of attendance at an average public 4-year institution is $19,438 for in-state students. 
• Tuition & fees are $8,519 or 43.83% of the total cost of attendance. 
• The cost of tuition increased 2.76% from the 2021-22 academic year to 2022-23. 
• The cost of tuition increased 2.81% from the 2020-21 academic year to 2021-22. 
• For out-of-state students, tuition & fees are $22,928 or 91.63% more than in-state students pay. 
• Room and board average $10,918, up 13.73% year-over-year (YoY). 
• The total cost of attendance at an average private 4-year institution is $41,310. 
• Tuition & fees are $31,140 or 75.38% of the total cost of attendance. 
• The cost of tuition at private colleges increased 3.20% from the 2021-22 academic year to 2022-23.
• The cost of tuition at private colleges increased 0.91% from the 2020-21 academic year to 2021-22. 
• Room and board average $10,170, up 2.23% YoY. 
• Public 2-year institutions charge $4,413 for in-state tuition and fees, up 2.82% YoY. 
• Out-of-state students pay $9,919 annually to attend public 2-year schools, which is 76.84% 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 19.74% more than the national average cost of attendance at a public 4-year institution. The average private university costs 24.81% more, and local community colleges are 49.41% more expensive than they are nationwide.

• The total cost of attendance at an average public 4-year institution is $26,810 for in-state students. 
• Tuition & fees are $12,424 or 46.34% of the total cost of attendance. 
• The cost of tuition increased 4.66% from the 2021-22 academic year to 2022-23.
• The cost of tuition increased 2.90% from the 2020-21 academic year to 2021-22. 
• For out-of-state students, tuition & fees are $34,960 or 97.29% more than in-state students pay. 
• Room and board average $14,386, up 6.59% year-over-year (YoY). 
• The total cost of attendance at an average private 4-year institution is $61,973. 
• Tuition & fees are $47,224 or 76.20% of the total cost of attendance.
• The cost of tuition at private colleges increased 3.63% from the 2021-22 academic year to 2022-23. 
• The cost of tuition at private colleges increased 1.15% from the 2020-21 academic year to 2021-22. 
• Room and board average $14,448, up 2.08% YoY. 
• Public 2-year institutions charge $5,376 for in-state tuition and fees, up 3.30% YoY. 
• Out-of-state students pay $8,376 annually to attend public 2-year schools, which is 52.01% more than in-state attendees. 
• Reed College, a private 4-year institution, is the most expensive postsecondary school; the cost of attendance is $75,600 per year. 
• 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 28.33% more than the national average cost of attendance at a public 4-year institution. The average private university costs 25.75% more, and local community colleges are 58.89% more expensive than they are nationwide. 

• The total cost of attendance at an average public 4-year institution is $28,733 for in-state students. 
• Tuition & fees are $16,217 or 56.44% of the total cost of attendance. 
• The cost of tuition increased 8.70% from the 2021-22 academic year to 2022-23. 
• The cost of tuition increased 2.67% from the 2020-21 academic year to 2021-22. 
• For out-of-state students, tuition & fees are $31,844 or 65.03% more than in-state students pay. 
• Room and board average $12,516, down 0.98% year-over-year (YoY). 
• The total cost of attendance at an average private 4-year institution is $62,437. 
• Tuition & fees are $47,222 or 75.63% of the total cost of attendance.
• The cost of tuition at private colleges increased 4.00% from the 2021-22 academic year to 2022-23. 
• The cost of tuition at private colleges increased 3.40% from the 2020-21 academic year to 2021-22. 
• Room and board average $15,215, up 2.89% YoY. 
• Public 2-year institutions charge $5,717 for in-state tuition and fees, up 3.02% YoY. 
• Out-of-state students pay $13,177 annually to attend public 2-year schools, which is 78.97% 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 30.26% more than the national average cost of attendance at a public 4-year institution. The average private university costs 33.99% more, and local community colleges are 41.47% more expensive than they are nationwide. 

• The total cost of attendance at an average public 4-year institution is $29,164 for in-state students. 
• Tuition & fees are $14,744 or 50.56% of the total cost of attendance.
• The cost of tuition increased 4.04% from the 2021-22 academic year to 2022-23.
• The cost of tuition increased 3.47% from the 2020-21 academic year to 2021-22. 
• For out-of-state students, tuition & fees are $33,879 or 78.71% more than in-state students pay.
• Room and board average $13,420, up 5.25% year-over-year (YoY).
• The total cost of attendance at an average private 4-year institution is $66,529. 
• Tuition & fees are $49,792 or 74.84% of the total cost of attendance. 
• The cost of tuition at private colleges increased 4.77% from the 2021-22 academic year to 2022-23. 
• The cost of tuition at private colleges increased 3.47% from the 2020-21 academic year to 2021-22. 
• Room and board average $16,737, up 1.52% YoY.
• Public 2-year institutions charge $5,090 for in-state tuition and fees, up 2.21% YoY. 
• Out-of-state students pay $13,552 annually to attend public 2-year schools, which is 90.78% 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 8.19% more than the national average cost of attendance at a public 4-year institution. The average private university costs 20.00% less, and local community colleges are 38.61% more expensive than they are nationwide. 

• The total cost of attendance at an average public 4-year institution is $24,222 for in-state students.
• Tuition & fees are $12,544 or 54.11% of the total cost of attendance.
• The cost of tuition decreased 0.01% from the 2020-21 academic year to 2022-23. 
• The cost of tuition increased 0.49% from the 2020-21 academic year to 2021-23. 
• For out-of-state students, tuition & fees are $33,346 or 90.28% more than in-state students pay. 
• Room and board average $11,619, up 5.81% year-over-year (YoY). 
• The total cost of attendance at an average private 4-year institution is $39,722. 
• Tuition & fees are $28,730 or 72.33% of the total cost of attendance.
• The cost of tuition at private colleges increased 3.04% from the 2021-22 academic year to 2022-23. 
• The cost of tuition at private colleges increased 1.92% from the 2020-21 academic year to 2021-22. 
• Room and board average $10,992 up 3.43% YoY. 
• Public 2-year institutions charge $4,987 for in-state tuition and fees, down 0.07% YoY. 
• Out-of-state students pay $10,498 annually to attend public 2-year schools, which is 71.17% 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. 
• Denmark Technical College is the most expensive public 2-year institution; in-state students pay $12,692. 

Average Cost of College in South Dakota

College in South Dakota costs 22.46% 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 106.01% less expensive than they are nationwide. 

• The total cost of attendance at an average public 4-year institution is $17,360 for in-state students.
• Tuition & fees are $9,079 or 52.30% of the total cost of attendance.
• The cost of tuition decreased 0.80% from the 2021-22 academic year to 2022-23. 
• The cost of tuition increased 1.32% from the 2020-21 academic year to 2021-22. 
• For out-of-state students, tuition & fees are $12,987 or 35.42% more than in-state students pay. 
• Room and board average $8,281, down 0.29% year-over-year (YoY).
• The total cost of attendance at an average private 4-year institution is $37,769. 
• Tuition & fees are $28,687 or 75.95% of the total cost of attendance. 
• The cost of tuition at private colleges increased 4.34% from the 2021-22 academic year to 2022-23. 
• The cost of tuition at private colleges increased 2.81% from the 2020-21 academic year to 2021-22. 
• Room and board average $9,082, up 5.03% YoY. 
• Public 2-year institutions charge $7,412 for in-state tuition and fees, up 0.61% YoY. 
• Out-of-state students pay $7,257 annually to attend public 2-year schools, which is 2.12% 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 4.96% less than the national average cost of attendance at a public 4-year institution. The average private university costs 10.79% less, and local community colleges are 23.41% more expensive than they are nationwide. 

• The total cost of attendance at an average public 4-year institution is $21,279 for in-state students.
• Tuition & fees are $10,437 or 49.05% of the total cost of attendance.
• The cost of tuition increased 0.38% from the 2021-22 academic year to 2022-23.
• The cost of tuition increased 1.22% from the 2020-21 academic year to 2021-22. 
• For out-of-state students, tuition & fees are $25,920 or 81.93% more than in-state students pay.
• Room and board average $10,842, up 1.92% year-over-year (YoY). 
• The total cost of attendance at an average private 4-year institution is $44,297. 
• Tuition & fees are $31,885 or 71.98% of the total cost of attendance. 
• The cost of tuition at private colleges 3.78% from the 2021-22 academic year to 2022-23. 
• The cost of tuition at private colleges 3.01% from the 2018-19 academic year to 2019-20. 
• Room and board average $12,412, up 3.23% YoY. 
• Public 2-year institutions charge $4,440 for in-state tuition and fees, down 0.43% YoY.
• Out-of-state students pay $17,258 annually to attend public 2-year schools, which is 118.14% 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 14.81% less than the national average cost of attendance at a public 4-year institution. The average private university costs 6.41% more, and local community colleges are 18.53% less expensive than they are nationwide.

• The total cost of attendance at an average public 4-year institution is $19,073 for in-state students. 
• Tuition & fees are $8,196 or 42.797% of the total cost of attendance. 
• The cost of tuition increased 0.09% from the 2021-22 academic year to 2022-23.
• The cost of tuition increased 2.21% from the 2020-21 academic year to 2021-22.
• For out-of-state students, tuition & fees are $24,743 or 100.48% more than in-state students pay. 
• Room and board average $10,878, up 2.62% year-over-year (YoY). 
• The total cost of attendance at an average private 4-year institution is $52,835. 
• Tuition & fees are $40,142 or 75.98% of the total cost of attendance. 
• The cost of tuition at private college is 3.29% from the 2021-22 academic year to 2022-23. 
• The cost of tuition at private colleges is 3.62% from the 2020-21 academic year to 2021-22. 
• Room and board average $12,693, up 2.25% YoY. 
• Public 2-year institutions charge $2,931 for in-state tuition and fees, up 2.53% YoY. 
• Out-of-state students pay $7,863 annually to attend public 2-year schools, which is 91.37% 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 28.40% less than the national average cost of attendance at a public 4-year institution. The average private university costs 65.82% less, and local community colleges are 18.32% more expensive than they are nationwide. 

• The total cost of attendance at an average public 4-year institution is $16,030 for in-state students. 
• Tuition & fees are $7,215 or 45.01% of the total cost of attendance.
• The cost of tuition increased 1.41% from the 2021-22 academic year to 2022-23.
• The cost of tuition increased 5.19% from the 2020-21 academic year to 2021-22. 
• For out-of-state students, tuition & fees are $23,108 or 104.48% more than in-state students pay.
• Room and board average $8,815, down 7.98% year-over-year (YoY). 
• The total cost of attendance at an average private 4-year institution is $16,970. 
• Tuition & fees are $8,123 or 47.87% of the total cost of attendance. 
• The cost of tuition at private colleges increased by 6.69% from the 2021-22 academic year to 2022-23.
• The cost of tuition at private colleges declined 1.80% from the 2020-21 academic year to 2021-22. 
• Room and board average $8,847, up 5.72% YoY. 
• Public 2-year institutions charge $4,257 for in-state tuition and fees, up 4.19% YoY.
• Out-of-state students pay $13,701 annually to attend public 2-year schools, which is 105.18% 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 37.95% more than the national average cost of attendance at a public 4-year institution. The average private university costs 32.50% more, and local community colleges are 92.33% more expensive than they are nationwide. 

• The total cost of attendance at an average public 4-year institution is $30,887 for in-state students. 
• Tuition & fees are $17,600 or 56.98% of the total cost of attendance. 
• The cost of tuition decreased 0.47% from the 2021-22 academic year to 2022-23. 
• The cost of tuition increased 0.51% from the 2020-21 academic year to 2021-22.
• For out-of-state students, tuition & fees are $41,900 or 81.68% more than in-state students pay. 
• Room and board average $13,287, up 0.52% year-over-year (YoY). 
• The total cost of attendance at an average private 4-year institution is $65,793. 
• Tuition & fees are $50,094 or 76.14% of the total cost of attendance. 
• The cost of tuition at private colleges increased 2.30% from the 2021-22 academic year to 2022-23. 
• The cost of tuition at private colleges increased 1.38% from the 2020-21 academic year to 2021-22.
• Room and board average $15,699, up 2.70% YoY.
• Public 2-year institutions charge $6,920 for in-state tuition and fees, up 0.00% YoY. 
• Out-of-state students pay $13,640 annually to attend public 2-year schools, which is 65.37% 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 23.71% more than the national average cost of attendance at a public 4-year institution. The average private university costs 26.62% less, and local community colleges are 45.09% more expensive than they are nationwide.

• The total cost of attendance at an average public 4-year institution is $27,697 for in-state students.
• Tuition & fees are $14,825 or 53.52% of the total cost of attendance. 
• The cost of tuition increased 3.86% from the 2021-22 academic year to 2022-23. 
• The cost of tuition increased 2.49% from the 2020-21 academic year to 2021-22. 
• For out-of-state students, tuition & fees are $37,730 or 87.17% more than in-state students pay. 
• Room and board average $12,872, up 5.43% year-over-year (YoY).
• The total cost of attendance at an average private 4-year institution is $36,434. 
• Tuition & fees are $24,043 or 65.99% of the total cost of attendance. 
• The cost of tuition at private colleges increased 0.85% from the 2021-22 academic year to 2022-23. 
• The cost of tuition at private colleges increased 2.81% from the 2020-21 academic year to 2021-22. 
• Room and board average $12,392, up 4.66% YoY.
• Public 2-year institutions charge $5,220 for in-state tuition and fees, down 0.47% YoY. 
• Out-of-state students pay $11,511 annually to attend public 2-year schools, which is 75.19% 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 2.61% less than the national average cost of attendance at a public 4-year institution. The average private university costs 13.77% more, and local community colleges are 28.50% more expensive than they are nationwide. 

• The total cost of attendance at an average public 4-year institution is $22,974 for in-state students. 
• Tuition & fees are $8,006 or 34.85% of the total cost of attendance. 
• The cost of tuition increased 2.09% from the 2021-22 academic year to 2022-23. 
• The cost of tuition increased 4.77% from the 2020-21 academic year to 2021-22. 
• For out-of-state students, tuition & fees are $30,444 or 116.71% more than in-state students pay. 
• Room and board average $14,968, up 8.14% year-over-year (YoY). 
• The total cost of attendance at an average private 4-year institution is $56,492. 
• Tuition & fees are $42,339 or 74.95% of the total cost of attendance. 
• The cost of tuition at private colleges increased 3.67% from the 2021-22 academic year to 2022-23. 
• The cost of tuition at private colleges increased 0.02% from the 2020-21 academic year to 2021-22. 
• Room and board average $14,153, up 8.92% YoY.
• Public 2-year institutions charge $4,623 for in-state tuition and fees, down 2.18% YoY. 
• Out-of-state students pay $8,295 annually to attend public 2-year schools, which is 56.84% 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 is the most expensive public 4-year institution; in-state students pay $24,761.
• Shoreline Community College, a public postsecondary school, is the most expensive 2-year institution; in-state students pay $14,979. 

Average Cost of College in West Virginia

College in West Virginia costs 9.47% less than the national average cost of attendance at a public 4-year institution. The average private university costs 54.53% less, and local community colleges are 27.84% more expensive than they are nationwide. 

• The total cost of attendance at an average public 4-year institution is $20,269 for in-state students. 
• Tuition & fees are $8,715 or 42.99% of the total cost of attendance. 
• The cost of tuition increased 2.98% from the 2021-22 academic year to 2022-23. 
• The cost of tuition increased 2.40% from the 2020-21 academic year to 2021-22. 
• For out-of-state students, tuition & fees are $23,521 or 91.86% more than in-state students pay. 
• Room and board average $11,555, up 0.13% year-over-year (YoY).
• The total cost of attendance at an average private 4-year institution is $22,576. 
• Tuition & fees are $12,133 or 53.74% of the total cost of attendance. 
• The cost of tuition at private colleges increased 0.014% from the 2021-22 academic year to 2022-23. 
• The cost of tuition at private colleges decreased 2.40% from the 2020-21 academic year to 2021-22. 
• Room and board average $10,444, up 3.32% YoY. 
• Public 2-year institutions charge $4,600 for in-state tuition and fees, up 1.23% YoY.
• Out-of-state students pay $10,776 annually to attend public 2-year schools, which is 80.33% more than in-state attendees. 
• Bethany College, a private 4-year institution, is the most expensive postsecondary school; the cost of attendance is $42,760 per year. 
• West Virginia State University is the most expensive public 4-year institution; in-state students pay $20,775. 
• Pierpont Community and Technical College is the most expensive 2-year institution; in-state students pay $15,136. 

Average Cost of College in Wisconsin

College in Wisconsin costs 9.47% less than the national average cost of attendance at a public 4-year institution. The average private university costs 0.71% more, and local community colleges are 29.40% more expensive than they are nationwide. 

• The total cost of attendance at an average public 4-year institution is $18,438 for in-state students. 
• Tuition & fees are $8,974 or 48.67% of the total cost of attendance. 
• The cost of tuition increased 0.77% from the 2021-22 academic year to 2022-23.
• The cost of tuition increased 0.77% from the 2020-21 academic year to 2021-22. 
• For out-of-state students, tuition & fees are $29,256 or 106.11% more than in-state students pay.
• Room and board average $9,464, a 1.00% change year-over-year (YoY). 
• The total cost of attendance at an average private 4-year institution is $50,009.
• Tuition & fees are $37,686 or 75.36% of the total cost of attendance. 
• The cost of tuition at private colleges increased 2.73% from the 2021-22 academic year to 2022-23. 
• The cost of tuition at private colleges increased 2.81% from the 2020-21 academic year to 2021-22. 
• Room and board average $12,332, up 3.07% YoY. 
• Public 2-year institutions charge $4,656 for in-state tuition and fees, up 1.53% YoY. 
• Out-of-state students pay $6,686 annually to attend public 2-year schools, 35.81% 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. 
• The University of Wisconsin-Madison is the most expensive public 4-year institution; in-state students pay $22,283. 
• Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College, a public postsecondary school, is the most expensive 2-year institution; in-state students pay $11,952. 

Average Cost of College in Wyoming

College in Wyoming costs 31.91% 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 16.52% more expensive than they are nationwide. 

• The total cost of attendance at an average public 4-year institution is $15,244 for in-state students. 
• Tuition & fees are $5,100 or 33.46% of the total cost of attendance.
• The cost of tuition increased 3.48% from the 2021-22 academic year to 2022-23. 
• The cost of tuition increased 3.01% from the 2020-21 academic year to 2021-22. 
• For out-of-state students, tuition & fees are $15,215 or 99.57% more than in-state students pay. 
• Room and board average $10,144, down 4.56% year-over-year (YoY). 
• Public 2-year institutions charge $4,192 for in-state tuition and fees, down 2.99% YoY. 
• Out-of-state students pay $9,990 annually to attend public 2-year schools, which is 81.75% more than in-state students pay. 
• The 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. Chronicle, Tuition and Fees, 1998-99 Through 2020-21