Average Cost of College by State

Report Highlights. The average U.S. college tuition for the AY26-27 is $10,946 for in-state students and $31,970 for out-of-state students at public 4-year institutions. 

  • Vermont has the highest average yearly in-state tuition of $19,797 at public institutions.
  • Florida has the lowest average yearly in-state tuition of $4,939 at public institutions.
  • Massachusetts has the highest average yearly tuition of $62,421 for private institutions.
  • Nationwide, public on-campus room & board costs account for an additional $14,274 per year on average.

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Average Cost of State College

Public institutions subsidized with taxpayer dollars tend to be less expensive than private schools.

  • Wyoming has the lowest total* cost of attendance for public 4-year schools at an average cost of $16,800 for in-state attendees in AY26-27.
  • South Dakota public 4-year institutions have the least expensive dorm rooms ($4,678 for AY26-27).
  • Wisconsin institutions charge the least for meal plans at $4,183 in AY26-27.
  • Utah has the lowest average cost of attendance at private 4-year institutions ($17,966 for AY26-27).
  • California is home to the most expensive public 4-year school; University of California-Berkeley has a $51,335 sticker price** for AY26-27.
  • Haskell Indian Nations University in Lawrence, Kansas is the most affordable public 4-year postsecondary institution ($10,341 for AY26-27).

*In this report, the total cost of college includes tuition, fees, room, and board unless otherwise noted.
**“Sticker price” refers to the advertised total cost of attendance.

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Community College Costs by State

Community college or public 2-year institutions generally have the most affordable postsecondary programs.

  • California has the most affordable community college tuition for in-state attendees at an average cost of $1,538 for AY26-27.
  • The most expensive community colleges are in South Dakota, where tuition and fees average $8,728 for AY26-27.
  • California is home to the most expensive public 2-year institution in the nation; West Valley College has a $59,499 sticker price for AY26-27.
  • The most affordable public 2-year institution (Cleveland Community College in Shelby, North Carolina) advertises a total cost of attendance of $7,478 for AY26-27.

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Private College Costs by State

There are private 2-year and 4-year colleges, nonprofit and for-profit.

  • Utah is home to the most affordable private 4-year institutions with an average total cost of $17,996 for AY26-27.
  • Idaho has the lowest tuition rates for private 4-year colleges ($7,072 for AY26-27).
  • California is home to the most affordable private postsecondary school, the University of the People ($3,801 for AY26-27).
  • The Jewish Theological Seminary of America in New York is the most expensive private postsecondary institution ($102,542 for AY26-27).
Alabama Cost of College 2026-27
Institution Type Charge Cost
Public 4-Year In-State Tuition & Fees $13,342
Out-of-State Tuition & Fees $33,288
Room $7,192
Board $5,347
In-State Total $25,881
Out-of-State Total $45,827
Private 4-Year Tuition & Fees $18,278
Room $6,311
Board $5,930
Total $30,519
Public 2-Year In-State Tuition & Fees $6,015
Out-of-State Tuition & Fees $10,551

Average Cost of College in Alabama

The total cost to attend a 4-year public institution in Alabama is 2.62% more than the national average.

  • The average private university in Alabama costs 46.7% less than the national average.
  • Alabama community college tuition and fees are 45.4% more expensive than they are nationwide.
  • Tuition & fees represent 51.6% of the total cost of attendance for Alabama residents at public 4-year colleges.
  • For out-of-state students, tuition & fees represent 72.6% of the total cost of attendance at Alabama’s public 4-year institutions.
  • The total in-state cost of attendance at Alabama public 4-year increases 3.71% in a typical year.
  • The most expensive college in Alabama is private 4-year Samford University ($63,619 AY26-27 sticker price).
  • Auburn University is the most expensive state-funded college in Alabama ($38,491 AY26-27 sticker price).
  • The most affordable college in Alabama is Snead State Community College ($14,074 AY26-27 sticker price).
Alaska Cost of College 2026-27
Institution Type Charge Cost
Public 4-Year In-State Tuition & Fees $9,545
Out-of-State Tuition & Fees $27,997
Room $7,266
Board $8,360
In-State Total $25,171
Out-of-State Total $43,623
Private 4-Year Tuition & Fees $20,267
Room $3,213
Board $5,137
Total $28,571
Public 2-Year In-State Tuition & Fees NA
Out-of-State Tuition & Fees NA

Average Cost of College in Alaska

The total cost to attend a 4-year public institution in Alaska is 0.19% less than the national average.

  • The average private university in Alaska costs 50.0% less than the national average.
  • Tuition & fees represent 37.9% of the total cost of attendance for Alaska residents at public 4-year colleges.
  • For out-of-state students, tuition & fees represent 64.2% of the total cost of attendance at Alaska’s public 4-year institutions.
  • The total in-state cost of attendance at Alaska public 4-year increases 3.71% in a typical year.
  • Charter College is the most expensive college in Alaska ($47,119 AY26-27 sticker price).
  • The most expensive state college is the University of Alaska Anchorage ($32,750 AY26-27 sticker price).
  • The most affordable college in Alaska is Alaska Bible College ($22,294 AY26-27 sticker price).
Arizona Cost of College 2026-27
Institution Type Charge Cost
Public 4-Year In-State Tuition & Fees $13,982
Out-of-State Tuition & Fees $31,969
Room $9,627
Board $6,444
In-State Total $30,053
Out-of-State Total $48,040
Private 4-Year Tuition & Fees $14,516
Room $6,146
Board $4,569
Total $23,995
Public 2-Year In-State Tuition & Fees $2,346
Out-of-State Tuition & Fees $7,450

Average Cost of College in Arizona

The total cost to attend a 4-year public institution in Arizona is 19.2% more than the national average.

  • The average private university in Arizona costs 58.0% less than the national average.
  • Arizona community college tuition and fees are 43.3% less expensive than they are nationwide.
  • Tuition & fees represent 46.5% of the total cost of attendance for Arizona residents at public 4-year colleges.
  • For out-of-state students, tuition & fees represent 66.5% of the total cost of attendance at Arizona’s public 4-year institutions.
  • The total in-state cost of attendance at Arizona public 4-year increases 3.58% in a typical year.
  • The most expensive Arizona college is Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University – Prescott ($67,416 AY26-27 sticker price).
  • The University of Arizona is the most expensive state college ($38,073 AY26-27 sticker price).
  • The most affordable college in Arizona is Tohono O’odham Community College ($12,071 AY26-27 sticker price).
Arkansas Cost of College 2026-27
Institution Type Charge Cost
Public 4-Year In-State Tuition & Fees $10,097
Out-of-State Tuition & Fees $27,559
Room $7,335
Board $5,086
In-State Total $22,518
Out-of-State Total $39,980
Private 4-Year Tuition & Fees $28,647
Room $5,208
Board $4,852
Total $38,707
Public 2-Year In-State Tuition & Fees $4,283
Out-of-State Tuition & Fees $5,595

Average Cost of College in Arkansas

The total cost to attend a 4-year public institution in Arkansas is 10.7% less than the national average.

  • The average private university in Arkansas costs 32.3% less than the national average.
  • Arkansas community college tuition and fees are 3.52% more expensive than they are nationwide.
  • Tuition & fees represent 44.8% of the total cost of attendance for Arkansas residents at public 4-year colleges.
  • For out-of-state students, tuition & fees represent 68.9% of the total cost of attendance at Arkansas’ public 4-year institutions.
  • The total in-state cost of attendance at Arkansas public 4-year increases 3.70% in a typical year.
  • The most expensive state college is Northwest Technical Institute ($35,769 AY26-27 sticker price).
  • The University of Arkansas is the second-most expensive state college ($33,249 AY26-27 sticker price).
  • The most affordable college in Arkansas is Ozarka College ($16,991 AY26-27 sticker price).
California Cost of College 2026-27
Institution Type Charge Cost
Public 4-Year In-State Tuition & Fees $9,546
Out-of-State Tuition & Fees $35,452
Room $10,459
Board $7,662
In-State Total $27,667
Out-of-State Total $53,573
Private 4-Year Tuition & Fees $48,477
Room $10,391
Board $8,202
Total $67,070
Public 2-Year In-State Tuition & Fees $1,538
Out-of-State Tuition & Fees $11,126

Average Cost of College in California

The total cost to attend a 4-year public institution in California is 9.70% more than the national average.

  • The average private university in California costs 17.1% more than the national average.
  • California community college tuition and fees are 62.8% less expensive than they are nationwide.
  • Tuition & fees represent 34.5% of the total cost of attendance for California residents at public 4-year colleges.
  • For out-of-state students, tuition & fees represent 66.2% of the total cost of attendance at California’s public 4-year institutions.
  • The total in-state cost of attendance at California public 4-year increases 2.37% in a typical year.
  • The most expensive California college is Pepperdine University ($102,438 AY26-27 sticker price).
  • West Valley College is the most expensive state college ($59,499 AY26-27 sticker price).
  • The most affordable college in California is the University of the People ($3,801 AY26-27 sticker price).
Colorado Cost of College 2026-27
Institution Type Charge Cost
Public 4-Year In-State Tuition & Fees $11,286
Out-of-State Tuition & Fees $35,794
Room $8,119
Board $7,903
In-State Total $27,308
Out-of-State Total $51,816
Private 4-Year Tuition & Fees $30,872
Room $9,790
Board $6,754
Total $47,416
Public 2-Year In-State Tuition & Fees $3,800
Out-of-State Tuition & Fees $7,209

Average Cost of College in Colorado

The total cost to attend a 4-year public institution in Colorado is 8.28% more than the national average.

  • The average private university in Colorado costs 17.2% less than the national average.
  • Colorado community college tuition and fees are 8.15% less expensive than they are nationwide.
  • Tuition & fees represent 41.3% of the total cost of attendance for Colorado residents at public 4-year colleges.
  • For out-of-state students, tuition & fees represent 69.1% of the total cost of attendance at Colorado’s public 4-year institutions.
  • The total in-state cost of attendance at Colorado public 4-year increases 3.31% in a typical year.
  • The most expensive postsecondary institution in Colorado is the private Colorado College ($98,042 AY26-27 sticker price).
  • The Colorado School of Mines is the most expensive state college ($46,459 AY26-27 sticker price).
  • The most affordable college in Colorado is Colorado Mountain College ($21,886 AY26-27 sticker price).
Connecticut Cost of College 2026-27
Institution Type Charge Cost
Public 4-Year In-State Tuition & Fees $19,149
Out-of-State Tuition & Fees $43,560
Room $8,784
Board $6,974
In-State Total $34,907
Out-of-State Total $59,318
Private 4-Year Tuition & Fees $49,935
Room $10,549
Board $7,521
Total $68,005
Public 2-Year In-State Tuition & Fees $5,376
Out-of-State Tuition & Fees $15,833

Average Cost of College in Connecticut

The total cost to attend a 4-year public institution in Connecticut is 38.4% more than the national average.

  • The average private university in Connecticut costs 19.0% more than the national average.
  • Connecticut community college tuition and fees are 29.9% more expensive than they are nationwide.
  • Tuition & fees represent 54.9% of the total cost of attendance for Connecticut residents at public 4-year colleges.
  • For out-of-state students, tuition & fees represent 73.4% of the total cost of attendance at Connecticut’s public 4-year institutions.
  • The total in-state cost of attendance at Connecticut public 4-year increases 3.73% in a typical year.
  • The most expensive postsecondary institution in Connecticut is the private Wesleyan University ($99,447 AY26-27 sticker price).
  • The University of Connecticut is the most expensive state college ($43,543 AY26-27 sticker price).
  • The most affordable college in Connecticut is Three Rivers Community College ($18,020 AY26-27 sticker price).
Delaware Cost of College 2026-27
Institution Type Charge Cost
Public 4-Year In-State Tuition & Fees $12,988
Out-of-State Tuition & Fees $38,420
Room $9,874
Board $6,589
In-State Total $29,451
Out-of-State Total $54,883
Private 4-Year Tuition & Fees $11,919
Room $9,478
Board $2,315
Total $23,712
Public 2-Year In-State Tuition & Fees NA
Out-of-State Tuition & Fees NA

Average Cost of College in Delaware

The total cost to attend a 4-year public institution in Delaware is 16.8% more than the national average.

  • The average private university in Delaware costs 59.1% less than the national average.
  • Tuition & fees represent 44.1% of the total cost of attendance for Delaware residents at public 4-year colleges.
  • For out-of-state students, tuition & fees represent 70.0% of the total cost of attendance at Delaware’s public 4-year institutions.
  • The total in-state cost of attendance at Delaware public 4-year increases 2.59% in a typical year.
  • The most expensive college in Delaware is the private 4-year Delaware College of Art and Design ($55,607 AY26-27 sticker price).
  • University of Delaware is the most expensive state college ($37,448 AY26-27 sticker price).
  • The most affordable college in Delaware is Delaware Technical Community College-Terry ($31,263 AY26-27 sticker price).
District of Columbia Cost of College 2026-27
Institution Type Charge Cost
Public 4-Year In-State Tuition & Fees $6,415
Out-of-State Tuition & Fees $12,688
Room NA
Board NA
In-State Total NA
Out-of-State Total NA
Private 4-Year Tuition & Fees $56,688
Room $12,754
Board $8,104
Total $77,546
Public 2-Year In-State Tuition & Fees NA
Out-of-State Tuition & Fees NA

Average Cost of College in District of Columbia

The average private university in the District of Columbia costs 35.5% more than the national average.

  • The most expensive college in D.C. is private 4-year Georgetown University ($98,835 AY26-27 sticker price).
  • University of the District of Columbia is the most expensive state college ($30,578 AY26-27 sticker price).
  • The most affordable college in D.C. is the for-profit University of the Potomac-Washington DC Campus ($24,277 AY26-27 sticker price).
Florida Cost of College 2026-27
Institution Type Charge Cost
Public 4-Year In-State Tuition & Fees $4,939
Out-of-State Tuition & Fees $18,363
Room $7,185
Board $5,399
In-State Total $17,523
Out-of-State Total $30,947
Private 4-Year Tuition & Fees $35,863
Room $9,007
Board $7,395
Total $52,265
Public 2-Year In-State Tuition & Fees NA
Out-of-State Tuition & Fees NA

Average Cost of College in Florida

The total cost to attend a 4-year public institution in Florida is 30.5% less than the national average.

  • The average private university in Florida costs 8.78% less than the national average.
  • Tuition & fees represent 28.2% of the total cost of attendance for Florida residents at public 4-year colleges.
  • For out-of-state students, tuition & fees represent 59.3% of the total cost of attendance at Florida’s public 4-year institutions.
  • The total in-state cost of attendance at Florida public 4-year increases 1.99% in a typical year.
  • The most expensive college in Florida is private 4-year University of Miami ($100,999 AY26-27 sticker price).
  • Broward College is the most expensive state college ($45,006 AY26-27 sticker price).
  • The most affordable college in Florida is public 4-year Chipola College ($11,711 AY26-27 sticker price).
Georgia Cost of College 2026-27
Institution Type Charge Cost
Public 4-Year In-State Tuition & Fees $7,952
Out-of-State Tuition & Fees $26,476
Room $8,048
Board $4,691
In-State Total $20,691
Out-of-State Total $39,215
Private 4-Year Tuition & Fees $36,751
Room $9,279
Board $6,818
Total $52,848
Public 2-Year In-State Tuition & Fees $3,436
Out-of-State Tuition & Fees $8,469

Average Cost of College in Georgia

The total cost to attend a 4-year public institution in Georgia is 18.0% less than the national average.

  • The average private university in Georgia costs 7.69% less than the national average.
  • Georgia community college tuition and fees are 17.0% less expensive than they are nationwide.
  • Tuition & fees represent 38.4% of the total cost of attendance for Georgia residents at public 4-year colleges.
  • For out-of-state students, tuition & fees represent 67.5% of the total cost of attendance at Georgia’s public 4-year institutions.
  • The total in-state cost of attendance at Georgia public 4-year increases 2.45% in a typical year.
  • The most expensive college in Georgia is private 4-year Emory University ($94,490 AY26-27 sticker price).
  • Gwinnett Technical College is the most expensive public college in Georgia ($49,393 AY26-27 sticker price).
  • The most affordable college in Georgia is Coastal Pines Technical College ($14,173 AY26-27 sticker price).
Hawaii Cost of College 2026-27
Institution Type Charge Cost
Public 4-Year In-State Tuition & Fees $12,485
Out-of-State Tuition & Fees $39,047
Room $6,607
Board $7,096
In-State Total $26,188
Out-of-State Total $52,750
Private 4-Year Tuition & Fees $26,009
Room $7,429
Board $8,199
Total $41,637
Public 2-Year In-State Tuition & Fees $3,765
Out-of-State Tuition & Fees $9,009

Average Cost of College in Hawaii

The total cost to attend a 4-year public institution in Hawaii is 3.84% more than the national average.

  • The average private university in Hawaii costs 27.3% less than the national average.
  • Hawaii community college tuition and fees are 9.00% less expensive than they are nationwide.
  • Tuition & fees represent 47.7% of the total cost of attendance for Hawaii residents at public 4-year colleges.
  • For out-of-state students, tuition & fees represent 74.0% of the total cost of attendance at Hawaii’s public 4-year institutions.
  • The total in-state cost of attendance at Hawaii public 4-year increases 3.47% in a typical year.
  • The most expensive college in Hawaii is private 4-year Hawaii Pacific University ($63,638,077 AY26-27 sticker price).
  • Kapiolani Community College is the most expensive state college ($37,829 AY26-27 sticker price).
  • The most affordable college in Hawaii is the University of Hawaii at Hilo ($27,084 AY26-27 sticker price).
Idaho Cost of College 2026-27
Institution Type Charge Cost
Public 4-Year In-State Tuition & Fees $8,768
Out-of-State Tuition & Fees $29,854
Room $6,120
Board $5,907
In-State Total $20,795
Out-of-State Total $41,881
Private 4-Year Tuition & Fees $7,072
Room $3,103
Board $10,450
Total $20,625
Public 2-Year In-State Tuition & Fees $3,718
Out-of-State Tuition & Fees $8,715

Average Cost of College in Idaho

The total cost to attend a 4-year public institution in Idaho is 17.5% less than the national average.

  • The average private university in Idaho costs 65.5% less than the national average.
  • Idaho community college tuition and fees are 10.1% less expensive than they are nationwide.
  • Tuition & fees represent 42.2% of the total cost of attendance for Idaho residents at public 4-year colleges.
  • For out-of-state students, tuition & fees represent 71.3% of the total cost of attendance at Idaho’s public 4-year institutions.
  • The total in-state cost of attendance at Idaho public 4-year increases 3.61% in a typical year.
  • The most expensive college in Idaho is private 4-year Northwest Nazarene University ($63,596 AY26-27 sticker price).
  • Boise State University is the most expensive state college ($33,890 AY26-27 sticker price).
  • The most affordable college in Idaho is Brigham Young University-Idaho ($17,569 AY26-27 sticker price).
Illinois Cost of College 2026-27
Institution Type Charge Cost
Public 4-Year In-State Tuition & Fees $16,653
Out-of-State Tuition & Fees $31,855
Room $7,164
Board $6,270
In-State Total $30,087
Out-of-State Total $45,289
Private 4-Year Tuition & Fees $43,712
Room $9,657
Board $6,715
Total $60,084
Public 2-Year In-State Tuition & Fees $4,902
Out-of-State Tuition & Fees $12,956

Average Cost of College in Illinois

The total cost to attend a 4-year public institution in Illinois is 19.3% more than the national average.

  • The average private university in Illinois costs 5.05% more than the national average.
  • Illinois community college tuition and fees are 18.5% more expensive than they are nationwide.
  • Tuition & fees represent 55.4% of the total cost of attendance for Illinois residents at public 4-year colleges.
  • For out-of-state students, tuition & fees represent 70.3% of the total cost of attendance at Illinois’ public 4-year institutions.
  • The total in-state cost of attendance at Illinois public 4-year increases 2.57% in a typical year.
  • The most expensive college in Illinois is private 4-year Northwestern University ($101,485 AY26-27 sticker price).
  • Waubonsee Community College is the most expensive state college in Illinois ($47,676 AY26-27 sticker price).
  • The most affordable college in Illinois is private 2-year Estelle Medical Academy ($12,512 AY26-27 sticker price).
Indiana Cost of College 2026-27
Institution Type Charge Cost
Public 4-Year In-State Tuition & Fees $10,850
Out-of-State Tuition & Fees $33,258
Room $6,412
Board $5,324
In-State Total $22,586
Out-of-State Total $44,994
Private 4-Year Tuition & Fees $44,055
Room $8,181
Board $7,330
Total $59,566
Public 2-Year In-State Tuition & Fees $5,254
Out-of-State Tuition & Fees $9,793

Average Cost of College in Indiana

The total cost to attend a 4-year public institution in Indiana is 10.4% less than the national average.

  • The average private university in Indiana costs 4.39% more than the national average.
  • Indiana community college tuition and fees are 27.0% more expensive than they are nationwide.
  • Tuition & fees represent 48.0% of the total cost of attendance for Indiana residents at public 4-year colleges.
  • For out-of-state students, tuition & fees represent 73.9% of the total cost of attendance at Indiana’s public 4-year institutions.
  • The total in-state cost of attendance at Indiana public 4-year increases 1.82% in a typical year.
  • The most expensive college in Indiana is private 4-year University of Notre Dame ($91,305 AY26-27 sticker price).
  • Indiana University-Bloomington is the most expensive state college ($31,884 AY26-27 sticker price).
  • The most affordable college in Indiana is private 4-year Union Bible College ($16,860 AY26-27 sticker price).
Iowa Cost of College 2026-27
Institution Type Charge Cost
Public 4-Year In-State Tuition & Fees $11,484
Out-of-State Tuition & Fees $32,266
Room $5,575
Board $5,986
In-State Total $23,045
Out-of-State Total $43,827
Private 4-Year Tuition & Fees $48,582
Room $6,449
Board $6,081
Total $61,112
Public 2-Year In-State Tuition & Fees $6,418
Out-of-State Tuition & Fees $7,765

Average Cost of College in Iowa

The total cost to attend a 4-year public institution in Iowa is 8.62% less than the national average.

  • The average private university in Iowa costs 6.27% more than the national average.
  • Iowa community college tuition and fees are 55.1% more expensive than they are nationwide.
  • Tuition & fees represent 49.8% of the total cost of attendance for Iowa residents at public 4-year colleges.
  • For out-of-state students, tuition & fees represent 73.6% of the total cost of attendance at Iowa’s public 4-year institutions.
  • The total in-state cost of attendance at Iowa public 4-year increases 2.78% in a typical year.
  • The most expensive college in Iowa is private 4-year Grinnell College ($94,033 AY26-27 sticker price).
  • University of Iowa is the most expensive state college ($31,065 AY26-27 sticker price).
  • The most affordable college in Iowa is Des Moines Area Community College ($18,429 AY26-27 sticker price).
Kansas Cost of College 2026-27
Institution Type Charge Cost
Public 4-Year In-State Tuition & Fees $10,576
Out-of-State Tuition & Fees $26,850
Room $6,523
Board $5,158
In-State Total $22,257
Out-of-State Total $38,531
Private 4-Year Tuition & Fees $36,567
Room $5,856
Board $7,080
Total $49,503
Public 2-Year In-State Tuition & Fees $4,250
Out-of-State Tuition & Fees $5,225

Average Cost of College in Kansas

The total cost to attend a 4-year public institution in Kansas is 11.8% less than the national average.

  • The average private university in Kansas costs 13.2% less than the national average.
  • Kansas community college tuition and fees are 2.73% more expensive than they are nationwide.
  • Tuition & fees represent 47.5% of the total cost of attendance for Kansas residents at public 4-year colleges.
  • For out-of-state students, tuition & fees represent 69.7% of the total cost of attendance at Kansas’ public 4-year institutions.
  • The total in-state cost of attendance at Kansas public 4-year increases 3.29% in a typical year.
  • The most expensive college in Kansas is private 4-year MidAmerica Nazarene University ($67,224 AY26-27 sticker price).
  • Johnson County Community College is the most expensive state college ($35,069 AY26-27 sticker price).
  • The most affordable college in Kansas is public 4-year Haskell Indian Nations University ($10,341 AY26-27 sticker price).
Kentucky Cost of College 2026-27
Institution Type Charge Cost
Public 4-Year In-State Tuition & Fees $12,999
Out-of-State Tuition & Fees $31,033
Room $8,819
Board $4,953
In-State Total $26,771
Out-of-State Total $44,805
Private 4-Year Tuition & Fees $32,658
Room $5,396
Board $5,315
Total $43,369
Public 2-Year In-State Tuition & Fees $5,215
Out-of-State Tuition & Fees $17,535

Average Cost of College in Kentucky

The total cost to attend a 4-year public institution in Kentucky is 6.15% more than the national average.

  • The average private university in Kentucky costs 24.0% less than the national average.
  • Kentucky community college tuition and fees are 26.0% more expensive than they are nationwide.
  • Tuition & fees represent 48.6% of the total cost of attendance for Kentucky residents at public 4-year colleges.
  • For out-of-state students, tuition & fees represent 69.3% of the total cost of attendance at Kentucky’s public 4-year institutions.
  • The total in-state cost of attendance at Kentucky public 4-year increases 3.67% in a typical year.
  • The most expensive college in Kentucky is private 4-year Centre College ($75,589 AY26-27 sticker price).
  • University of Kentucky is the most expensive state college ($39,080 AY26-27 sticker price).
  • The most affordable college in Kentucky is Gateway Community and Technical College ($19,222 AY26-27 sticker price).
Louisiana Cost of College 2026-27
Institution Type Charge Cost
Public 4-Year In-State Tuition & Fees $12,716
Out-of-State Tuition & Fees $28,013
Room $8,017
Board $5,236
In-State Total $25,969
Out-of-State Total $41,266
Private 4-Year Tuition & Fees $53,757
Room $9,686
Board $7,856
Total $71,299
Public 2-Year In-State Tuition & Fees $5,689
Out-of-State Tuition & Fees $5,070

Average Cost of College in Louisiana

The total cost to attend a 4-year public institution in Louisiana is 2.97% more than the national average.

  • The average private university in Louisiana costs 24.8% more than the national average.
  • Louisiana community college tuition and fees are 37.5% more expensive than they are nationwide.
  • Tuition & fees represent 49.0% of the total cost of attendance for Louisiana residents at public 4-year colleges.
  • For out-of-state students, tuition & fees represent 67.9% of the total cost of attendance at Louisiana’s public 4-year institutions.
  • The total in-state cost of attendance at Louisiana public 4-year increases 5.01% in a typical year.
  • The most expensive college in Louisiana is Tulane University of Louisiana ($98,128 AY26-27 sticker price).
  • Louisiana State University Agricultural & Mechanical College is the most expensive public college ($38,792 AY26-27 sticker price).
  • The most affordable college in Louisiana is Louisiana Delta Community College ($18,486 AY26-27 sticker price).
Maine Cost of College 2026-27
Institution Type Charge Cost
Public 4-Year In-State Tuition & Fees $11,642
Out-of-State Tuition & Fees $33,599
Room $6,272
Board $5,782
In-State Total $23,696
Out-of-State Total $45,653
Private 4-Year Tuition & Fees $44,627
Room $8,324
Board $8,400
Total $61,351
Public 2-Year In-State Tuition & Fees $3,939
Out-of-State Tuition & Fees $6,958

Average Cost of College in Maine

The total cost to attend a 4-year public institution in Maine is 6.04% less than the national average.

  • The average private university in Maine costs 7.70% more than the national average.
  • Maine community college tuition and fees are 4.80% less expensive than they are nationwide.
  • Tuition & fees represent 49.1% of the total cost of attendance for Maine residents at public 4-year colleges.
  • For out-of-state students, tuition & fees represent 73.6% of the total cost of attendance at Maine’s public 4-year institutions.
  • The total in-state cost of attendance at Maine public 4-year increases 1.81% in a typical year.
  • The most expensive college in Maine is private 4-year Colby College ($95,540 AY26-27 sticker price).
  • Maine Maritime Academy is the most expensive state college ($33,193 AY26-27 sticker price).
  • The most affordable college in Maine is Washington County Community College ($17,745 AY26-27 sticker price).
Maryland Cost of College 2026-27
Institution Type Charge Cost
Public 4-Year In-State Tuition & Fees $11,066
Out-of-State Tuition & Fees $29,634
Room $9,114
Board $6,760
In-State Total $26,940
Out-of-State Total $45,508
Private 4-Year Tuition & Fees $55,185
Room $10,365
Board $7,934
Total $73,484
Public 2-Year In-State Tuition & Fees $4,913
Out-of-State Tuition & Fees $10,698

Average Cost of College in Maryland

The total cost to attend a 4-year public institution in Maryland is 6.82% more than the national average.

  • The average private university in Maryland costs 30.5% more than the national average.
  • Maryland community college tuition and fees are 18.7% more expensive than they are nationwide.
  • Tuition & fees represent 41.1% of the total cost of attendance for Maryland residents at public 4-year colleges.
  • For out-of-state students, tuition & fees represent 65.1% of the total cost of attendance at Maryland’s public 4-year institutions.
  • The total in-state cost of attendance at Maryland public 4-year increases 2.93% in a typical year.
  • The most expensive college in Maryland is Johns Hopkins University ($94,596 AY26-27 sticker price).
  • Montgomery College is the most expensive state college ($45,883 AY26-27 sticker price).
  • The most affordable college in Maryland is public 2-year Carroll Community College ($17,404 AY26-27 sticker price).
Massachusetts Cost of College 2026-27
Institution Type Charge Cost
Public 4-Year In-State Tuition & Fees $16,434
Out-of-State Tuition & Fees $39,822
Room $10,183
Board $7,041
In-State Total $33,658
Out-of-State Total $57,046
Private 4-Year Tuition & Fees $62,421
Room $11,818
Board $8,273
Total $82,512
Public 2-Year In-State Tuition & Fees $6,405
Out-of-State Tuition & Fees $11,491

Average Cost of College in Massachusetts

The total cost to attend a 4-year public institution in Massachusetts is 33.5% more than the national average.

  • The average private university in Massachusetts costs 44.4% more than the national average.
  • Massachusetts community college tuition and fees are 54.8% more expensive than they are nationwide.
  • Tuition & fees represent 48.8% of the total cost of attendance for Massachusetts residents at public 4-year colleges.
  • For out-of-state students, tuition & fees represent 69.8% of the total cost of attendance at Massachusetts’s public 4-year institutions.
  • The total in-state cost of attendance at Massachusetts public 4-year increases 3.59% in a typical year.
  • The most expensive college in Massachusetts is private 4-year Boston College ($100,031 AY26-27 sticker price).
  • Massachusetts College of Art and Design is the most expensive state college ($41,396 AY26-27 sticker price).
  • The most affordable college in Massachusetts is Massachusetts Bay Community College ($20,947 AY26-27 sticker price).
Michigan Cost of College 2026-27
Institution Type Charge Cost
Public 4-Year In-State Tuition & Fees $16,766
Out-of-State Tuition & Fees $46,741
Room $6,386
Board $6,564
In-State Total $29,716
Out-of-State Total $59,691
Private 4-Year Tuition & Fees $42,255
Room $6,717
Board $6,269
Total $55,241
Public 2-Year In-State Tuition & Fees $4,678
Out-of-State Tuition & Fees $8,481

Average Cost of College in Michigan

The total cost to attend a 4-year public institution in Michigan is 17.8% more than the national average.

  • The average private university in Michigan costs 3.93% less than the national average.
  • Michigan community college tuition and fees are 13.1% more expensive than they are nationwide.
  • Tuition & fees represent 56.4% of the total cost of attendance for Michigan residents at public 4-year colleges.
  • For out-of-state students, tuition & fees represent 78.3% of the total cost of attendance at Michigan’s public 4-year institutions.
  • The total in-state cost of attendance at Michigan public 4-year increases 3.07% in a typical year.
  • The most expensive college in Michigan is private 4-year Kalamazoo College ($82,457 AY26-27 sticker price).
  • Mott Community College is the most expensive state college ($50,049 AY26-27 sticker price).
  • The most affordable college in Michigan is Yeshiva Gedolah of Greater Detroit ($13,853 AY26-27 sticker price).
Minnesota Cost of College 2026-27
Institution Type Charge Cost
Public 4-Year In-State Tuition & Fees $14,508
Out-of-State Tuition & Fees $33,186
Room $7,602
Board $5,426
In-State Total $27,536
Out-of-State Total $46,214
Private 4-Year Tuition & Fees $40,754
Room $7,223
Board $6,167
Total $54,144
Public 2-Year In-State Tuition & Fees $6,499
Out-of-State Tuition & Fees $7,245

Average Cost of College in Minnesota

The total cost to attend a 4-year public institution in Minnesota is 9.19% more than the national average.

  • The average private university in Minnesota costs 5.16% less than the national average.
  • Minnesota community college tuition and fees are 57.1% more expensive than they are nationwide.
  • Tuition & fees represent 52.7% of the total cost of attendance for Minnesota residents at public 4-year colleges.
  • For out-of-state students, tuition & fees represent 71.8% of the total cost of attendance at Minnesota’s public 4-year institutions.
  • The total in-state cost of attendance at Minnesota public 4-year increases 3.29% in a typical year.
  • The most expensive college in Minnesota is private 4-year Carleton College ($95,174 AY26-27 sticker price).
  • Metropolitan State University is the most expensive state college ($38,651 AY26-27 sticker price).
  • The most affordable college in Minnesota is Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science ($18,457 AY26-27 sticker price).
Mississippi Cost of College 2026-27
Institution Type Charge Cost
Public 4-Year In-State Tuition & Fees $10,942
Out-of-State Tuition & Fees $25,196
Room $7,474
Board $7,043
In-State Total $25,459
Out-of-State Total $39,713
Private 4-Year Tuition & Fees $22,601
Room $6,271
Board $4,400
Total $33,272
Public 2-Year In-State Tuition & Fees $4,570
Out-of-State Tuition & Fees $7,282

Average Cost of College in Mississippi

The total cost to attend a 4-year public institution in Mississippi is 0.95% more than the national average.

  • The average private university in Mississippi costs 42.2% less than the national average.
  • Mississippi community college tuition and fees are 10.5% more expensive than they are nationwide.
  • Tuition & fees represent 43.0% of the total cost of attendance for Mississippi residents at public 4-year colleges.
  • For out-of-state students, tuition & fees represent 63.4% of the total cost of attendance at Mississippi’s public 4-year institutions.
  • The total in-state cost of attendance at Mississippi public 4-year increases 4.79% in a typical year.
  • The most expensive college in Mississippi is private 4-year Millsaps College ($63,969 AY26-27 sticker price).
  • Jackson State University is the most expensive state college ($49,357 AY26-27 sticker price).
  • The most affordable college in Mississippi is Mississippi Delta Community College ($12,067 AY26-27 sticker price).
Missouri Cost of College 2026-27
Institution Type Charge Cost
Public 4-Year In-State Tuition & Fees $11,029
Out-of-State Tuition & Fees $27,311
Room $7,230
Board $4,498
In-State Total $22,757
Out-of-State Total $39,039
Private 4-Year Tuition & Fees $35,659
Room $8,254
Board $5,146
Total $49,059
Public 2-Year In-State Tuition & Fees $4,795
Out-of-State Tuition & Fees $9,153

Average Cost of College in Missouri

The total cost to attend a 4-year public institution in Missouri is 9.76% less than the national average.

  • The average private university in Missouri costs 14.4% less than the national average.
  • Missouri community college tuition and fees are 15.9% more expensive than they are nationwide.
  • Tuition & fees represent 48.5% of the total cost of attendance for Missouri residents at public 4-year colleges.
  • For out-of-state students, tuition & fees represent 70.0% of the total cost of attendance at Missouri’s public 4-year institutions.
  • The total in-state cost of attendance at Missouri public 4-year increases 2.59% in a typical year.
  • The most expensive college in Missouri is private 4-year Washington University in St. Louis ($98,282 AY26-27 sticker price).
  • Four Rivers Career Center is the most expensive state college ($43,475 AY26-27 sticker price).
  • The most affordable college in Missouri is public 2-year Moberly Area Community College ($18,306 AY26-27 sticker price).
Montana Cost of College 2026-27
Institution Type Charge Cost
Public 4-Year In-State Tuition & Fees $7,914
Out-of-State Tuition & Fees $33,221
Room $5,789
Board $6,696
In-State Total $20,399
Out-of-State Total $45,706
Private 4-Year Tuition & Fees $38,398
Room $5,809
Board $6,273
Total $50,480
Public 2-Year In-State Tuition & Fees $4,247
Out-of-State Tuition & Fees $10,165

Average Cost of College in Montana

The total cost to attend a 4-year public institution in Montana is 19.1% less than the national average.

  • The average private university in Montana costs 12.1% less than the national average.
  • Montana community college tuition and fees are 2.65% more expensive than they are nationwide.
  • Tuition & fees represent 38.8% of the total cost of attendance for Montana residents at public 4-year colleges.
  • For out-of-state students, tuition & fees represent 72.7% of the total cost of attendance at Montana’s public 4-year institutions.
  • The total in-state cost of attendance at Montana public 4-year increases 2.91% in a typical year.
  • The most expensive college in Montana is private 4-year Carroll College ($60,397 AY26-27 sticker price).
  • The University of Montana is the most expensive state college ($31,447 AY26-27 sticker price).
  • The most affordable college in Montana is public 2-year Little Big Horn College ($11,698 AY26-27 sticker price).
Nebraska Cost of College 2026-27
Institution Type Charge Cost
Public 4-Year In-State Tuition & Fees $9,877
Out-of-State Tuition & Fees $24,023
Room $7,357
Board $5,533
In-State Total $22,767
Out-of-State Total $36,913
Private 4-Year Tuition & Fees $29,229
Room $6,502
Board $6,344
Total $42,075
Public 2-Year In-State Tuition & Fees $3,873
Out-of-State Tuition & Fees $4,705

Average Cost of College in Nebraska

The total cost to attend a 4-year public institution in Nebraska is 9.72% less than the national average.

  • The average private university in Nebraska costs 26.5% less than the national average.
  • Nebraska community college tuition and fees are 6.38% less expensive than they are nationwide.
  • Tuition & fees represent 43.4% of the total cost of attendance for Nebraska residents at public 4-year colleges.
  • For out-of-state students, tuition & fees represent 65.1% of the total cost of attendance at Nebraska’s public 4-year institutions.
  • The total in-state cost of attendance at Nebraska public 4-year increases 3.04% in a typical year.
  • The most expensive college in Nebraska is private 4-year Creighton University ($70,214 AY26-27 sticker price).
  • Nebraska Indian Community College is the most expensive state-funded college ($48,528 AY26-27 sticker price).
  • The most affordable college in Nebraska is Central Community College ($16,593 AY26-27 sticker price).
Nevada Cost of College 2026-27
Institution Type Charge Cost
Public 4-Year In-State Tuition & Fees $8,176
Out-of-State Tuition & Fees $27,715
Room $7,000
Board $6,176
In-State Total $21,352
Out-of-State Total $40,891
Private 4-Year Tuition & Fees $27,742
Room NA
Board NA
Total NA
Public 2-Year In-State Tuition & Fees NA
Out-of-State Tuition & Fees NA

Average Cost of College in Nevada

The total cost to attend a 4-year public institution in Nevada is 15.3% less than the national average.

  • The average private university in Nevada costs 58.3% less than the national average.
  • Tuition & fees represent 38.3% of the total cost of attendance for Nevada residents at public 4-year colleges.
  • For out-of-state students, tuition & fees represent 67.8% of the total cost of attendance at Nevada’s public 4-year institutions.
  • The total in-state cost of attendance at Nevada public 4-year increases 2.58% in a typical year.
  • The most expensive college in Nevada is the for-profit 4-year Arizona College of Nursing – Las Vegas ($46,991 AY26-27 sticker price).
  • Western Nevada College is the most expensive state college ($32,554 AY26-27 sticker price).
  • The most affordable college in Nevada is Great Basin College ($15,789 AY26-27 sticker price).
New Hampshire Cost of College 2026-27
Institution Type Charge Cost
Public 4-Year In-State Tuition & Fees $19,488
Out-of-State Tuition & Fees $38,441
Room $8,886
Board $5,411
In-State Total $33,785
Out-of-State Total $52,738
Private 4-Year Tuition & Fees $17,641
Room $9,261
Board $5,117
Total $32,019
Public 2-Year In-State Tuition & Fees $7,378
Out-of-State Tuition & Fees $15,599

Average Cost of College in New Hampshire

The total cost to attend a 4-year public institution in New Hampshire is 34.0% more than the national average.

  • The average private university in New Hampshire costs 44.7% less than the national average.
  • New Hampshire community college tuition and fees are 78.3% more expensive than they are nationwide.
  • Tuition & fees represent 57.7% of the total cost of attendance for New Hampshire residents at public 4-year colleges.
  • For out-of-state students, tuition & fees represent 72.9% of the total cost of attendance at New Hampshire’s public 4-year institutions.
  • The total in-state cost of attendance at New Hampshire public 4-year increases 2.86% in a typical year.
  • The most expensive college in New Hampshire is Dartmouth College ($97,097 AY26-27 sticker price).
  • University of New Hampshire at Manchester is the most expensive state college ($41,733 AY26-27 sticker price).
  • The most affordable college in New Hampshire is the University of New Hampshire College of Professional Studies Online ($20,194 AY26-27 sticker price).
New Jersey Cost of College 2026-27
Institution Type Charge Cost
Public 4-Year In-State Tuition & Fees $17,038
Out-of-State Tuition & Fees $33,515
Room $9,523
Board $5,707
In-State Total $32,268
Out-of-State Total $48,745
Private 4-Year Tuition & Fees $45,718
Room $9,821
Board $6,512
Total $62,051
Public 2-Year In-State Tuition & Fees $5,608
Out-of-State Tuition & Fees $9,576

Average Cost of College in New Jersey

The total cost to attend a 4-year public institution in New Jersey is 28.0% more than the national average.

  • The average private university in New Jersey costs 8.60% more than the national average.
  • New Jersey community college tuition and fees are 35.5% more expensive than they are nationwide.
  • Tuition & fees represent 52.8% of the total cost of attendance for New Jersey residents at public 4-year colleges.
  • For out-of-state students, tuition & fees represent 68.8% of the total cost of attendance at New Jersey’s public 4-year institutions.
  • The total in-state cost of attendance at New Jersey public 4-year increases 2.25% in a typical year.
  • The most expensive college in New Jersey is Princeton University ($94,503 AY26-27 sticker price).
  • The New Jersey Institute of Technology is the most expensive state college ($47,478 AY26-27 sticker price).
  • The most affordable college in New Jersey is private 4-year Bais Medrash Toras Chesed ($13,825 AY26-27 sticker price).
New Mexico Cost of College 2026-27
Institution Type Charge Cost
Public 4-Year In-State Tuition & Fees $8,725
Out-of-State Tuition & Fees $24,759
Room $5,904
Board $5,891
In-State Total $20,520
Out-of-State Total $36,554
Private 4-Year Tuition & Fees $34,038
Room $7,061
Board $6,257
Total $47,356
Public 2-Year In-State Tuition & Fees $2,150
Out-of-State Tuition & Fees $7,789

Average Cost of College in New Mexico

The total cost to attend a 4-year public institution in New Mexico is 18.6% less than the national average.

  • The average private university in New Mexico costs 17.3% less than the national average.
  • New Mexico community college tuition and fees are 48.0% less expensive than they are nationwide.
  • Tuition & fees represent 42.5% of the total cost of attendance for New Mexico residents at public 4-year colleges.
  • For out-of-state students, tuition & fees represent 67.7% of the total cost of attendance at New Mexico’s public 4-year institutions.
  • The total in-state cost of attendance at New Mexico public 4-year increases 3.13% in a typical year.
  • The most expensive college in New Mexico is St. John’s College ($57,655 AY26-27 sticker price).
  • Luna Community College is the most expensive public college ($46,238 AY26-27 sticker price).
  • The most affordable college in New Mexico is Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute ($10,719 AY26-27 sticker price).
New York Cost of College 2026-27
Institution Type Charge Cost
Public 4-Year In-State Tuition & Fees $9,713
Out-of-State Tuition & Fees $23,615
Room $12,315
Board $7,117
In-State Total $29,145
Out-of-State Total $43,047
Private 4-Year Tuition & Fees $53,641
Room $11,845
Board $7,649
Total $73,135
Public 2-Year In-State Tuition & Fees $6,580
Out-of-State Tuition & Fees $10,050

Average Cost of College in New York

The total cost to attend a 4-year public institution in New York is 15.6% more than the national average.

  • The average private university in New York costs 28.0% more than the national average.
  • New York community college tuition and fees are 59.0% more expensive than they are nationwide.
  • Tuition & fees represent 33.3% of the total cost of attendance for New York residents at public 4-year colleges.
  • For out-of-state students, tuition & fees represent 54.9% of the total cost of attendance at New York’s public 4-year institutions.
  • The total in-state cost of attendance at New York public 4-year increases 3.58% in a typical year.
  • The most expensive college in New York is the Jewish Theological Seminary of America ($102,542 AY26-27 sticker price).
  • Veeb Nassau County School of Practical Nursing is the most expensive state college ($56,736 AY26-27 sticker price).
  • The most affordable college in New York is Yeshivas Novominsk ($15,693 AY26-27 sticker price).
North Carolina Cost of College 2026-27
Institution Type Charge Cost
Public 4-Year In-State Tuition & Fees $8,479
Out-of-State Tuition & Fees $25,206
Room $7,599
Board $5,622
In-State Total $21,700
Out-of-State Total $38,427
Private 4-Year Tuition & Fees $47,206
Room $8,463
Board $7,632
Total $63,301
Public 2-Year In-State Tuition & Fees $2,887
Out-of-State Tuition & Fees $8,761

Average Cost of College in North Carolina

The total cost to attend a 4-year public institution in North Carolina is 14.0% less than the national average.

  • The average private university in North Carolina costs 11.0% more than the national average.
  • North Carolina community college tuition and fees are 30.2% less expensive than they are nationwide.
  • Tuition & fees represent 39.1% of the total cost of attendance for North Carolina residents at public 4-year colleges.
  • For out-of-state students, tuition & fees represent 65.6% of the total cost of attendance at North Carolina’s public 4-year institutions.
  • The total in-state cost of attendance at North Carolina public 4-year increases 3.30% in a typical year.
  • The most expensive college in North Carolina is Wake Forest University ($97,678 AY26-27 sticker price).
  • Isothermal Community College is the most expensive public college ($36,080 AY26-27 sticker price).
  • The most affordable college in North Carolina is Cleveland Community College ($7,478 AY26-27 sticker price).
North Dakota Cost of College 2026-27
Institution Type Charge Cost
Public 4-Year In-State Tuition & Fees $11,306
Out-of-State Tuition & Fees $14,519
Room $4,796
Board $5,678
In-State Total $21,780
Out-of-State Total $24,993
Private 4-Year Tuition & Fees $19,300
Room $4,034
Board $5,120
Total $28,454
Public 2-Year In-State Tuition & Fees $6,287
Out-of-State Tuition & Fees $6,436

Average Cost of College in North Dakota

The total cost to attend a 4-year public institution in North Dakota is 13.6% less than the national average.

  • The average private university in North Dakota costs 50.1% less than the national average.
  • North Dakota community college tuition and fees are 52.0% more expensive than they are nationwide.
  • Tuition & fees represent 51.9% of the total cost of attendance for North Dakota residents at public 4-year colleges.
  • For out-of-state students, tuition & fees represent 58.1% of the total cost of attendance at North Dakota’s public 4-year institutions.
  • The total in-state cost of attendance at North Dakota public 4-year increases 3.53% in a typical year.
  • The most expensive college in North Dakota is University of Jamestown ($41,514 AY26-27 sticker price).
  • Cankdeska Cikana Community College is the most expensive public college ($28,819 AY26-27 sticker price).
  • The most affordable college in North Dakota is United Tribes Technical College ($13,160 AY26-27 sticker price).
Ohio Cost of College 2026-27
Institution Type Charge Cost
Public 4-Year In-State Tuition & Fees $11,993
Out-of-State Tuition & Fees $30,422
Room $8,263
Board $6,980
In-State Total $27,236
Out-of-State Total $45,665
Private 4-Year Tuition & Fees $43,121
Room $7,796
Board $6,733
Total $57,650
Public 2-Year In-State Tuition & Fees $5,284
Out-of-State Tuition & Fees $8,541

Average Cost of College in Ohio

The total cost to attend a 4-year public institution in Ohio is 8.00% more than the national average.

  • The average private university in Ohio costs 0.89% more than the national average.
  • Ohio community college tuition and fees are 27.7% more expensive than they are nationwide.
  • Tuition & fees represent 44.0% of the total cost of attendance for Ohio residents at public 4-year colleges.
  • For out-of-state students, tuition & fees represent 66.6% of the total cost of attendance at Ohio’s public 4-year institutions.
  • The total in-state cost of attendance at Ohio public 4-year increases 2.63% in a typical year.
  • The most expensive college in Ohio is Kenyon College ($97,543 AY26-27 sticker price).
  • Miami University-Oxford is the most expensive public college in Ohio ($41,768 AY26-27 sticker price).
  • The most affordable college in Ohio is Eastern Gateway Community College ($9,555 AY26-27 sticker price).
Oklahoma Cost of College 2026-27
Institution Type Charge Cost
Public 4-Year In-State Tuition & Fees $10,065
Out-of-State Tuition & Fees $26,520
Room $7,381
Board $5,382
In-State Total $22,828
Out-of-State Total $39,283
Private 4-Year Tuition & Fees $36,795
Room $5,262
Board $5,698
Total $47,755
Public 2-Year In-State Tuition & Fees $5,307
Out-of-State Tuition & Fees $11,457

Average Cost of College in Oklahoma

The total cost to attend a 4-year public institution in Oklahoma is 9.48% less than the national average.

  • The average private university in Oklahoma costs 16.4% less than the national average.
  • Oklahoma community college tuition and fees are 28.3% more expensive than they are nationwide.
  • Tuition & fees represent 44.1% of the total cost of attendance for Oklahoma residents at public 4-year colleges.
  • For out-of-state students, tuition & fees represent 67.5% of the total cost of attendance at Oklahoma’s public 4-year institutions.
  • The total in-state cost of attendance at Oklahoma public 4-year increases 4.13% in a typical year.
  • The most expensive college in Oklahoma is private 4-year University of Tulsa ($74,096 AY26-27 sticker price).
  • University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus is the most expensive state college ($32,755 AY26-27 sticker price).
  • The most affordable college in Oklahoma is Oklahoma Panhandle State University ($15,989 AY26-27 sticker price).
Oregon Cost of College 2026-27
Institution Type Charge Cost
Public 4-Year In-State Tuition & Fees $14,861
Out-of-State Tuition & Fees $41,902
Room $10,420
Board $6,195
In-State Total $31,476
Out-of-State Total $58,517
Private 4-Year Tuition & Fees $56,570
Room $9,777
Board $7,473
Total $73,820
Public 2-Year In-State Tuition & Fees $6,294
Out-of-State Tuition & Fees $10,147

Average Cost of College in Oregon

The total cost to attend a 4-year public institution in Oregon is 24.8% more than the national average.

  • The average private university in Oregon costs 29.2% more than the national average.
  • Oregon community college tuition and fees are 52.1% more expensive than they are nationwide.
  • Tuition & fees represent 47.2% of the total cost of attendance for Oregon residents at public 4-year colleges.
  • For out-of-state students, tuition & fees represent 71.6% of the total cost of attendance at Oregon’s public 4-year institutions.
  • The total in-state cost of attendance at Oregon public 4-year increases 4.14% in a typical year.
  • The most expensive college in Oregon is Reed College ($95,842 AY26-27 sticker price).
  • The University of Oregon is the most expensive state college ($40,025 AY26-27 sticker price).
  • The most affordable college in Oregon is Treasure Valley Community College ($17,749 AY26-27 sticker price).
Pennsylvania Cost of College 2026-27
Institution Type Charge Cost
Public 4-Year In-State Tuition & Fees $18,511
Out-of-State Tuition & Fees $36,413
Room $8,463
Board $5,554
In-State Total $32,528
Out-of-State Total $50,430
Private 4-Year Tuition & Fees $54,682
Room $9,628
Board $7,526
Total $71,836
Public 2-Year In-State Tuition & Fees $6,676
Out-of-State Tuition & Fees $14,313

Average Cost of College in Pennsylvania

The total cost to attend a 4-year public institution in Pennsylvania is 29.0% more than the national average.

  • The average private university in Pennsylvania costs 25.8% more than the national average.
  • Pennsylvania community college tuition and fees are 61.4% more expensive than they are nationwide.
  • Tuition & fees represent 56.9% of the total cost of attendance for Pennsylvania residents at public 4-year colleges.
  • For out-of-state students, tuition & fees represent 72.2% of the total cost of attendance at Pennsylvania’s public 4-year institutions.
  • The total in-state cost of attendance at Pennsylvania public 4-year increases 3.11% in a typical year.
  • The most expensive college in Pennsylvania is Haverford College ($99,988 AY26-27 sticker price).
  • Temple University is the most expensive state college ($50,162 AY26-27 sticker price).
  • The most affordable college in Pennsylvania is for-profit 2-year Laurel Technical Institute ($17,282 AY26-27 sticker price).
Rhode Island Cost of College 2026-27
Institution Type Charge Cost
Public 4-Year In-State Tuition & Fees $17,508
Out-of-State Tuition & Fees $37,199
Room $9,095
Board $7,024
In-State Total $33,627
Out-of-State Total $53,318
Private 4-Year Tuition & Fees $58,543
Room $11,584
Board $7,570
Total $77,697
Public 2-Year In-State Tuition & Fees $5,775
Out-of-State Tuition & Fees $15,102

Average Cost of College in Rhode Island

The total cost to attend a 4-year public institution in Rhode Island is 33.3% more than the national average.

  • The average private university in Rhode Island costs 35.9% more than the national average.
  • Rhode Island community college tuition and fees are 39.6% more expensive than they are nationwide.
  • Tuition & fees represent 52.1% of the total cost of attendance for Rhode Island residents at public 4-year colleges.
  • For out-of-state students, tuition & fees represent 69.8% of the total cost of attendance at Rhode Island’s public 4-year institutions.
  • The total in-state cost of attendance at Rhode Island public 4-year increases 3.35% in a typical year.
  • The most expensive college in Rhode Island is Brown University ($98,234 AY26-27 sticker price).
  • University of Rhode Island is the most expensive state college ($38,397 AY26-27 sticker price).
  • The most affordable college in Rhode Island is Community College of Rhode Island ($28,459 AY26-27 sticker price).
South Carolina Cost of College 2026-27
Institution Type Charge Cost
Public 4-Year In-State Tuition & Fees $13,777
Out-of-State Tuition & Fees $37,327
Room $8,086
Board $5,470
In-State Total $27,333
Out-of-State Total $50,883
Private 4-Year Tuition & Fees $32,628
Room $6,289
Board $6,203
Total $45,120
Public 2-Year In-State Tuition & Fees $5,572
Out-of-State Tuition & Fees $11,721

Average Cost of College in South Carolina

The total cost to attend a 4-year public institution in South Carolina is 8.38% more than the national average.

  • The average private university in South Carolina costs 20.9% less than the national average.
  • South Carolina community college tuition and fees are 34.7% more expensive than they are nationwide.
  • Tuition & fees represent 50.4% of the total cost of attendance for South Carolina residents at public 4-year colleges.
  • For out-of-state students, tuition & fees represent 73.4% of the total cost of attendance at South Carolina’s public 4-year institutions.
  • The total in-state cost of attendance at South Carolina public 4-year increases 2.76% in a typical year.
  • The most expensive college in South Carolina is Furman University ($84,446 AY26-27 sticker price).
  • Midlands Technical College is the most expensive public college ($44,320 AY26-27 sticker price).
  • The most affordable college in South Carolina is Spartanburg Community College ($16,951 AY26-27 sticker price).
South Dakota Cost of College 2026-27
Institution Type Charge Cost
Public 4-Year In-State Tuition & Fees $10,246
Out-of-State Tuition & Fees $14,979
Room $4,678
Board $4,382
In-State Total $19,306
Out-of-State Total $24,039
Private 4-Year Tuition & Fees $34,317
Room $4,911
Board $5,133
Total $44,361
Public 2-Year In-State Tuition & Fees $8,728
Out-of-State Tuition & Fees $8,435

Average Cost of College in South Dakota

The total cost to attend a 4-year public institution in South Dakota is 23.4% less than the national average.

  • The average private university in South Dakota costs 22.1% less than the national average.
  • South Dakota community college tuition and fees are 111.0% more expensive than they are nationwide.
  • Tuition & fees represent 53.1% of the total cost of attendance for South Dakota residents at public 4-year colleges.
  • For out-of-state students, tuition & fees represent 62.3% of the total cost of attendance at South Dakota’s public 4-year institutions.
  • The total in-state cost of attendance at South Dakota public 4-year increases 2.69% in a typical year.
  • The most expensive college in South Dakota is Augustana University ($62,593 AY26-27 sticker price).
  • Dakota State University is the most expensive state college ($28,638 AY26-27 sticker price).
  • The most affordable college in South Dakota is Oglala Lakota College ($16,222 AY26-27 sticker price).
Tennessee Cost of College 2026-27
Institution Type Charge Cost
Public 4-Year In-State Tuition & Fees $12,345
Out-of-State Tuition & Fees $26,954
Room $6,203
Board $6,210
In-State Total $24,758
Out-of-State Total $39,367
Private 4-Year Tuition & Fees $36,825
Room $8,121
Board $6,087
Total $51,033
Public 2-Year In-State Tuition & Fees $5,040
Out-of-State Tuition & Fees $19,340

Average Cost of College in Tennessee

The total cost to attend a 4-year public institution in Tennessee is 1.83% less than the national average.

  • The average private university in Tennessee costs 10.6% less than the national average.
  • Tennessee community college tuition and fees are 21.8% more expensive than they are nationwide.
  • Tuition & fees represent 49.9% of the total cost of attendance for Tennessee residents at public 4-year colleges.
  • For out-of-state students, tuition & fees represent 68.5% of the total cost of attendance at Tennessee’s public 4-year institutions.
  • The total in-state cost of attendance at Tennessee public 4-year increases 3.74% in a typical year.
  • The most expensive college in Tennessee is Vanderbilt University ($101,475 AY26-27 sticker price).
  • The University of Tennessee-Knoxville is the most expensive state college ($36,201 AY25-26 sticker price).
  • The most affordable college in Tennessee is Chattanooga State Community College ($17,864 AY26-27 sticker price).
Texas Cost of College 2026-27
Institution Type Charge Cost
Public 4-Year In-State Tuition & Fees $8,864
Out-of-State Tuition & Fees $27,370
Room $6,716
Board $5,380
In-State Total $20,960
Out-of-State Total $39,466
Private 4-Year Tuition & Fees $48,182
Room $8,053
Board $6,268
Total $62,503
Public 2-Year In-State Tuition & Fees $3,593
Out-of-State Tuition & Fees $9,634

Average Cost of College in Texas

The total cost to attend a 4-year public institution in Texas is 16.9% less than the national average.

  • The average private university in Texas costs 9.38% more than the national average.
  • Texas community college tuition and fees are 13.2% less expensive than they are nationwide.
  • Tuition & fees represent 42.3% of the total cost of attendance for Texas residents at public 4-year colleges.
  • For out-of-state students, tuition & fees represent 69.4% of the total cost of attendance at Texas’s public 4-year institutions.
  • The total in-state cost of attendance at Texas public 4-year increases 2.28% in a typical year.
  • The most expensive college in Texas is Southern Methodist University ($95,259 AY26-27 sticker price).
  • Dallas College is the most expensive state college ($38,792 AY26-27 sticker price).
  • The most affordable college in Texas is public 2-year Hill College ($13,464 AY26-27 sticker price).
Utah Cost of College 2026-27
Institution Type Charge Cost
Public 4-Year In-State Tuition & Fees $8,325
Out-of-State Tuition & Fees $26,938
Room $4,842
Board $5,161
In-State Total $18,328
Out-of-State Total $36,941
Private 4-Year Tuition & Fees $8,507
Room $4,724
Board $4,642
Total $17,873
Public 2-Year In-State Tuition & Fees $4,878
Out-of-State Tuition & Fees $16,373

Average Cost of College in Utah

The total cost to attend a 4-year public institution in Utah is 27.3% less than the national average.

  • The average private university in Utah costs 68.5% less than the national average.
  • Utah community college tuition and fees are 17.9% more expensive than they are nationwide.
  • Tuition & fees represent 45.4% of the total cost of attendance for Utah residents at public 4-year colleges.
  • For out-of-state students, tuition & fees represent 72.9% of the total cost of attendance at Utah’s public 4-year institutions.
  • The total in-state cost of attendance at Utah public 4-year increases 3.37% in a typical year.
  • The most expensive college in Utah is Midwives College of Utah ($80,787 AY26-27 sticker price).
  • University of Utah is the most expensive state college ($36,422 AY26-27 sticker price).
  • The most affordable college in Utah is Snow College ($11,824 AY26-27 sticker price).
Vermont Cost of College 2026-27
Institution Type Charge Cost
Public 4-Year In-State Tuition & Fees $19,797
Out-of-State Tuition & Fees $46,871
Room $9,648
Board $5,419
In-State Total $34,864
Out-of-State Total $61,938
Private 4-Year Tuition & Fees $59,882
Room $10,185
Board $8,027
Total $78,094
Public 2-Year In-State Tuition & Fees $7,707
Out-of-State Tuition & Fees $15,157

Average Cost of College in Vermont

The total cost to attend a 4-year public institution in Vermont is 38.2% more than the national average.

  • The average private university in Vermont costs 36.7% more than the national average.
  • Vermont community college tuition and fees are 86.3% more expensive than they are nationwide.
  • Tuition & fees represent 56.8% of the total cost of attendance for Vermont residents at public 4-year colleges.
  • For out-of-state students, tuition & fees represent 75.7% of the total cost of attendance at Vermont’s public 4-year institutions.
  • The total in-state cost of attendance at Vermont public 4-year increases 3.06% in a typical year.
  • The most expensive college in Vermont is Bennington College ($95,964 AY26-27 sticker price).
  • University of Vermont is the most expensive public college in Vermont ($38,271 AY26-27 sticker price).
  • The most affordable college in the state is Castleton University ($27,886 AY26-27 sticker price).
Virginia Cost of College 2026-27
Institution Type Charge Cost
Public 4-Year In-State Tuition & Fees $18,067
Out-of-State Tuition & Fees $43,717
Room $8,008
Board $6,127
In-State Total $32,202
Out-of-State Total $57,852
Private 4-Year Tuition & Fees $25,698
Room $7,537
Board $6,720
Total $39,955
Public 2-Year In-State Tuition & Fees $6,286
Out-of-State Tuition & Fees $12,926

Average Cost of College in Virginia

The total cost to attend a 4-year public institution in Virginia is 27.7% more than the national average.

  • The average private university in Virginia costs 30.3% less than the national average.
  • Virginia community college tuition and fees are 51.9% more expensive than they are nationwide.
  • Tuition & fees represent 56.1% of the total cost of attendance for Virginia residents at public 4-year colleges.
  • For out-of-state students, tuition & fees represent 75.6% of the total cost of attendance at Virginia’s public 4-year institutions.
  • The total in-state cost of attendance at Virginia public 4-year increases 3.64% in a typical year.
  • The most expensive college in Virginia is Washington and Lee University ($99,027 AY26-27 sticker price).
  • William & Mary is the most expensive Virginia state college ($48,872 AY26-27 sticker price).
  • The most affordable college in Virginia is Wytheville Community College ($16,015 AY26-27 sticker price).
Washington Cost of College 2026-27
Institution Type Charge Cost
Public 4-Year In-State Tuition & Fees $8,735
Out-of-State Tuition & Fees $34,115
Room $8,966
Board $8,422
In-State Total $26,123
Out-of-State Total $51,503
Private 4-Year Tuition & Fees $49,086
Room $8,132
Board $8,291
Total $65,509
Public 2-Year In-State Tuition & Fees $5,267
Out-of-State Tuition & Fees $9,242

Average Cost of College in Washington

The total cost to attend a 4-year public institution in Washington is 3.58% more than the national average.

  • The average private university in Washington costs 14.5% more than the national average.
  • Washington community college tuition and fees are 27.3% more expensive than they are nationwide.
  • Tuition & fees represent 33.4% of the total cost of attendance for Washington residents at public 4-year colleges.
  • For out-of-state students, tuition & fees represent 66.2% of the total cost of attendance at Washington’s public 4-year institutions.
  • The total in-state cost of attendance at Washington public 4-year increases 3.00% in a typical year.
  • The most expensive college in Washington is University of Puget Sound ($89,801 AY26-27 sticker price).
  • Lake Washington Institute of Technology is the most expensive state college ($39,896 AY26-27 sticker price).
  • The most affordable college in Washington is Northwest Indian College ($14,433 AY26-27 sticker price).
West Virginia Cost of College 2026-27
Institution Type Charge Cost
Public 4-Year In-State Tuition & Fees $10,405
Out-of-State Tuition & Fees $27,258
Room $6,882
Board $6,268
In-State Total $23,555
Out-of-State Total $40,408
Private 4-Year Tuition & Fees $12,689
Room $5,514
Board $6,073
Total $24,276
Public 2-Year In-State Tuition & Fees $5,332
Out-of-State Tuition & Fees $12,085

Average Cost of College in West Virginia

The total cost to attend a 4-year public institution in West Virginia is 6.60% less than the national average.

  • The average private university in West Virginia costs 57.5% less than the national average.
  • West Virginia community college tuition and fees are 28.9% more expensive than they are nationwide.
  • Tuition & fees represent 44.2% of the total cost of attendance for West Virginia residents at public 4-year colleges.
  • For out-of-state students, tuition & fees represent 67.5% of the total cost of attendance at West Virginia’s public 4-year institutions.
  • The total in-state cost of attendance at West Virginia public 4-year increases 3.89% in a typical year.
  • The most expensive college in West Virginia is John D Rockefellar IV Career Center ($59,064 AY26-27 sticker price).
  • West Virginia University is the second most expensive state college ($34,612 AY26-27 sticker price).
  • The most affordable college in West Virginia is New River Community and Technical College ($15,728 AY26-27 sticker price).
Wisconsin Cost of College 2026-27
Institution Type Charge Cost
Public 4-Year In-State Tuition & Fees $9,703
Out-of-State Tuition & Fees $34,018
Room $6,555
Board $4,183
In-State Total $20,441
Out-of-State Total $44,756
Private 4-Year Tuition & Fees $43,941
Room $8,143
Board $6,012
Total $58,096
Public 2-Year In-State Tuition & Fees $5,064
Out-of-State Tuition & Fees $6,926

Average Cost of College in Wisconsin

The total cost to attend a 4-year public institution in Wisconsin is 18.9% less than the national average.

  • The average private university in Wisconsin costs 1.62% more than the national average.
  • Wisconsin community college tuition and fees are 22.4% more expensive than they are nationwide.
  • Tuition & fees represent 47.5% of the total cost of attendance for Wisconsin residents at public 4-year colleges.
  • For out-of-state students, tuition & fees represent 76.0% of the total cost of attendance at Wisconsin’s public 4-year institutions.
  • The total in-state cost of attendance at Wisconsin public 4-year increases 2.47% in a typical year.
  • The most expensive college in Wisconsin is Beloit College ($79,953 AY26-27 sticker price).
  • University of Wisconsin-Madison is the most expensive state college ($31,156 AY26-27 sticker price).
  • The most affordable college in Wisconsin is Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe University ($16,944 AY26-27 sticker price).
Wyoming Cost of College 2025-26
Institution Type Charge Cost
Public 4-Year In-State Tuition & Fees $5,908
Out-of-State Tuition & Fees $17,511
Room $5,071
Board $5,821
In-State Total $16,800
Out-of-State Total $28,403
Private 4-Year Tuition & Fees NA
Room NA
Board NA
Total NA
Public 2-Year In-State Tuition & Fees $5,170
Out-of-State Tuition & Fees $12,237

Average Cost of College in Wyoming

The total cost to attend a 4-year public institution in Wyoming is 33.4% less than the national average.

  • Wyoming community college tuition and fees are 25.0% more expensive than they are nationwide.
  • Tuition & fees represent 35.2% of the total cost of attendance for Wyoming residents at public 4-year colleges.
  • For out-of-state students, tuition & fees represent 61.7% of the total cost of attendance at Wyoming’s public 4-year institutions.
  • The total in-state cost of attendance at Wyoming public 4-year increases 2.41% in a typical year.
  • The most expensive college in Wyoming is the University of Wyoming ($28,209 AY26-27 sticker price).
  • The most affordable college in Wyoming is Eastern Wyoming College ($15,635 AY26-27 sticker price).

Sources

  1. National Center for Education Statistics, Digest of Education Statistics: Current Digest Tables
  2. The Hechinger Report, TuitionTracker.org