US Colleges
Costs of Attendance
For the academic year 2023-2024, the average cost of attendance (COA) of US colleges is $39,948 for undergraduate schools and $37,240 for graduate schools. The following table and chart illustrate costs of attendance including tuition, fees, books & supplies, and living costs by degree offering and residence type.
Tuition & Fees | Books & Supplies | Living Costs | |||
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In-State | Out-of-State | On-Campus | Off-Campus | ||
Undergraduate | $9,600 | $23,106 | $1,314 | $15,528 | $16,803 |
Graduate | $11,793 | $20,399 | $1,314 | $15,528 | $16,803 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
For the academic year 2023-2024, the average undergraduate tuition & fees of US colleges is $9,600 for in-state students and $23,106 for out-of-state students. The following table and chart illustrate tuition and fees by school controls and levels.
In-State | Out-of-State | |||
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Tuition | Fees | Tuition | Fees | |
Average | $6,858 | $2,741 | $21,320 | $1,786 |
Public Schools | $6,858 | $2,741 | $13,964 | $2,770 |
4 Years or High | $9,645 | $2,741 | $20,643 | $2,770 |
2-4 Years | $4,683 | - | $8,886 | - |
Less Than 2 Years | $8,300 | - | $10,888 | - |
Private Schools | - | - | $27,476 | $1,419 |
4 Years or High | - | - | $29,772 | $1,323 |
2-4 Years | - | - | $15,603 | $2,068 |
Less Than 2 Years | - | - | $13,016 | $250 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
For the academic year 2023-2024, the average graduate tuition & fees of US colleges is $11,793 for in-state students and $20,399 for out-of-state students. The following table and chart illustrate tuition and fees by school controls and levels.
In-State | Out-of-State | |||
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Tuition | Fees | Tuition | Fees | |
Average Costs | $10,128 | $1,665 | $19,167 | $1,231 |
Public Schools | $10,128 | $1,665 | $19,579 | $1,837 |
Private Schools | - | - | $18,971 | $880 |
Room & Board, Other Living Costs
For the academic year 2023-2024, the average On-campus living costs of US colleges is $15,528 and off-campus living costs is $16,803. The following table and chart illustrate living costs and other expenses by school controls and levels.
On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
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Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | |
Average | $11,861 | $3,667 | $11,982 | $4,821 |
Public Schools | $11,002 | $4,017 | $11,968 | $4,904 |
4 Years or High | $12,139 | $3,941 | $12,376 | $4,553 |
2-4 Years | $8,402 | $4,201 | $11,668 | $5,128 |
Less Than 2 Years | $7,000 | $1,300 | $11,905 | $7,447 |
Private Schools | $12,475 | $3,417 | $11,995 | $4,741 |
4 Years or High | $12,534 | $3,391 | $12,153 | $4,477 |
2-4 Years | $10,638 | $4,248 | $11,563 | $6,054 |
Less Than 2 Years | $6,300 | $6,000 | $8,948 | $6,273 |
Tuition per Credit Hours
For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate costs per credit hour of US colleges is $230 for in-state students and $728 for out-of-state students. For graduate schools, the cost per credit hour is $525 for in-state students and $896 for out-of-state students. The following table and chart illustrate the average costs credit per hour by school controls and levels.
Undergraduate | Graduate | |||
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In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
Average | $230 | $728 | $525 | $896 |
Public Schools | $230 | $492 | $525 | $960 |
4 Years or High | $337 | $739 | $525 | $961 |
2-4 Years | $150 | $308 | - | $450 |
Less Than 2 Years | - | $113 | - | - |
Private Schools | - | $981 | - | $864 |
4 Years or High | - | $1,033 | - | $864 |
2-4 Years | - | $487 | - | $336 |
Less Than 2 Years | - | $758 | - | - |
2-4 years and less than 2 years colleges do not offer graduate programs or not report its costs. |