How Much is the 2024 Average Tuition & Fees?
The 2024 average tuition & fees is $8,963 for state residents and $19,141 for out-of-state students. In private schools, the average tuition & fees is $29,186.
In community colleges, the 2024 average tuition & fees is $4,933 for state residents and $8,626 for out-of state students. In trade schools, the average tuition & fees is $14,998.
The following table summarizes average tuition & fees in United States by school type and level.
| Public | Private (not-for-profit) | Private (for-profit) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Years Colleges | $19,141 ($8,963) | $29,186 | $19,972 |
| Community Colleges | $8,626 ($4,933) | $19,640 | $21,975 |
| Trade Schools | $10,032 | $16,051 | $15,773 |
What is Tuition?
The amount of money charged to students for instructional services. Tuition may be charged per term, per course, or per credit.
2024 Average Tuition & Fees By State
The following table summarizes the 2024 Colleges by state and school type. You can sort the table by a column by touching/clicking the column name.
| State | 4-Years Schools | Community Colleges | Trade Schools | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public (In-State) | Public (Out-of-State) | Private | Public (In-State) | Public (Out-of-State) | ||
| Alabama | $10,714 | $21,547 | $17,805 | $5,193 | $8,995 | $15,843 |
| Alaska | $7,107 | $17,700 | $15,845 | - | - | $4,736 |
| Arizona | $10,476 | $25,034 | $28,108 | $2,713 | $8,266 | $15,071 |
| Arkansas | $8,686 | $15,763 | $20,992 | $3,985 | $5,312 | $16,463 |
| California | $6,917 | $20,723 | $29,992 | $1,522 | $9,942 | $15,927 |
| Colorado | $8,755 | $21,728 | $28,426 | $4,427 | $8,738 | $15,244 |
| Connecticut | $14,981 | $29,662 | $45,310 | $6,711 | $9,148 | $15,970 |
| Delaware | $8,258 | $19,091 | $12,885 | - | - | $12,529 |
| District of Columbia | $6,152 | $13,004 | $34,783 | - | - | $19,825 |
| Florida | $3,844 | $13,944 | $24,628 | $4,262 | $4,262 | $11,547 |
| Georgia | $6,344 | $13,792 | $24,528 | $3,439 | $6,263 | $18,212 |
| Hawaii | $7,723 | $20,995 | $18,022 | $3,220 | $8,356 | $41,503 |
| Idaho | $7,580 | $22,490 | $21,399 | $4,562 | $7,610 | $15,129 |
| Illinois | $13,448 | $18,949 | $30,626 | $9,678 | $12,223 | $16,871 |
| Indiana | $8,704 | $21,525 | $31,085 | $4,912 | $9,465 | $16,860 |
| Iowa | $10,396 | $27,294 | $33,997 | $6,001 | $7,216 | $13,645 |
| Kansas | $7,877 | $18,728 | $27,238 | $5,179 | $5,994 | $13,663 |
| Kentucky | $10,908 | $22,412 | $27,399 | $4,662 | $6,198 | $16,214 |
| Louisiana | $9,061 | $18,143 | $24,151 | $4,316 | $4,702 | $16,368 |
| Maine | $10,667 | $22,946 | $42,629 | $3,790 | $6,658 | $15,839 |
| Maryland | $10,445 | $25,287 | $36,598 | $7,353 | $9,843 | $19,486 |
| Massachusetts | $12,775 | $24,604 | $45,644 | $5,703 | $10,962 | $13,933 |
| Michigan | $12,517 | $21,558 | $28,404 | $6,596 | $8,197 | $17,488 |
| Minnesota | $11,373 | $14,839 | $34,027 | $6,066 | $6,403 | $19,115 |
| Mississippi | $8,796 | $13,556 | $18,648 | $3,830 | $5,982 | $16,044 |
| Missouri | $9,734 | $18,897 | $20,505 | $6,420 | $8,128 | $14,694 |
| Montana | $6,127 | $18,472 | $23,966 | $4,384 | $9,071 | $15,691 |
| Nebraska | $9,209 | $17,512 | $26,368 | $3,939 | $4,681 | - |
| Nevada | $5,648 | $17,345 | $20,166 | - | - | $16,571 |
| New Hampshire | $14,402 | $28,578 | $33,426 | $7,049 | $15,299 | $19,566 |
| New Jersey | $15,367 | $26,632 | $23,509 | $7,188 | $8,365 | $17,430 |
| New Mexico | $6,853 | $15,310 | $25,217 | $2,353 | $5,004 | $15,796 |
| New York | $8,220 | $18,025 | $30,178 | $7,238 | $10,876 | $14,331 |
| North Carolina | $7,267 | $20,438 | $28,641 | $2,522 | $8,391 | $16,981 |
| North Dakota | $7,662 | $9,904 | $13,372 | $5,286 | $5,781 | $15,975 |
| Ohio | $8,504 | $17,983 | $30,492 | $6,016 | $10,380 | $12,987 |
| Oklahoma | $7,539 | $15,800 | $24,210 | $4,644 | $7,382 | $8,872 |
| Oregon | $13,693 | $33,585 | $33,905 | $5,692 | $9,388 | $17,330 |
| Pennsylvania | $14,523 | $24,029 | $37,991 | $10,386 | $13,889 | $17,434 |
| Rhode Island | $13,697 | $31,162 | $40,734 | $5,326 | $14,210 | $18,324 |
| South Carolina | $12,256 | $27,125 | $27,106 | $6,133 | $11,127 | $14,520 |
| South Dakota | $7,593 | $9,896 | $21,198 | $7,556 | $7,475 | $15,112 |
| Tennessee | $10,197 | $19,509 | $26,612 | $4,739 | $9,524 | $15,315 |
| Texas | $8,422 | $18,462 | $25,839 | $4,501 | $7,378 | $14,318 |
| Utah | $6,945 | $20,273 | $12,777 | $4,411 | $13,916 | $12,627 |
| Vermont | $15,145 | $32,649 | $44,512 | $6,920 | $13,640 | $19,250 |
| Virginia | $15,188 | $35,214 | $28,332 | $5,188 | $11,196 | $14,935 |
| Washington | $6,458 | $13,522 | $30,680 | $5,809 | $9,390 | $15,257 |
| West Virginia | $8,362 | $17,335 | $23,170 | $5,455 | $8,763 | $6,833 |
| Wisconsin | $8,324 | $16,528 | $32,154 | $4,678 | $6,806 | $15,874 |
| Wyoming | $5,083 | $13,279 | - | $4,510 | $10,810 | $17,300 |
| American Samoa | $5,460 | $5,760 | - | - | - | - |
| Federated States of Micronesia | $5,050 | $5,050 | - | - | - | - |
| Guam | $4,762 | $8,014 | $7,203 | - | - | - |
| Marshall Islands | $6,840 | $7,480 | - | - | - | - |
| Northern Marianas | $4,038 | $5,520 | - | - | - | - |
| Palau | - | - | - | $3,730 | $3,970 | - |
| Puerto Rico | $5,498 | $5,766 | $7,914 | $2,931 | $2,918 | $10,866 |
| Virgin Islands | $5,617 | $15,521 | - | - | - | - |