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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.
Costs of Attendance (2023-2024)
US Colleges
Tuition & FeesBooks & SuppliesLiving Costs
In-StateOut-of-StateOn-CampusOff-Campus
Undergraduate$9,600$23,106 $1,314$15,528$16,803
Graduate$11,793$20,399 $1,314$15,528$16,803
[CHART#1] Costs of Attendance for US Colleges

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.
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees (2023-2024)
US Colleges
In-StateOut-of-State
TuitionFeesTuitionFees
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
[CHART#2] Undergraduate Tuition & Fees for US Colleges

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.
Graduate Tuition & Fees (2023-2024)
US Colleges
In-StateOut-of-State
TuitionFeesTuitionFees
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
[CHART#3] Graduate Tuition & Fees for US Colleges

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.
Room & Board, Other Living Costs (2023-2024)
US Colleges
On-CampusOff-Campus
Room & BoardOther ExpensesRoom & BoardOther 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
[CHART#4] Room & Board, Other Living Costs for US Colleges

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.
Tuition per Credit Hours (2023-2024)
US Colleges
UndergraduateGraduate
In-StateOut-of-StateIn-StateOut-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.
[CHART#5] Tuition per Credit Hours for US Colleges