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Public Colleges & Universities Cost of Attendance Statistics

Public Colleges & Universities

Costs of Attendance

For the academic year 2023-2024, the average cost of attendance (COA) of public colleges is $33,142 for undergraduate schools and $37,823 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)
Public Colleges
Tuition & FeesBooks & SuppliesLiving Costs
In-StateOut-of-StateOn-CampusOff-Campus
Undergraduate$9,600$16,735 $1,389$15,019$16,872
Graduate$11,793$21,416 $1,389$15,019$16,872
[CHART#1] Costs of Attendance for Public Colleges

Undergraduate Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2023-2024, the average undergraduate tuition & fees of public colleges is $9,600 for in-state students and $16,735 for out-of-state students. The following table and chart illustrate tuition and fees by school controls and levels.
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees (2023-2024)
Public Colleges
In-StateOut-of-State
TuitionFeesTuitionFees
Average$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-
[CHART#2] Undergraduate Tuition & Fees for Public Colleges

Graduate Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2023-2024, the average graduate tuition & fees of public colleges is $11,793 for in-state students and $21,416 for out-of-state students. The following table and chart illustrate tuition and fees by school controls and levels.
Graduate Tuition & Fees (2023-2024)
Public Colleges
In-StateOut-of-State
TuitionFeesTuitionFees
Average Costs$10,128$1,665$19,579$1,837
[CHART#3] Graduate Tuition & Fees for Public Colleges

Room & Board, Other Living Costs

For the academic year 2023-2024, the average On-campus living costs of public colleges is $15,019 and off-campus living costs is $16,872. The following table and chart illustrate living costs and other expenses by school controls and levels.
Room & Board, Other Living Costs (2023-2024)
Public Colleges
On-CampusOff-Campus
Room & BoardOther ExpensesRoom & BoardOther Expenses
Average$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
[CHART#4] Room & Board, Other Living Costs for Public Colleges

Tuition per Credit Hours

For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate costs per credit hour of public colleges is $230 for in-state students and $492 for out-of-state students. For graduate schools, the cost per credit hour is $150 for in-state students and - 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)
Public Colleges
UndergraduateGraduate
In-StateOut-of-StateIn-StateOut-of-State
Average$230$492$525$960
4 Years or High$337$739$525$961
2-4 Years$150$308-$450
Less Than 2 Years-$113--
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 Public Colleges