How much does college cost?
College costs vary widely based on the type of school you attend.
Types of costs you should consider are:
- Tuition and fees
- Food and housing
- Equipment and room materials
- Books and supplies
- Transportation
- Personal expenses
Below are examples of average estimated national undergraduate budgets
for 2022-23
- Public two-year in-district: $3,860 tuition and fees;
- Public four-year in-state on-campus: $10,940 tuition and fees;
- Public four-year out-of-state on-campus: $28,240 tuition and fees;
- Private nonprofit four-year on-campus: $39,400 tuition and fees;
Source: The College Board, Annual Survey of Colleges.