Hi there. I know tuition costs vary greatly across different colleges, so I was wondering: what's the average cost of college tuition in the U.S.? Is there a common range most colleges fall into?
You're right that tuition costs can differ quite widely depending on the institution. Here are some averages that shed some light on the U.S. tuition landscape:
- Private nonprofit four-year institutions: For the 2024-2025 academic year, the average tuition and fees at private nonprofit four-year colleges is about $38,768.
- Public four-year institutions (out-of-state): For the same period, public four-year colleges charge, on average, about $27,457 in tuition and fees for out-of-state students.
- Public four-year institutions (in-state): In-state students, on the other hand, pay an average of about $9,750.
- Public two-year institutions: For community colleges, the average tuition and fees for the 2024-2025 academic year is about $3,770.
Though these are just averages and the actual cost can vary quite widely, they should give you a ballpark idea. Affordability is an important factor to consider during the college selection process, so it's great you're considering these figures.
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