Hello everyone, I'm currently trying to gather some information for a class presentation about academia in the US, and I'm a bit stumped on which college has the highest tuition in the country. Can anyone help shed some light on this? Thanks!
Sure! The college with the highest published tuition is Columbia University in New York City. For the 2024-2025 academic year, Columbia's published tuition and fees total to $71,170. Keep in mind that this figure does not include room and board or other expenses.
That said, it's important to note that the sticker price of a college doesn't necessarily represent what most students will pay. Many students receive financial aid which can significantly lower the effective cost. Just to give an example, at Columbia, about 50% of students receive some form of financial aid. This means that for a significant number of students, the actual cost is lower than the published price.
Hope that helps! Good luck with your presentation.
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