Statistics for 2012 Private Colleges - Tuition, Financial Aids, Total Expenses

It is investigated that 5,520 colleges, universities, or other higher educational institutional are known as public school over 50 states and other areas in US.


General analysis shows:

By school level
  • 2 year or less : 1,828 schools
  • 2 year but less than 4 year: 1,277 schools
  • 4 year or high: 2,415 schools
By degree offer
  • Certificate Program: 4,180 schools
  • Associate Degree: 1,986 schools
  • Bachelor's Degree: 2,060 schools
  • Master's Degree: 1,481 schools
  • Doctorate Degree: 392 schools

In addition, we've analyzed average tuition, other expenses, and financial aids amount. Following table and chart show the overview of private college tuition and other expenses in 2012.

2012 Private College Tuition Analysis and Comparison


In-StateOut-0f-State
TuitionFeesBook & SuppliesLiving CostsTuitionFeesBook & SuppliesLiving Costs
Undergraduate$ 17,632$ 726$ 1,269$ 11,384$ 17,649$ 729$ 1,269$ 11,384
Graduate$ 15,220$ 726$ 1,269$ 11,384$ 15,234$ 729$ 1,269$ 11,384

If you consider one of private school in your future, comparing tuition and financial aids between them might be a good way to make right decision.

You can see various statistics charts and tables of public colleges at private college statistics page.