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Costs of Attendance
For academic year 2016-2017, the average cost of attendance (COA) of US colleges and universities is $31,916 for undergrduate schools and $32,289 for graduate schools. Following table and charts illustrate costs of attendance including tuition, fees, books & supplies, and living costs by degree offering and residence type.
Tuition & Fees | Books & Supplies | Living Costs | |||
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In-State | Out-of-State | On-Campus | Off-Campus | ||
Undergraduate | $5,956 | $17,920 | $1,309 | $12,688 | $12,814 |
Graduate | $10,679 | $18,293 | $1,309 | $12,688 | $12,814 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
For academic year 2016-2017, the average undergraduate tuition & fees of US colleges and universities is $5,956 for in-state students and $17,920 for out-of-state students. Following table and charts illustrate tuition and fees by school controls and levels.
In-State | Out-of-State | |||
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Tuition | Fees | Tuition | Fees | |
Average | $4,895 | $1,061 | $16,900 | $1,019 |
Public Schools | $4,895 | $1,061 | $11,293 | $1,209 |
4 Years or High | $6,714 | $1,646 | $16,759 | $1,907 |
2-4 Years | $3,484 | $627 | $7,262 | $692 |
Less Than 2 Years | $6,086 | $628 | $6,255 | $628 |
Private Schools | - | - | $20,807 | $870 |
4 Years or High | - | - | $22,857 | $834 |
2-4 Years | - | - | $13,361 | $1,063 |
Less Than 2 Years | - | - | $12,401 | $532 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
For academic year 2016-2017, the average graduate tuition & fees of US colleges and universities is $10,679 for in-state students and $18,293 for out-of-state students. Following table and charts illustrate tuition and fees by school controls and levels.
In-State | Out-of-State | |||
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Tuition | Fees | Tuition | Fees | |
Average Costs | $9,111 | $1,568 | $17,257 | $1,036 |
Public Schools | $9,111 | $1,568 | $18,090 | $1,795 |
Private Schools | - | - | $16,931 | $677 |
Room & Board, Other Living Costs
For academic year 2016-2017, the average On-campus living costs of US colleges and universities is $12,688 and off-campus living costs is $12,814. Following table and charts illustrate living costs and other expenses by school controls and levels.
On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
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Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | |
Average | $9,622 | $3,066 | $8,923 | $3,891 |
Public Schools | $8,871 | $3,300 | $8,784 | $3,872 |
4 Years or High | $9,813 | $3,327 | $9,607 | $3,776 |
2-4 Years | $6,553 | $3,244 | $8,208 | $3,953 |
Less Than 2 Years | $5,748 | $1,200 | $7,412 | $3,295 |
Private Schools | $10,109 | $2,914 | $9,031 | $3,905 |
4 Years or High | $10,155 | $2,885 | $9,170 | $3,716 |
2-4 Years | $9,154 | $3,570 | $8,642 | $4,738 |
Less Than 2 Years | $4,500 | $3,800 | $7,629 | $3,626 |
Part-time Tuiion & Fees per Credit Hous
For academic year 2016-2017, the undergraduate costs per credit hour of US colleges and universities is $195 for in-state students and $586 for out-of-state students. For graduate schools, the cost per credit hour is $454 for in-state students and $762 for out-of-state students. Following table and charts illustrate the average costs credit per hour by school controls and levels.
Undergraduate | Graduate | |||
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In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
Average | $195 | $586 | $454 | $762 |
Public Schools | $195 | $455 | $454 | $863 |
4 Years or High | $292 | $721 | $454 | $863 |
2-4 Years | $125 | $261 | - | - |
Less Than 2 Years | $191 | $191 | - | - |
Private Schools | - | $687 | - | $720 |
4 Years or High | - | $739 | - | $720 |
2-4 Years | - | $365 | - | - |
Less Than 2 Years | - | $328 | - | - |
2-4 years and less than 2 years colleges do not offer graduate programs or not report its costs. |