2022 US Colleges Average Tuition

Costs of Attendance

For the academic year 2021-2022, the average cost of attendance (COA) of US Colleges is $37,667 for undergraduate schools and $35,774 for graduate schools. The following table and chart illustrate costs of attendance including tuition, fees, books & supplies, and living costs by degree offering and residence type.
Costs of Attendance (2021-2022)
US Colleges
Tuition & FeesBooks & SuppliesLiving Costs
In-StateOut-of-StateOn-CampusOff-Campus
Undergraduate$7,822$21,503 $1,851$14,313$14,831
Graduate$10,864$19,611 $1,851$14,313$14,831
[CHART#1] Costs of Attendance for US Colleges

Undergraduate Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2021-2022, the average undergraduate tuition & fees of US Colleges is $7,822 for in-state students and $21,503 for out-of-state students. The following table and chart illustrate tuition and fees by school controls and levels.
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees (2021-2022)
US Colleges
In-StateOut-of-State
TuitionFeesTuitionFees
Average$5,889$1,934 $19,974$1,530
Public Schools$5,889$1,934 $12,803$1,972
4 Years or High$8,827$2,026 $19,535$2,080
2-4 Years$3,753$721 $8,038$807
Less Than 2 Years$7,824- $9,398-
Private Schools-- $25,915$988
4 Years or High-- $27,986$1,000
2-4 Years-- $15,196$1,053
Less Than 2 Years-- $13,348$676
[CHART#2] Undergraduate Tuition & Fees for US Colleges

Graduate Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2021-2022, the average graduate tuition & fees of US Colleges is $10,864 for in-state students and $19,611 for out-of-state students. The following table and chart illustrate tuition and fees by school controls and levels.
Graduate Tuition & Fees (2021-2022)
US Colleges
In-StateOut-of-State
TuitionFeesTuitionFees
Average Costs$9,172$1,693$18,473$1,138
Public Schools$9,172$1,693$18,437$1,884
Private Schools--$18,488$777
[CHART#3] Graduate Tuition & Fees for US Colleges

Room & Board, Other Living Costs

For the academic year 2021-2022, the average On-campus living costs of US Colleges is $14,313 and off-campus living costs is $14,831. The following table and chart illustrate living costs and other expenses by school controls and levels.
Room & Board, Other Living Costs (2021-2022)
US Colleges
On-CampusOff-Campus
Room & BoardOther ExpensesRoom & BoardOther Expenses
Average$11,053$3,260$10,552$4,279
Public Schools$10,308$3,561 $10,530$4,379
4 Years or High$11,104$3,567 $10,867$4,123
2-4 Years$7,705$3,557 $10,231$4,629
Less Than 2 Years$6,596$1,200 $8,905$4,440
Private Schools$11,523$3,069 $10,570$4,200
4 Years or High$11,574$3,047 $10,753$3,989
2-4 Years$10,109$3,735 $10,002$5,468
Less Than 2 Years$6,350$3,800 $7,723$3,936
[CHART#4] Room & Board, Other Living Costs for US Colleges

Tuition per Credit Hours

For the academic year 2021-2022, the undergraduate costs per credit hour of US Colleges is $338 for in-state students and $873 for out-of-state students. For graduate schools, the cost per credit hour is $493 for in-state students and $876 for out-of-state students. The following table and chart illustrate the average costs credit per hour by school controls and levels.
Tuition per Credit Hours (2021-2022)
US Colleges
UndergraduateGraduate
In-StateOut-of-StateIn-StateOut-of-State
Average$338$873 $493$876
Public Schools$338$801 $493$935
4 Years or High$584$1,492 $493$935
2-4 Years$168$315 --
Less Than 2 Years-$148 --
Private Schools-$951 -$847
4 Years or High-$1,004 -$847
2-4 Years-$481 -$326
Less Than 2 Years-$394 --
2-4 years and less than 2 years colleges do not offer graduate programs or not report its costs.
[CHART#5] Tuition per Credit Hours for US Colleges