2023 US Colleges Average Tuition & Fees

Costs of Attendance

For the academic year 2022-2023, the average cost of attendance (COA) of U.S. Colleges is $38,273 for undergraduate schools and $36,056 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 (2022-2023)
U.S. Colleges
Tuition & FeesBooks & SuppliesLiving Costs
In-StateOut-of-StateOn-CampusOff-Campus
Undergraduate$9,368$22,272 $1,300$14,701$15,416
Graduate$11,511$20,055 $1,300$14,701$15,416
[CHART#1] Costs of Attendance for U.S. Colleges

Undergraduate Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2022-2023, the average undergraduate tuition & fees of U.S. Colleges is $9,368 for in-state students and $22,272 for out-of-state students. The following table and chart illustrate tuition and fees by school controls and levels.
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees (2022-2023)
U.S. Colleges
In-StateOut-of-State
TuitionFeesTuitionFees
Average$6,692$2,676 $20,752$1,520
Public Schools$6,692$2,676 $13,759$2,715
4 Years or High$9,440$2,676 $20,321$2,715
2-4 Years$4,558- $8,867-
Less Than 2 Years$8,060- $10,069-
Private Schools-- $26,978$1,076
4 Years or High-- $29,283$1,076
2-4 Years-- $15,575-
Less Than 2 Years-- $13,241-
[CHART#2] Undergraduate Tuition & Fees for U.S. Colleges

Graduate Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2022-2023, the average graduate tuition & fees of U.S. Colleges is $11,511 for in-state students and $20,055 for out-of-state students. The following table and chart illustrate tuition and fees by school controls and levels.
Graduate Tuition & Fees (2022-2023)
U.S. Colleges
In-StateOut-of-State
TuitionFeesTuitionFees
Average Costs$9,880$1,631$18,908$1,147
Public Schools$9,880$1,631$19,148$1,798
Private Schools--$18,805$813
[CHART#3] Graduate Tuition & Fees for U.S. Colleges

Room & Board, Other Living Costs

For the academic year 2022-2023, the average On-campus living costs of U.S. Colleges is $14,701 and off-campus living costs is $15,416. The following table and chart illustrate living costs and other expenses by school controls and levels.
Room & Board, Other Living Costs (2022-2023)
U.S. Colleges
On-CampusOff-Campus
Room & BoardOther ExpensesRoom & BoardOther Expenses
Average$11,286$3,414$10,960$4,456
Public Schools$10,416$3,759 $10,837$4,556
4 Years or High$11,506$3,720 $11,427$4,274
2-4 Years$7,840$3,863 $10,407$4,755
Less Than 2 Years$6,792$1,300 $10,605$5,229
Private Schools$11,901$3,170 $11,078$4,361
4 Years or High$11,949$3,146 $11,273$4,134
2-4 Years$10,442$3,988 $10,347$5,732
Less Than 2 Years$6,350$3,800 $8,493$4,096
[CHART#4] Room & Board, Other Living Costs for U.S. Colleges

Tuition per Credit Hours

For the academic year 2022-2023, the undergraduate costs per credit hour of U.S. Colleges is $219 for in-state students and $707 for out-of-state students. For graduate schools, the cost per credit hour is $489 for in-state students and $885 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 (2022-2023)
U.S. Colleges
UndergraduateGraduate
In-StateOut-of-StateIn-StateOut-of-State
Average$219$707 $489$885
Public Schools$219$477 $489$931
4 Years or High$320$717 $489$931
2-4 Years$147$305 --
Less Than 2 Years-$120 --
Private Schools-$948 -$865
4 Years or High-$998 -$866
2-4 Years-$471 -$335
Less Than 2 Years-$668 --
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 U.S. Colleges