Public College Tuition Cost Change Over Past 10 Years

We analyze public college  tuition rates for over the past 10 years (2003 - 2012). We provide tuition change graph, year on year tuition rate comparison chart, and 10 year cumulative tuition chart.

1577 major public colleges in US were analyzed. (due to the lack of data, we excluded minor colleges. data source: IPEDS)

Public school offers in-state tuition to the state residents and ,as widely known, public school tuition is lower than private school even comparing its out-of-state tuition.

You can check the increased amount of tuition cost, change percentile by year-on-year and cumulative tuition rates.

10 Years Public College Tuition Change

10 Years Public College Tuition Change Table

	2003	2004	2005	2006	2007	2008	2009	2010	2011	2012
In-State	$2,780	$3,080	$3,343	$3,538	$3,719	$3,905	$3,416	$3,611	$3,832	$4,086
Out-of-State	$6,572	$7,144	$7,653	$7,964	$8,289	$8,693	$8,332	$8,644	$9,069	$9,505

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Statistics for 2014 Public Colleges - Tuition, Financial Aids, Total Expenses

It is investigated that 2,127 colleges, universities, or other higher educational institutional are public schools over 50 states in US. General analysis shows:

By school level

• 2 year or less : 263 schools
• 2 year but less than 4 year: 1,122 schools
• 4 year or high :742 schools

By degree offer

• Certificate Program: 1,911 schools
• Associate Degree: 1,364 schools
• Bachelor's Degree: 719 schools
• Master's Degree: 591 schools
• Doctorate Degree: 316 schools

In addition, we've analyzed average tuition, other expenses, and financial aids amount. Following table and chart show the overview of public college tuition and other expenses in 2014. You can see all public colleges and narrow down by your concerns at public college list page.

Public Colleges: 2014 Tuition Costs

	In-State				Out-of-State
	Tuition	Fees	Book & Supplies	Living Costs	Tuition	Fees	Book & Supplies	Living Costs
Undergraduate	$ 4,321	$ 942	$ 1,303	$ 11,011	$ 10,088	$ 1,078	$ 1,303	$ 11,011
Graduate	$ 7,938	$ 942	$ 1,303	$ 11,011	$ 16,160	$ 1,078	$ 1,303	$ 11,011

Public Colleges: Financial Aid Overview

	Grant Aids	Other Financial Aids	Student Loans
2011	1,034,948	273,466	674,972
2012	1,156,125	340,373	747,032
2013	1,209,281	374,453	774,910

If you consider one of public 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 public college statistics page.

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