The Latest on College Prices

Every year, The College Board conducts a survey to gather pricing information from colleges and universities. The survey for the 2008-2009 school year* confirms that published prices are still going up faster than the rate of inflation.

• Tuition and fees - The average increase in in-state tuition and fees at public four-year institutions was 6.4%. The $6,585 price tag represented about one third of students’ overall budgets. Private institutions raised tuition and fees an average of 5.9%, to $25,143.
  
  
• Room and board - The average charge rose to $7,748 at public schools and $8,989 at private schools.
  
  
• Books and supplies - The average cost was $1,077.
  
  
• Other - Additional expenses for resident students were in the $2,200-$2,900 range.

Of course, costs vary widely from institution to institution, and there are a number of ways to potentially decrease the cost. Download this document to get more detailed information on the savings options, tips on how to meet expenses, loans and more.

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* Trends in College Pricing, College Board, 2008