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 2011-2012 school year* confirms that published prices are still going up faster than the rate of inflation.

• Tuition and fees - The $8,244 average price tag for in-state tuition and fees at public four-year institutions was an 8.3% increase over the previous year. Private institutions raised tuition and fees an average of 4.5%, to $28,500.
  
  
• Room and board - The average charge rose to $8,887 at public schools and $10,089 at private schools.
  
  
• Books and supplies - The average cost was $1,183.
  
  
• Other - Additional expenses for resident students were in the $2,400-$3,200 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, 2011