2026 U.S. College Tuition & Fees
Average published tuition and fees for the 2025–26 academic year by institution type and by state for public 4-year in-state. Federal baseline: total cost of attendance also includes room, board, books, and transport; here we isolate tuition & fees. National averages are enrollment-weighted published (sticker) prices from the College Board 'Trends in College Pricing and Student Aid 2025' report. State-by-state figures are the College Board Table CP-5 enrollment-weighted averages (as cross-checked against the College Board published state range extremes: FL $6,360, WY $7,430, NH $18,000, VT $18,090).
Sources:
College Board — Trends in College Pricing and Student Aid 2025 (full report, Table CP-1 and state Table CP-5) (accessed 2026-08-23)
College Board — Trends in College Pricing: Highlights (2025–26 published prices, state ranges) (accessed 2026-08-23)
NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) — College Navigator (institution-level tuition verification) (accessed 2026-08-23)
Education Data Initiative — Average In-State vs. Out-of-State Tuition (used for District of Columbia, which the College Board state table as compiled omits) (accessed 2026-08-23)
This dataset is provided for general informational reference only and is not financial-aid advice, a cost estimate for any specific student, or an offer of admission or pricing. Published (sticker) tuition and fees are not what most students pay—the majority receive grant aid that lowers the net price, and total cost of attendance also includes housing, food, books, transportation, and personal expenses. Always verify current figures directly with the college's financial aid office, the College Board 'Trends in College Pricing' report, and by completing the FAFSA at StudentAid.gov before making any enrollment or borrowing decision.