Rising College Tuition Costs
Net price of college tuition has steadily increased in recent years. Table compares 1999-2000, 2003-2004 and 2007-2008 for full-time, full-year dependent undergraduate students.
Total price of college tuition includes tuition costs, fees, books and living expenses. All amounts are listed in 2010 dollars.
Tuition, 2-Year Institutions — net price for full-time, full-year, dependent undergraduates |
| |
|
 |
| 1999-2000 |
| Private, not-for-profit |
$19,100/yr |
|
|
| |
| Private, for-profit |
$24,000/yr |
|
| |
|
| |
|
|
| 2003-2004 |
| Private, not-for-profit |
$21,000/yr |
|
|
| |
| Private, for-profit |
$25,000/yr |
|
| |
|
| |
|
|
| 2007-2008 |
| Private, not-for-profit |
$23,900/yr |
|
|
| |
| Private, for-profit |
$27,800/yr |
|
| |
|
| |
|
Tuition, 4-Year Institutions — net price for full-time, full-year, dependent undergraduates |
| |
|
|
| 1999-2000 |
| Private, not-for-profit |
$31,200/yr |
|
|
| |
| Private, for-profit |
$26,000/yr |
|
| |
|
| |
|
|
| 2003-2004 |
| Private, not-for-profit |
$34,200/yr |
|
|
| |
| Private, for-profit |
$27,200/yr |
|
| |
|
| |
|
|
| 2007-2008 |
| Private, not-for-profit |
$37,400/yr |
|
|
| |
| Private, for-profit |
$33,500/yr |
|
| |
|
| |
|
Back to Colleges & Universities >>
|
