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PUBLIC College/University (In-State)
PUBLIC College/University (Out-Of-State)
PUBLIC College/University (Commuter Students)
- Tuition at public colleges and universities for students who are
residents of the state where they attend college (in-state) is usually
much less than tuition is for a student who is not a resident of the
state (out-of-state). Some states may allow students from
neighboring states to attend college as an in-state student (See
Chapter 5 in Winning Scholarships for College for more information).
The tuition at private colleges and universities is the same for both in-
state and out-of-state students.
- Room refers to the amount you will need to stay in the dormitory or
campus housing without the benefit of meals. Commuter students do
not live on campus. They usually live off campus with relatives or on
their own. In the commuter estimate, it is assumed you are living with
your parents. If this is not the case and you are living in an off-campus
apartment, your expenses will be more than those shown for a
student living on-campus.
- Board applies to the fees students pay for eating on-campus in the
cafeteria or other college/university restaurants/eateries.
Please contact each individual college or university in which you're interested
to get specific costs.
The amounts listed in these tables are estimates. Actual amounts could be
more or less. For a better assessment of your college/university expenses,
look at the catalogs or web sites of the various schools you are interested in
and use the information you find to calculate a more realistic estimate. If you
do not have the current catalog and cannot find it on their web site, call the
admissions office and ask about the cost of tuition, related fees, room and
board for a year. Personal, transportation, and miscellaneous expenses are
variable costs and depend primarily upon your needs. Some colleges and
universities have estimates for these costs. Others may not. The amounts
listed in the preceding table should suffice if you cannot reach an estimate
on your own. The cost of books also varies, but most institutions should be
able to give you a general average. In general, the cost for books at private
institutions is slightly higher than those at public institutions. Some
institutions may also require students to have a computer. For specific costs
and expenses at thousands of colleges throughout the United States, refer to
the College Board's annual handbook, College Cost & Financial Aid
Handbook or their web site, http://www.collegeboard.org.
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