College tuition and fees are the published school charges most families see first. They are important, but they are only part of the total cost of attendance.
Average tuition
$20,567
Average net price
$17,506
Average attendance cost
$30,258
Tuition vs Fees
Tuition is usually the instructional charge. Fees may support campus services, technology, student activities, labs, health services or program-specific costs.
Fees Can Change the Cost Picture
A low tuition school can still have meaningful mandatory fees. Compare tuition and fees with attendance cost and net price where data is available.
Use School Pages for Detail
Open a school tuition page to review tuition, net price, room and board, aid and official resources together.