See the Average College Tuition in 2025-2026
The average college tuition in the US has increased for the 2025-2026 academic year, with private colleges seeing a 3.3% rise and public schools seeing a 3.3% to 3.7% increase. Despite the sticker price, many colleges offer significant financial aid, with some schools providing need-based grants that exceed the cost of tuition and fees.
The cost of attending college in the US has gone up for the 2025-2026 academic year. Private colleges saw a 3.3% increase in tuition and fees, while public schools saw a 3.3% to 3.7% rise. However, when adjusted for inflation, the increase is much lower, at 0.6% for private colleges and 0.5% to 0.9% for public schools. Many students are surprised by the high cost of college, with 61% saying it was higher than expected. Despite the high sticker price, many colleges offer significant financial aid, with some schools providing need-based grants that exceed the cost of tuition and fees. The average in-state cost of attending a public college is $11,371, compared to $44,961 for a private college.
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