The Most Expensive College In Each State

A recent College Board study gave $9,970 as the average cost for a public four-year university or college. For a private institution, the average cost for four years is $34,740. Average costs have more than doubled over the past 20 years. As tuition skyrockets, financial aid has become more critical. The U.S. Department for Education gives more than $120 billion in loans, grants, and work opportunities each year. To apply for financial aid, a free application for Federal Student Aid form has to be submitted.

The most expensive colleges in the U.S. cost between $50,000 and $60,000 a year. Columbia University is the most expensive on this list, with annual tuition and fees of $59,430.

The cost of college tuition varies considerably according to the type of institution, a family’s financial status, and academic performance in the first year. Many other factors, such as the geographic location of the institution, also are taken into account. The list below shows annual costs for the most expensive college in each state.