College costs vary widely based on the type of school you attend. Types of costs you should consider are:

• Tuition and fees
• Food and housing
• Equipment and room materials
• Books and supplies
• Transportation
• Personal expenses

Below are examples of average estimated national undergraduate budgets for 2023-24

• Public two-year in-district: $3,990 tuition and fees;
• Public four-year in-state on-campus: $11,260 tuition and fees;
• Public four-year out-of-state on-campus: $29,150 tuition and fees;
• Private nonprofit four-year on-campus: $41,540 tuition and fees;

Source: The College Board, Annual Survey of Colleges.