"Tuition at private US colleges is on the rise, reaching an average annual cost of $43,350 in 2024. The yearly cost of attending some private colleges and universities is nearly six-figures. The University of Southern California's tuition and fees are the most expensive, at $75,162. While some Americans are pushing back on higher education, others are coughing up more money than ever to attend some of the nation's most prestigious colleges."
"When including the costs of housing and food, full-time students who live on-campus at private four-year universities and colleges pay $58,600 a year. Adding the costs of books, transportation, and additional expenses increases that number to an average of $62,990, the College Board reported. We've listed the most expensive colleges in the US, from small liberal arts schools to Ivy League universities."
Average undergraduate tuition and fees at private nonprofit four-year U.S. institutions reached $43,350 for the 2024–2025 school year. In-state tuition at public four-year schools averaged $11,610. Including housing and food raises on-campus private four-year costs to $58,600 annually. Adding books, transportation, and other expenses increases the average to $62,990. Some private colleges and universities have yearly costs approaching six figures. The University of Southern California reported the highest tuition and fees at $75,162. A ranking of the 25 most expensive U.S. schools uses annual tuition and fees; housing estimates were listed but not factored into the ranking. Rankings from U.S. News & World Report, The College Investor, and Best Colleges were confirmed with official 2025–2026 tuition listings.
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