Tuition and Fees
This measure reflects the average college tuition and fees required of in-state students at public four-year institutions, according to U.S. Department of Education statistics. Room and board is ...
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In-State Tuition Cost at U.S. Public Universities, 2002-2023
Explore changes in in-state tuition at public universities in the US from 2002 to 2023. See how the cost of education has risen dramatically over the past 20 years and variations by state. Data source: National Center for Education Statistics Music: Tech Development by Tortex Learn more at Maps.
4-Year-College Graduation Rate
The data on timely completion comes from the National Center for Education Statistics. The four-year-college graduation rate metric is one of many that factor into the overall Best States rankings.
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According to the National Center for Education Statistics, four men were enrolled in postsecondary institutions for every six women in 2023, a historic low. Arizona Democrat Sen. Ruben Gallego said his political party needs to work harder to appeal to men, given how male voters helped propel President Donald Trump to his 2024 victory.
Average Cost of College in America
We took a look at higher education data from the College Board to provide a deeper understanding of the costs and the differences between states, school types and degrees. To give you a quick overview of the costs for a full year of college at a four-year ...