average Public college $5,836 per year

this is tuition only and not dorms, books, etc…

So, the average 4-year private college degree would cost about $121,468 and the average private would be about $23,344 plus the additional costs of living expenses and books.

The average additional costs at private colleges was $8149 and at publics was $6960.

That means the total cost of a 4-year degree in 2006-2007 money was:

Private – $130,384

Public – $51,184 (in-state) — out of state public is similar to private.

The most expensive colleges are around $36,000 per year (tuition) and the least expensive colleges are public and free (USMA, USNA, USAFA, USCGA, etc…)

Maybe $7500 – $10,000 a year for tuition, books and lab fees

But you’ll need a whole lot more for housing,books,supplies,