The average cost of universities by state in the United States can vary greatly depending on the location and type of university. Here are the average in-state tuition and fees for public universities by state for the 2021-2022 school year, according to the College Board:
- Wyoming - $6,830
- Utah - $7,710
- Montana - $7,920
- New Mexico - $8,030
- North Carolina - $8,340
- Florida - $8,720
- Idaho - $8,790
- Nevada - $8,920
- South Dakota - $9,020
- Alaska - $9,140
- Arkansas - $9,470
- Oklahoma - $9,510
- Mississippi - $9,550
- Tennessee - $9,650
- South Carolina - $9,690
- Alabama - $9,700
- Arizona - $9,780
- North Dakota - $9,800
- Georgia - $9,890
- Kentucky - $10,050
- Louisiana - $10,050
- Missouri - $10,060
- Indiana - $10,110
- Texas - $10,150
- Iowa - $10,200
- Kansas - $10,320
- Nebraska - $10,390
- Ohio - $10,420
- West Virginia - $10,610
- Oregon - $10,780
- Colorado - $10,930
- Illinois - $11,020
- Michigan - $11,130
- Pennsylvania - $11,170
- Wisconsin - $11,200
- Maryland - $11,290
- Minnesota - $11,350
- Virginia - $11,450
- Delaware - $11,720
- Washington - $11,730
- New York - $11,810
- Massachusetts - $12,360
- Connecticut - $13,300
- New Jersey - $14,250
- Rhode Island - $15,200
- Vermont - $17,160
- New Hampshire - $18,840
Note that these figures are based on average in-state tuition and fees for public universities and can vary depending on the specific university, degree level, and residency status. Additionally, these figures do not include other costs such as room and board, books, and personal expenses, which can significantly increase the total cost of attendance. The cost of private universities can be significantly higher than these figures.