Special Report
Most Expensive States to Get a College Education
June 2, 2022 1:00 pm
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21. (tie) South Carolina
> Cost of living index score (US=100): 93.6
> Average cost of student accommodation: $6,399
> Public tuition fees: $15,574
> Private tuition fees: $19,163
> Overall student cost score: 4.64/10
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20. Kentucky
> Cost of living index score (US=100): 93.1
> Average cost of student accommodation: $6,156
> Public tuition fees: $17,391
> Private tuition fees: $19,314
> Overall student cost score: 4.59/10
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19. Colorado
> Cost of living index score (US=100): 105.3
> Average cost of student accommodation: $6,541
> Public tuition fees: $16,246
> Private tuition fees: $17,431
> Overall student cost score: 4.08/10
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18. Washington
> Cost of living index score (US=100): 111.6
> Average cost of student accommodation: $6,725
> Public tuition fees: $11,513
> Private tuition fees: $21,522
> Overall student cost score: 3.93/10
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17. Nevada
> Cost of living index score (US=100): 106.3
> Average cost of student accommodation: $6,358
> Public tuition fees: $16,478
> Private tuition fees: $18,584
> Overall student cost score: 3.88/10
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