Trends in College Pricing 2010

Over the decade from 2000‑01 to 2010‑11,published tuition and fees at public four‑year colleges and universities increased at an average rate of 5.6% per year beyond the rate of general inflation. This growth rate led the price to increase from 22% of the average tuition and fees at private nonprofit four‑year institutions to 28% over the decade. College Board, October 2010