average cost of college tuition
for the current academic year the average published in state tuition at public four year colleges and universities is $ 8893 and the average net price is about $ 3120 according to three college board reports on trends in higher educationhe average tuition prices increased by 3 8 percent between 2012 13 and 2013 14 to $ 30090 but the average net price also increased from $ 11930 in 2012 13 to $ 12460 in 2013 14 some parents are able to provide their children with the financial resources necessary to pay tuition and fees