Degree-granting institutions grant associate's or higher degrees and participate in Title IV federal financial aid programs. Tuition and fees amounts for public institutions are the averages for in-state students. Tuition and fee data are collected in the fall and loan data are collected in the spring. Tuition cost and fees does not include dormitory and board cost. Data for student loans refers to the 2021/22 year and can be found .
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Tuition cost and student loan amounts U.S. 2023/24, by institution type
On average across all public institutions, tuition costs were approximately U.S. dollars in the academic year of 2023/2024 in the United States. The average student loan amount granted for public institutions was  U.S. dollars.
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NCES. (February 28, 2026). Average tuition and fees compared to average student loan amount received in the United States 2023/24, by institution type (in U.S. dollars) [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved July 24, 2026, from /statistics/237924/tuition-costs-vs-student-loans-in-the-us/
NCES. "Average tuition and fees compared to average student loan amount received in the United States 2023/24, by institution type (in U.S. dollars)." Chart. February 28, 2026. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Accessed July 24, 2026. /statistics/237924/tuition-costs-vs-student-loans-in-the-us/
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NCES. "Average Tuition and Fees Compared to Average Student Loan Amount Received in The United States 2023/24, by Institution Type (in U.S. Dollars)." ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ, ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Inc., 28 Feb 2026, /statistics/237924/tuition-costs-vs-student-loans-in-the-us/
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