Yo peeps, I'm just curious (and maybe a little scared), what's the title holder for the most expensive college in the US? Not that I plan on going there (unless they give me a full ride scholarship, haha), but I'm just wondering.
As of the 2024-2025 academic year, the most expensive college in the US on a list-price basis—that is, before scholarships and financial aid—is Columbia University in New York City. The total cost of attending Columbia, including tuition, room and board, and other fees, is about $93,417 per year. This cost includes the necessary supplies, health services, and other student activities.
Do keep in mind that the "sticker price" isn't necessarily what you would end up paying. The net price, or what a student pays after scholarships and grants, is typically lower, but the amount varies depending on the student's specific financial situation, the school's resources, and a variety of other factors.
Many of the most expensive colleges in the United States, like Columbia, also have very generous financial aid programs—the more resource-rich the institution, the more aid it can offer! It's always a good idea to calculate a school's net price using their net price calculator, which can be found on the financial aid section of their website, to understand what you would pay after taking into account grants, scholarships, and other sources of financial aid.
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