According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, prices for college tuition and fees are 1,518.82% higher in 2024 versus 1977 (a $303,763.31 difference in value). Between 1977 and 2024: College tuition experienced an average inflation rate of 6.10% per year .

Feb 12, 2025 · The average college tuition and fees costs for academic year 2019-2020 was $9,400. The CPI average for college tuition and fees in September 2020 was 880.234. The CPI average for college tuition and fees in June 2022 was 898.003. The following formula shows how to adjust the price for inflation:

Feb 3, 2021 · The average cost of getting a college degree has soared relative to overall inflation over the last few decades. Since 1980, college tuition and fees are up 1,200% , while the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for all items has risen by only 236%.

May 9, 2023 · Average college tuition and fees have stayed about the same since September 2019, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, even though inflation has led to rising prices for all other...

Mar 17, 2024 · According to Forbes, the cost of attending a four-year college or university during the 2021-2022 school year was increasing at double the rate of inflation. The cost of attending a two-year community college is increasing a third faster than the rate of inflation.

Sep 24, 2024 · The two charts below show 20 years of tuition changes – with one accounting for inflation – as reported to U.S. News by the 436 ranked National Universities included in the 2025 Best Colleges...

Feb 12, 2025 · When CPI data collectors seek prices for college tuition, they first determine if the college being priced is public (owned and supported by a governmental agency) or private. Next, the data collectors select the major price-determining characteristics for the student to be priced.

Jun 28, 2024 · The cost of college makes a difference in who can access higher education and how much student loan debt individuals take on. This report uses data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) to track tuition inflation — that is, how much tuition prices have increased over the years.

Nov 21, 2017 · All costs and wages are adjusted for inflation in accordance with the BLS Consumer Price Index. 1. The average cost for a school includes tuition, student fees, and housing. In the case of state...

Jun 14, 2012 · A 300% increase means that something that cost $1 in 1979, now costs $4. But College Tuitions increased by a whopping 1000% MORE THAN THE CPI! In other words, for every $100 of tuition in 1979 it will now cost $1,423!