The average yearly costs of education continue to increase around the country.
According to the College Board’s “Trends in College Pricing”, the 20062007 average
total costs (including tuition, fees, room and board, books and supplies, transportation, and other expenses) are $16,357 for fouryear public colleges and universities; and
$33,301 for fouryear private colleges and universities. These costs represent nearly a
6 percent tuition increase from 20052006. Inflation during that same period was
approximately 4 percent.