College Board Releases 2011/2012 College Cost Figures

		The College Board Releases 2011/2012 College Cost Figures On October 26, 2011, The College Board released college cost figures for the 2011/2012 academic year in its annual Trends in College Pricing report. Here are the highlights: Public colleges (in-state students): Tuition and fees increased an average of 8.3% Room and board increased an average of 4.0% Total average cost for 2011/2012 is $21,447 Public colleges (out-of-state students): Tuition and fees increased an average of 5.7% Room and board increased an average of 4.0% Total average cost for 2011/2012 is $33,973 Private colleges: Tuition and fees increased an average of 4.5% Room and board increased an average of 3.9% Total average cost for 2011/2012 is $42,224 “Total average cost” includes tuition and fees, room and board, books and supplies, transportation, and a small amount for miscellaneous costs.