<p>Does someone have the data where I can find what is the average increase in tuition, and when are tuition increases next expected for specific universities?</p>
<p>Also if I’m the class of 2011 should further tuition increases bother me? Or I should pay the tuition that is fixed for class of 2011</p>
<p>And what is the average tuition increase generally? </p>
<p>Thanks</p>
<p>Some colleges have already released their 2007-08 numbers; do a search on their website. You can also search for past tuition/room/board/fees numbers, too, and calculate the annual increases. Schools raise their prices every year.</p>
<p>As a general rule of thumb, I assumed that the cost would increase 5% each year. Some schools go up more, others less. And then there is Princeton, who didn't raise tuition but increased room and board 19%, so I think the total cost went up about 4.5 percent.</p>
<p>I'm not sure what you mean by your question about whether you should pay the tuition fixed for the class of 2011.</p>
<p>Some schools have an option to pay today's tuition rate for each of the 4 years, but they often require you to pay the entire sum up front. This is only really helpful for those who have $100,000 + handy that they don't they have better uses for. Private college tuition and fees have been increasing at about a 5% rate. Many public university tuition charges have been increasing at a much faster rate, reflecting flat or falling contributions from state legislatures.</p>
<p>sly_vt.</p>
<p>"I'm not sure what you mean by your question about whether you should pay the tuition fixed for the class of 2011." </p>
<p>I wanted to say that if I’m the class of 2011 should I pay 2007-08 fixed number (say 30K, tuition and fees) or I should pay the increased cost every year? (30K + 5% in 2008-09 than in 2009-2010 (30K+5%)+5%) I just wanted to know if the increased cost policy also refers to the students who already are enrolled? </p>
<p>Thanks</p>
<p>dadx3. O now I understand. Thanks</p>