2025 E-Insights Report

Average Tuition for Undergraduate Education

  • Portland and Austin have consistently maintained the highest tuition rates for undergraduate education, making them the least affordable MSAs.
  • Phoenix and Houston consistently rank as the most affordable MSAs for undergraduate tuition, indicating lower tuition fees in these regions.
  • Tampa Bay is maintaining moderate tuition fees, making it an attractive choice for students seeking a balance between cost and educational opportunities.
Average Tuition for Undergraduate Education Chart

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Average Undergraduate Tuition fees for major universities (both public and private) in each MSA.
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System - IPEDS.