Despite that, data shows public universities have steadily brought down tuition rates over the last 10 years. Fick says the cost of running those schools has also gone down during that time.

On Jan. 23, the UI System Board of Trustees approved increases for room and board, tuition and student fees starting in Fall 2025, attributing the changes to rising operating costs, faculty finances ...

NYU, already known for its high fees, estimates the total cost for the next school year will be $93,184, with tuition ($62,796) and food and housing ($24,652) listed as the most expensive line items.