Elite American colleges are now costing students $100,000-a-year

Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleA number of US universities are now approaching $100,000 a year to attend (AFP/Getty)At least 16 American universities are now approaching or exceeding $100,000 annually for undergraduate study, encompassing tuition, fees, housing, and other miscellaneous costs. Despite this headline figure, overall tuition price growth has slowed or reversed in recent years, and most students do not pay the full 'sticker price' due to generous institutional aid. Experts cite factors such as the expansion of federal student loan programmes and administrative growth as contributors to rising costs, though the extent of administrative bloat is debated. The $100,000 threshold, while often not the actual amount paid, draws significant attention and reinforces public perception of higher education's increasing unaffordability. The higher education sector faces future challenges from a demographic decline in college-age students, reduced international enrolments partly due to immigration restrictions, and a changing labour market, leading many to question the value of a four-year degree. In full$100,000-a-year to go to college? Elite American schools cross the Rubicon as more students think twice about higher edThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

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