Average Cost per Credit Hour (2026 stats)
TL;DR
Analysis of college costs broken down per credit hour for different institution types.
Key Facts
- Data analysis based on College Scorecard 2024 data.
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Average Cost per Credit Hour
Cost per Credit Hour Varies by Institution Type
Credit hour costs vary significantly, with Private Non-profit institutions charging an average of $974.17 per credit hour.
Average cost per credit hour broken down by institution type. Source: College Scorecard (2024 data).
FAQ
What does the Average Cost per Credit Hour (2026 stats) dataset measure?
It summarizes the metrics shown on this page (charts and tables) using the sources listed in the Data Sources section, with national aggregates and breakdowns where available.
What is the primary data source?
College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education). Some pages also incorporate Census ACS context where noted.
How often is this page updated?
Pages update when the underlying processed datasets are refreshed and the HTML is regenerated; the Last updated date reflects the most recent build.
Data Sources
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and enrollment data
- Data year: 2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Census ACS - U.S. Census Bureau
- Demographic and workforce data
- Data year: 2023
- Source: census.gov