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Colleges and universities across the country are raising their charges for room and board far faster than the rate of inflation. To see these charges at individual schools, search by name, state, or institution type. Click on the school name for more information.

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College room and board rates

by Sarah Butrymowicz and Jill Barshay, The Hechinger Report
April 8, 2015

<h1>College room and board rates</h1>
<p class="byline">by Sarah Butrymowicz and Jill Barshay, The Hechinger Report <br />April 8, 2015</p>

<p>Colleges and universities across the country are raising their charges for room and board far faster than the rate of inflation. To see these charges at individual schools, search by name, state, or institution type. Click on the school name for more information.</p>
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