Private Universities--what does the average undergrad really pay for tuition?

Question

When looking at private colleges like Notre Dame, Vanderbilt, Rice, etc., the sticker price is >$30,000. Yikes. Can any of you (preferably former/current students) tell me what the average undergrad actually pays for these institutions?--after financial aid and scholarships have knocked off some of the costs?

Answer 1

You're right, students tend to pay more than the sticker price after factoring in living expenses. How you plan to decorate your room, buy books, socialize, etc, depends on your own budgeting, but here's a good resource for finding out more about private colleges and their costs:

http://www.tuitionbids.com/student-loan-...

The campus detective lets you input a school and then gives a breakdown of its costs and financial aid policy.

Hope that helps!

Answer 2

I went to a private university over 15 years ago and, even at that time, paid ~$9,000 a semester.

Answer 3

I guess ard $15000  including room and board and health insurance, general fees per sem .