College Costs Are Up 10% : How Families Are Really Paying for School
Knowledge Snapshot: how families pay for college Families spent an average of $34,019 on college during the 2025-26 academic year. That amount was approximately 10% higher than the previous year. 49% came from family income and savings. 27% came from scholarships and grants. 22% came from parent and student borrowing. 2% came from gifts or […]