GradGuard Urges College Cost Protection as Tuition Reaches $45,000 at Private Schools
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Updated · The Caledonian-Record · Aug 6
GradGuard Urges College Cost Protection as Tuition Reaches $45,000 at Private Schools
1 articles · Updated · The Caledonian-Record · Aug 6
Summary
$45,000 private-college tuition and nearly 20 million students returning to campus are driving GradGuard's push for families to plan for financial losses from unexpected disruptions before move-in day.
College Board data for 2025-26 put average tuition and fees at $11,950 for in-state public four-year schools, $31,880 for out-of-state students, and $45,000 at private nonprofit institutions, all up from a year earlier.
Total attendance costs rise further once housing, food, books and fees are added, regularly topping $30,000 even for in-state public-school students.
GradGuard says that broader cost burden means families should weigh protection for the full college investment, not just the sticker price of admission.