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For the 3rd Consecutive Year, Florida Has the Lowest Undergraduate Tuition & Fees in the Nation

~ Florida’s tuition and fees are more than $5,000 less than the national average ~

Tallahassee, FL (October 24, 2024) – The College Board released the 2024 Trends in College Pricing and Student Aid Report, which recognizes Florida for having the lowest undergraduate tuition and fees in the nation for the third straight year. The College Board lists Florida’s in-state tuition and fees for undergraduates as $6,360 in 2024-25, which is $5,250 less than the national average of $11,610.

“Florida consistently demonstrates its commitment to offering the most affordable higher education in the nation while achieving incredible outcomes for students. Florida has held tuition and fees flat since the 2014-15 academic year, providing all students access to pursue higher education,” said Chancellor Ray Rodrigues. “With ongoing support from Governor Ron DeSantis and the Florida Legislature, Florida’s universities will continue to deliver an exceptional return on investment.”

“I take pride in our System’s unwavering commitment to provide Florida students a high-quality higher education at an affordable cost,” said Brian Lamb, Chair of the Florida Board of Governors. “Our university presidents and trustees have leveraged the investments from the state to drive innovation while keeping costs low. The Board will continue to propel our System forward, enhancing its impact on our students and our state.”

The Trends in College Pricing and Student Aid Report provides state-specific and nationwide information about the cost of attending college, the student aid amounts available, and the levels of student debt. The complete report is available on the Trends in College Pricing and Student Aid 2024 page of the College Board’s website. Additional data highlighting Florida’s exceptional higher education rankings can be found on the Florida ScoreBoard page of the Board of Governors website.

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The State University System of Florida is a constitutional body led by the 17-member Board of Governors. The System has 12 universities and more than 430,000 students, making it the second-largest public university system in the nation. Florida has held the top spot in U.S. News & World Report for higher education since the inception of the rankings in 2017. Responsibilities include defining the distinctive mission of each institution and managing the System’s coordination and operation. The Board appoints a Chancellor who serves as the System’s chief executive. For more information, visit flbog.edu or follow us on Facebook and Twitter.