Where do you want to go to college? How much does it cost?

Getting an early handle on this will help you figure out how much you’ll need to save, earn or borrow.

The table gives you an idea of how much it costs to attend one year at a four-year college. In addition, you’ll also have to budget for books, miscellaneous expenses and travel. Going to an in-state college costs less, since you are paying resident tuition and usually do not have to travel as far.

	Tuition and Fees	Room and Board	Total
Alaska, four-year public	$8,382	$8,003	$16,385
Nevada, four-year public	$14,650	$10,670	$25,320
Oregon, four-year public	$17,598	$7,566	$25,164
Washington, four-year private	$26,120	$7,220	$33,340
California, four-year public	$27,333	$11,212	$38,545
Colorado, four-year private	$31,428	$9,501	$40,929
Tuition and fees are averages. Out-of-state averages are based on non-resident prices.