Office of Program Policy Analysis and Government Accountability
Office of Program Policy Analysis and Government Accountability

Florida Universities' Tuition and Fees Slightly Below Peers, But All Costs Consume a Higher Percentage of Family Median Income

Report 04-12, February 2004

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Report Summary

  • The combined tuition and fees for undergraduate students attending Florida universities are lower than those of peer public universities. Florida's universities have lower tuition compared to their peers, but their general fees tend to be higher.
  • However, when the major costs of education (tuition, fees, room and board) and Florida's median family income are considered, Florida families face a slightly higher financial burden for a university education than families in other states.

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Copies of this report in print or alternate accessible format may be obtained by email OPPAGA@oppaga.fl.gov, telephone (850) 488-0021, or mail 111 W. Madison St., Room 312 Tallahassee, FL 32399-1475.
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