Tax Policy Center

Fiscal Facts

September 2, 2024
In 2021, state and local governments spent about $20,100 per higher education student, excluding tuition and other fees. Alaska, DC, and Wyoming spent the most, whereas Missouri, Ohio, and Rhode Island spent the least.
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In 2021, state and local governments spent about $20,100 per higher education student, excluding tuition and other fees. Alaska, DC, and Wyoming spent the most, whereas Missouri, Ohio, and Rhode Island spent the least.
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