Out-Of-State Tuition
/ˌaʊt əv steɪt ˈtuːɪʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) The tuition fee charged by public colleges or universities for students who reside outside the state where the institution is located.
Out-of-state tuition rates are typically higher than in-state rates to reflect the lack of state residency.
Forms
- out-of-state tuition
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Commentary
Out-of-state tuition often implicates residency determinations and state funding policies; institutions carefully define residency criteria to comply with legal and regulatory standards.
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