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In-state Tuition

What does the academic term In-state Tuition mean in higher education?

In-state Tuition


In-state Tuition definition

Short Definition

In-state Tuition means tuition rates charged to students who are residents of the state where the institution is located.


In-depth Overview

In-state Tuition

Long definition: In-state tuition refers to the reduced tuition fees that residents of a particular state pay when attending a public college or university located within that state. These lower tuition rates are offered as a financial benefit to students who are legal residents of the state, often as a result of paying state taxes or meeting specific residency requirements. In-state tuition rates are typically significantly lower than out-of-state or international tuition rates, making higher education more affordable for local residents.

Etymology: The term "in-state" simply refers to being within the borders or territory of a particular state and "tuition" originates from the Latin word "tuitionem", meaning "guardianship" or "protection".

Synonyms or related academic terms: Resident tuition, Local tuition, State resident tuition.

Examples of Use:

  • Students who have lived in the state for at least one year are eligible for in-state tuition at public universities.
  • She decided to attend the local state college because of the affordable in-state tuition rates.
  • In-state tuition is a significant financial advantage for students and their families.

Translations:
Spanish: Matrícula para residentes
French: Frais de scolarité pour les résidents
German: Studiengebühren für Inländer
Italian: Tasse per studenti residenti
Portuguese: Mensalidade para residentes do estado
Japanese: 州内授業料 (Shūnai jugyōryō)
Chinese (Simplified): 州内学费 (Zhōunèi xuéfèi)
Hindi: राज्य निवासी शिक्षा शुल्क (Rājya nivāsī śikṣā śulk)

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unirank Glossary Classification

Miscellaneous higher education terms > University financial terms



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