Does Florida have the cheapest in-state college tuition in the country?

In addition to being ranked No. 1 higher education for nearly a decade by U.S. News and World Report, Florida also boasts the lowest average in-state college tuition in the country.

The average in-state tuition in the Sunshine State was $6,360 for the 2024-25 school year. This figure is for full-time undergraduate students attending four-year public institutions. It includes both tuition and fees.

That’s nearly half the national average of $11,610, meaning Florida students paid about $5,250 less than most of their peers. After Florida, the states with the next lowest average tuition are Wyoming, Nevada, Georgia and Utah. Vermont ranks the highest.

Florida’s tuition has been lower than most states for years, and that trend is expected to continue. The State University System of Florida estimates that in-state tuition for the 2025-26 school year will average $6,093 — even lower than the year before.