Higher Ed

The most expensive universities for undergraduate students living on campus are all private institutions, according to 2008-2009 data. UC Berkeley is the most expensive public university, with expenses totalling more than $25,000 per year. These costs include: tuition, books, supplies, on-campus housing fees and living expenses. However, when living costs are excluded, Scripps College is the most expensive.

Here are the five most expensive private universities in the state.

To see how individual schools measure up on tuition and fees, check out our searchable database. One key note: Unlike the above list, the database excludes living expenses. And for that reason, you'll see a different ranking and different cost figures.

Source: National Center for Education Statistics

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