$1,137 per year
SHARES. College textbooks cost too much—and something needs to be done about it, according to a report from the advocacy group U.S. PIRG. The College Board estimates that the average student in this country spends around $1,200 a year on books and supplies. A single book can cost as much as $200. Soaring college textbooks costs hurt students and family budgets. College textbooks now cost the average student around $1,200 a year and advocacy groups say something needs to be done to curb the costs. CNBC's Herb Weisbaum says there are options for students, but not many. The average annual increase in college textbook prices from December 2001 to November 2010 was 6.1%, varying from a low of 4.1% to a high of 8.3%. These figures are based on the college textbooks component of the Consumer Price Index. The cost of textbooks varied by as much as $200 higher or lower depending on the type of college, with less-than-2-year programs having lower textbook costs than 2-year and 4-year programs. Books and Supplies. The national average cost of books and supplies hovers around $1,100 per year (considered as two semesters), with that figure continuing to rise with inflation and the rising cost of college textbooks.  475 CONNECT 132 TWEET 19 LINKEDIN 7 COMMENT EMAIL MORE. College textbooks cost too much — and something needs to be done about it, according to a report from the advocacy group U.S. PIRG. The College Board estimates that the average student in this country spends around $1,200 a year on books and supplies. A single book can cost as much as $200.  The average price of a new textbook in the 2013-14 academic year was $79, while the average price of a used textbook was $59. This compares with $72 and $54, respectively, the year before. Source: National Association of College Stores. View more questions, articles or lists.  According to the National Association of College Stores, the average price of a new textbook increased from $62 (in 2011 dollars) in 2006-07 to $68 in 2011-12. Students also rely on textbook rentals, used books, and digital resources. We now know that the average Student does not spend $1200 for “Books and Supplies”. We also know The College Board $1200 “Books and Supplies” Budget Graphic is showing the average Student can receive up to $1200 Gift Aid / Loan in their Financial Aid Package to cover costs of 1 The total cost of books at a college level will usually be much higher. 2  Depending on the number of credits, the price can vary from $200-$1000 per semester. 3  According to CollegeBoard.com, the national average for college textbooks is $1,137 per year. 1 For example, their Grammar book is only $15. 2  The total cost of books at a college level will usually be much higher. 3  Depending on the number of credits, the price can vary from $200-$1000 per semester. 4  According to CollegeBoard.com, the national average for college textbooks is $1,137 per year. College students shell out hundreds of dollars on textbooks every year. The average price of a new textbook was $68 in 2012, according to the National Association of College Stores, and the College Board suggests students budget between $1,225 and $1,328 a year for books and supplies. College textbooks are, technically speaking, freaking expensive. The average undergraduate spends around $1,200 annually on books. This can be as much as 40% of total costs for those at community colleges. Given long-term trends in textbook price growth, in a decade, we might find that $1,200 a comparative pittance. 
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