College affordability has never been more important, and a key component of affordability is helping students understand how much they’re going to pay up front. The College Cost Transparency Initiative pulls together the key leaders in higher education, who represent college and university leaders and those working in financial aid and with students, to help solve the problem.

Join us in welcoming the following new CCT institutions that have committed to cost transparency in their financial aid offers!

Institutions that have joined the CCT since April 1, 2025: 

• University of Minnesota Duluth
• Towson University
• Alexandria Technical and Community College
• Susquehanna University
• University of Tennessee of Knoxville
• Colby College
• Bryn Mawr College
• University of Southern Mississippi
• Stevens Institute of Technology
• Indiana State University
• Parker University
• Hamilton College
• Drake University
• Kentucky Christian University
• Laguna College of Art and Design
• Ouachita Baptist University
• East Texas Baptist University
• Oklahoma State University
• Colorado Mesa University

Interested in learning more about the College Cost Transparency Initiative? Head to our FAQ page for more information, and submit your commitment. 

Publication Date: 7/1/2025

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