Tuition Shares

The Legislative Analyst's Office released the chart above on tuition shares of the state and the student.  Economists will be quick to note that the figures refer to average costs, not marginal.  Nevertheless, the chart tells a story.

The full presentation (which notes that many lower income students pay no fees) is at http://www.lao.ca.gov/sections/higher_ed/FAQs/Higher_Education_Issue_05.pdf

Note: Clicking on the link above may provide a sharper picture.