🏝🌞 2025 Most Expensive Universities in the US!

The College Investor just dropped the 2025 Most Expensive Universities Ranking—and California dominates with 3 schools in the top 30! 🌴 💸 With tuition hikes up to 5.5%, let’s break down if these prices are worth it—and how to save! 🌄 🎓 Top 3 California Schools: 1️⃣ University of Southern California (Rank #2) Tuition: $73,260 (↑4.8%) 💦 Perks: Elite film/media programs, but admission is super competitive! Pro tip: Build a killer portfolio early! 🏨 2️⃣ Claremont McKenna College (Rank #10) Tuition: $71,700 (↑5.5%) 🌺 Ideal for: Business/politics majors craving small classes + research opportunities! 3️⃣ Pepperdine University (Rank #28) Tuition: TBD (Last year: $69,130) Highlight: Malibu ocean-view campus + global exchange programs! 🌴🚗 💡 Money-Saving Hacks: ✅ Transfer from community college to UC schools (Save $50k+ in first 2 years!) ✅ Apply for scholarships (Check “need-blind” schools in comments!) ✅ States like New York offer free tuition if you meet residency rules! 🏨💦 Data Source: The College Investor 2025 Report (via LA Weekly Asia) #CollegeCosts #CaliforniaUniversities #StudyAbroadLife 🌄🌶️