A Sign That Tuition is Too High: Some Colleges are Slashing it in Half

Colby-Sawyer College in New London, New Hampshire adopted a transparent tuition pricing model, eliminating the confusing discount structure that has long defined college pricing. Instead of inflated sticker prices followed by variable financial aid packages, the college offers clear, upfront pricing to prospective students and families. These photographs for The New York Times document the New Hampshire liberal arts college that's challenging traditional higher education pricing practices, offering insight into how transparent tuition models aim to make college costs more understandable and accessible.