6 sneaky ways colleges get you to spend more money

Gregory Shamus / Getty Images

There is no doubt that college is an expensive investment.

According to The College Board, the national US average for annual tuition and fees is $9,410 for in-state public school, $23,893 for out-of-state public school, and $32,405 for a private college.

But it's not just tuition that's costing you. The total price of college swells at least $10,000 more per year when you factor in room and board ... to start.

Here are six sneaky ways colleges and universities are making you spend more: