America's 20 most expensive colleges

In many of America's top colleges, the total cost for the academic year tops $60,000 and is getting more expensive every year.

We've compiled a list of the colleges that are charging the most for the 2015-16 academic year - breaking down how much students pay in tuition and required fees, as well as room and board. These numbers are solely what students would pay directly to the school, so they're still going to have to cover books, travel, a healthcare plan, and possibly beer.

Colleges present their fees in different ways; some offer one total price, some pair tuition and fees together, and some list every charge individually. For schools that didn't offer a flat total on their website, we added up the fees that a typical first year student would incur.

Here's what the most expensive colleges in America are charging their students: