College is pretty expensive, no matter where you go. But some colleges, like anything else, are expensive even by the standards of higher education. So her we have compiled a list of the most expensive colleges in America. These figures are based on the cost of one year of study, so if you're a person who's currently checking out possible colleges, keep these in mind if you're rich and/or really good at collecting grants and scholarships.[distynctGallery]

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#1 Sarah Lawrence College
#2 University of Chicago
#3 The New School
#4 Washington University in St. Louis
#5 Columbia University
#6 Vanderbilt University
#7 Georgetown University
#8 Fordham University
#9 Northwestern University
#10 Wesleyan University