* Type of institution: Public universities were far cheaper than private universities. Community colleges were even less expensive.
* Location: Tuition varied by state and even within a state between different universities.
* Program of study: Some programs, like engineering or medicine, often cost more than others like the arts.
* In-state vs. out-of-state: Out-of-state students typically paid significantly higher tuition.
To find the tuition for a *specific* university in 1959, you would need to research that university's archives or historical records. You might find this information in yearbooks, university publications, or potentially digitized historical documents online.