You are receiving this email as part of a free information service from University Business Magazine.   The Truth about the Real Cost of Textbooks and Affordable Options for Students   Textbook sticker shock is all too familiar to college students. In fact, since 1978, textbook prices have risen a whopping 812 percent – more than double the increase of new home prices. That means a textbook costing $25 then would cost $203 today. Students often feel that course materials are unaffordable especially when layering in the reality of rising tuition bills. There are measured steps that both the faculty and the campus store could take to bring the price of course materials within a student’s reach. Our Follett insight article briefly explains how the textbook industry works, why prices are what they are and how campus stores can help leverage more affordable options.

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