Back-to-college clothing: total expenditure by U.S. consumers 2007-2023
Back-to-college clothing spending - additional information
Since 2007, consumers spending on back-to-college clothing and accessories has fluctuated. The total expenditure on these items peaked in 2023. In 2023, consumers planned to spend, on average, about 182 U.S. dollars on back-to-college clothing and accessories. In total, shoppers were expected to spend a record-breaking 94 billion U.S. dollars on back-to-college items in 2023. Typical back-to-college purchases include clothing and accessories, as well as electronics or computer related equipment, food supplies, personal care products, and dorm or apartment furnishings.