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Tuesday, December 3, 2024

Average cost of college went up for students in Saginaw County in 2022-23 school year

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Dr. George Grant Jr President at Saginaw Valley State University | Saginaw Valley State University

Dr. George Grant Jr President at Saginaw Valley State University | Saginaw Valley State University

College tuition fees rose 4.8% in Saginaw County in the 2022-23 school year, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.

Data shows that students paid $12,453 on average to attend higher education courses at the time, $576 more than the previous school year.

Among the three institutions in the county, Dorsey College-Saginaw stood out with the highest tuition fees, reaching an average of $31,680. Ross Medical Education Center-Saginaw followed with an average of $16,297 per year. Saginaw Valley State University students were offered the lowest annual tuition fees at $11,877.

At the time, a total of $13.2 million in grants or scholarships were awarded to full-time undergraduates who started at the Saginaw County universities in the 2022-23 school year. Additionally, federal student loans reached $5.9 million.

Currently there are three higher education institutions in Saginaw County, including Saginaw Valley State University, Dorsey College-Saginaw, and Ross Medical Education Center-Saginaw.

Undergraduate education costs have seen a significant increase over the past few decades. Data shows a 169% rise in the average total cost, including tuition, fees, room, and board, between 1980 and 2020.

According to a 2023 College Board report, in-state students at public universities paid an average of $11,260, while out-of-state students paid $29,150 in the 2023-24 academic year.

Meanwhile, student loan debt has steadily increased over the last 30 years, reaching $1.75 trillion in 2024, averaging a total of $28,950 per borrower. Federal loans make up 92% of the debt, with over half of students at both public and private four-year colleges graduating with student loans.

Available data sometimes exceeds 100% due to rounding and administrative calculations.

Total Student Aid in Saginaw County Universities in 2022-23 School Year

InstitutionNumber of Students Receiving GrantsTotal Amount of Grants ReceivedAverage Amount of Grant Per StudentNumber of Students Receiving LoansTotal Amount of Loans ReceivedAverage Amount of Loans Per Student
Ross Medical Education Center-Saginaw56$310,277$5,54161$627,755$10,291
Saginaw Valley State University1,297$12,465,762$9,611743$4,566,711$6,146
Dorsey College-Saginaw49$418,291$8,53749$678,601$13,849