Dr. Miguel Cardona, Secretary of Education | Official website
Dr. Miguel Cardona, Secretary of Education | Official website
Data shows that students paid $18,721 on average to attend higher education courses at the time, $646 more than the previous school year.
Among the five institutions in the county, the Douglas J Aveda Institute stood out with the highest tuition fees, reaching an average of $22,500. Michigan State University followed with an average of $21,441 per year. Lansing Community College students were offered the lowest annual tuition fees at $7,340.
At the time, a total of $80.2 million in grants or scholarships were awarded to full-time undergraduates who started at the Ingham County universities in the 2022-23 school year. Additionally, federal student loans reached $34.8 million.
Currently there are five higher education institutions in Ingham County, including Protege Academy, Lansing Community College, and Douglas J Aveda Institute.
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.
| Institution | Number of Students Receiving Grants | Total Amount of Grants Received | Average Amount of Grant Per Student | Number of Students Receiving Loans | Total Amount of Loans Received | Average Amount of Loans Per Student |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan State University | 9,276 | $75,569,905 | $8,147 | 3,370 | $30,619,215 | $9,086 |
| Protege Academy | 20 | $110,921 | $5,546 | 26 | $160,167 | $6,160 |
| Douglas J Aveda Institute | 244 | $1,246,230 | $5,108 | 345 | $3,249,319 | $9,418 |
| Bayshire Academy of Beauty Craft Inc | 16 | $80,097 | $5,006 | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| Lansing Community College | 499 | $3,151,031 | $6,315 | 181 | $784,329 | $4,333 |
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