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Data shows that students paid $13,029 on average to attend higher education courses at the time, $198 more than the previous school year.
Among the seven institutions in the county, Kettering University stood out with the highest tuition fees, reaching an average of $44,380. Ross Medical Education Center-Flint followed with an average of $16,297 per year. Mott Community College students were offered the lowest annual tuition fees at $5,201.
At the time, at least $15.2 million in grants or scholarships were awarded to full-time undergraduates who started at the Genesee County universities in the 2022-23 school year. Additionally, federal student loans reached more than $4.6 million.
Currently there are seven higher education institutions in Genesee County, including Ross Medical Education Center-Davison, University of Michigan-Flint, and Ross Medical Education Center-Flint.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mott Community College | 342 | $2,018,021 | $5,901 | 124 | $473,722 | $3,820 |
| University of Michigan-Flint | 458 | $5,243,133 | $11,448 | 197 | $1,200,006 | $6,091 |
| Ross Medical Education Center-Flint | 59 | $356,963 | $6,050 | 56 | $539,942 | $9,642 |
| Ross Medical Education Center-Davison | 26 | $130,625 | $5,024 | 29 | $308,666 | $10,644 |
| Creative Hair School of Cosmetology | 9 | $61,499 | $6,833 | 9 | $100,499 | $11,167 |
| Sharp's Academy of Hairstyling | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Kettering University | 294 | $7,348,304 | $24,994 | 149 | $1,936,323 | $12,995 |
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