Eastern Michigan University reported a 4.5% tuition hike for the 2022-23 school year, based on recently released figures, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.
Students enrolled at the four-year public university paid $15,370 this year, an increase of $1,110 from the $14,260 charged during the 2021-22 academic year.
Approximately 78% of the undergraduate student body are Michigan residents. Students from other states make up about 11%, while international students account for 3%.
Data indicates that 96% of full-time undergraduates who began their studies at Eastern Michigan University in 2022-23 received some form of financial aid. A total of 1,880 students were awarded grants or scholarships amounting to $19.2 million, and 1,043 students obtained loans exceeding $7.2 million.
Across the entire undergraduate population, 7,955 students received grants or scholarships totaling $71.3 million. Additionally, 5,319 students secured federal student loans totaling $40.1 million.
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.
The following data includes only full-time students who began an undergraduate program at the Eastern Michigan University in the 2022-23 school year.
| Type of Aid | Number of students awarded aid | Percent awarded aid | Total amount of aid awarded | Average amount of aid per student |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Federal grants | 949 | 48% | $5.6 million | $5,946 |
| State / local grant or scholarship | 81 | 4% | $125,967 | $1,555 |
| Institutional grants or scholarships | 1,828 | 92% | $13.5 million | $7,371 |
| Grant or scholarship aid total | 1,880 | 95% | $19.2 million | $10,236 |
| Federal student loans | 1,014 | 51% | $5.9 million | $5,773 |
| Other student loans | 105 | 5% | $1.3 million | $12,593 |
| Student loan aid | 1,043 | 53% | $7.2 million | $6,880 |
| Total student aid | 1,897 | 96% | $26.4 million | $13,926 |
Information in this story was obtained from the National Center for Education Statistics. The source data can be found here.
