Data shows that students paid $24,847 on average to attend higher education courses at the time, $1,027 more than the previous school year.
Among the five institutions in the county, the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor stood out with the highest tuition fees, reaching an average of $34,613. Concordia University Ann Arbor followed with an average of $32,982 per year. Washtenaw Community College students were offered the lowest annual tuition fees at $4,450.
At the time, a total of $111.6 million in grants or scholarships were awarded to full-time undergraduates who started at the Washtenaw County universities in the 2022-23 school year. Additionally, federal student loans reached $26.1 million.
Currently there are five higher education institutions in Washtenaw County, including Ross Medical Education Center-Ann Arbor, Washtenaw Community College, and University of Michigan-Ann Arbor.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Concordia University Ann Arbor | 222 | $4,984,888 | $22,454 | 150 | $1,409,868 | $9,399 |
| Washtenaw Community College | 374 | $2,595,957 | $6,941 | 139 | $778,296 | $5,599 |
| University of Michigan-Ann Arbor | 3,850 | $84,718,295 | $22,005 | 1,687 | $16,556,667 | $9,814 |
| Eastern Michigan University | 1,880 | $19,242,846 | $10,236 | 1,043 | $7,176,335 | $6,880 |
| Ross Medical Education Center-Ann Arbor | 19 | $105,441 | $5,550 | 21 | $210,096 | $10,005 |
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