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Students paid more for higher education in Pennington County in 2022-23 school year

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Dr. Sandy Kiddoo President | Northland Community and Technical College

Dr. Sandy Kiddoo President | Northland Community and Technical College

College tuition fees rose 3.2% in Pennington County in the 2022-23 school year, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.

Data shows that students paid $6,243 on average to attend Northland Community and Technical College courses at the time, $191 more than the previous school year.

For comparison, Minnesota universities charge students an annual average of $16,291 per year.

At the time, a total of $721,135 in grants or scholarships were awarded to full-time undergraduates who enrolled in the university. Additionally, federal student loans reached $493,391.

Currently, there are 2,495 students enrolled in Northland Community and Technical College.

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 Northland Community and Technical College 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
Northland Community and Technical College135$721,135$5,34284$493,391$5,874

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