Dr. Andrew Armacost, President | University of North Dakota
Dr. Andrew Armacost, President | University of North Dakota
Data shows that students paid $13,795 on average to attend higher education courses at the time, $461 more than the previous school year.
Among the two institutions in the county, Josef's School of Hair, Skin & Body-Grand Forks stood out with the highest tuition fees, reaching an average of $17,000. The University of North Dakota followed with an average of $13,779 per year.
At the time, a total of $8.1 million in grants or scholarships were awarded to full-time undergraduates who started at the Grand Forks County universities in the 2022-23 school year. Additionally, federal student loans reached $13.4 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.
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of North Dakota | 1,376 | $8,036,097 | $5,840 | 1,018 | $13,266,005 | $13,031 |
| Josef's School of Hair, Skin & Body-Grand Forks | 18 | $71,137 | $3,952 | 24 | $102,520 | $4,272 |
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