Dr. Martin Giese, President | Oak Hills Christian College
Dr. Martin Giese, President | Oak Hills Christian College
Data shows that students paid $9,689 on average to attend higher education courses at the time, $259 more than the previous school year.
Among the three institutions in the county, Oak Hills Christian College stood out with the highest tuition fees, reaching an average of $18,270. Bemidji State University followed with an average of $10,130 per year. Northwest Technical College students were offered the lowest annual tuition fees at $6,226.
At the time, a total of $3.1 million in grants or scholarships were awarded to full-time undergraduates who started at the Beltrami County universities in the 2022-23 school year. Additionally, federal student loans reached $2.6 million.
Currently there are three higher education institutions in Beltrami County, including Northwest Technical College, Bemidji State University, and Oak Hills Christian 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.
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Hills Christian College | 24 | $171,268 | $7,136 | 16 | $62,848 | $3,928 |
| Northwest Technical College | 42 | $243,255 | $5,792 | 24 | $182,240 | $7,593 |
| Bemidji State University | 375 | $2,644,652 | $7,052 | 269 | $2,395,992 | $8,907 |
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