Dr. Patricia Rogers, Lake Superior College President | Lake Superior College
Dr. Patricia Rogers, Lake Superior College President | Lake Superior College
Data shows that students paid $14,302 on average to attend higher education courses at the time, $351 more than the previous school year.
Among the four institutions in the county, The College of Saint Scholastica stood out with the highest tuition fees, reaching an average of $39,410. The University of Minnesota-Duluth followed with an average of $14,988 per year. Minnesota North College students were offered the lowest annual tuition fees at $6,318.
At the time, a total of $25.5 million in grants or scholarships were awarded to full-time undergraduates who started at the St. Louis County universities in the 2022-23 school year. Additionally, federal student loans reached $15.8 million.
Currently there are four higher education institutions in St. Louis County, including Lake Superior College, Minnesota North College, and The College of Saint Scholastica.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Superior College | 157 | $885,738 | $5,642 | 128 | $1,004,677 | $7,849 |
| The College of Saint Scholastica | 358 | $10,329,464 | $28,853 | 207 | $2,125,284 | $10,267 |
| University of Minnesota-Duluth | 1,763 | $12,047,449 | $6,833 | 1,165 | $11,278,070 | $9,681 |
| Minnesota North College | 386 | $2,273,862 | $5,891 | 259 | $1,378,930 | $5,324 |
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