Diane Banks Macomb community college Foundation Director | Macomb Community College
Diane Banks Macomb community college Foundation Director | Macomb Community College
Data shows that students paid $7,070 on average to attend higher education courses at the time, $124 more than the previous school year.
Among the six institutions in the county, Dorsey College-Roseville stood out with the highest tuition fees, reaching an average of $31,680. Paul Mitchell the School-Michigan followed with an average of $17,970 per year. Macomb Community College students were offered the lowest annual tuition fees at $6,210.
At the time, a total of $5.7 million in grants or scholarships were awarded to full-time undergraduates who started at the Macomb County universities in the 2022-23 school year. Additionally, federal student loans reached $3.3 million.
Currently there are six higher education institutions in Macomb County, including Ross Medical Education Center-New Baltimore, U.S. Truck Driver Training School, and Dorsey College-Roseville.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. Truck Driver Training School | 167 | $560,047 | $3,354 | 45 | $251,195 | $5,582 |
| Dorsey College-Roseville | 73 | $513,996 | $7,041 | 66 | $944,753 | $14,314 |
| Paul Mitchell the School-Michigan | 17 | $100,052 | $5,885 | 27 | $255,443 | $9,461 |
| Ross Medical Education Center-Warren | 105 | $615,047 | $5,858 | 108 | $1,095,695 | $10,145 |
| Macomb Community College | 679 | $3,799,590 | $5,596 | 165 | $605,982 | $3,673 |
| Ross Medical Education Center-New Baltimore | 16 | $93,879 | $5,867 | 18 | $179,805 | $9,989 |
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