College tuition fees rose 0.2% in Nez Perce County in the 2022-23 school year, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.
Data shows that students paid $8,808 on average to attend higher education courses at the time, $21 more than the previous school year.
Among the two institutions in the county, Headmasters School of Hair Design stood out with the highest tuition fees, reaching an average of $13,110. Lewis-Clark State College followed with an average of $8,757 per year.
At the time, a total of $2.9 million in grants or scholarships were awarded to full-time undergraduates who started at the Nez Perce County universities in the 2022-23 school year. Additionally, federal student loans reached $1.1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Headmasters School of Hair Design | 25 | $122,404 | $4,896 | 30 | $141,889 | $4,730 |
| Lewis-Clark State College | 404 | $2,820,133 | $6,981 | 179 | $937,112 | $5,235 |
