Dr. Ken Trzaska President of Lewis and Clark Community College | lc.edu
Dr. Ken Trzaska President of Lewis and Clark Community College | lc.edu
Data shows that students paid $11,668 on average to attend higher education courses at the time, $748 more than the previous school year.
Among the three institutions in the county, CALC Institute of Technology stood out with the highest tuition fees, reaching an average of $13,600. Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville followed with an average of $12,558 per year. Lewis and Clark Community College students were offered the lowest annual tuition fees at $9,552.
At the time, at least $17.8 million in grants or scholarships were awarded to full-time undergraduates who started at the Madison County universities in the 2022-23 school year. Additionally, federal student loans reached more than $6.3 million.
Currently there are three higher education institutions in Madison County, including Lewis and Clark Community College, Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville, and CALC Institute of Technology.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville | 1,646 | $16,351,096 | $9,934 | 854 | $5,506,295 | $6,448 |
| CALC Institute of Technology | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Lewis and Clark Community College | 217 | $1,409,021 | $6,493 | 145 | $754,286 | $5,202 |
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