Barbara R. Kavalier, Ph.D. President | St Charles Community College
Barbara R. Kavalier, Ph.D. President | St Charles Community College
Data shows that students paid $11,138 on average to attend higher education courses at the time, $493 more than the previous school year.
Among the four institutions in the county, The Salon Professional Academy-St Charles stood out with the highest tuition fees, reaching an average of $19,954. Lindenwood University followed with an average of $19,300 per year. St Charles Community College students were offered the lowest annual tuition fees at $4,371.
At the time, a total of $21.7 million in grants or scholarships were awarded to full-time undergraduates who started at the St. Charles County universities in the 2022-23 school year. Additionally, federal student loans reached $4.6 million.
Currently there are four higher education institutions in St. Charles County, including The Salon Professional Academy-St Charles, St Charles Community College, and Urshan 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Charles Community College | 891 | $8,484,058 | $9,522 | 82 | $350,960 | $4,280 |
| The Salon Professional Academy-St Charles | 79 | $368,193 | $4,661 | 53 | $404,344 | $7,629 |
| Lindenwood University | 860 | $12,778,107 | $14,858 | 526 | $3,712,585 | $7,058 |
| Urshan College | 26 | $95,959 | $3,691 | 33 | $116,189 | $3,521 |
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