Timothy (Tim) Downs, Ph.D., M.A., B.A. President | Minnesota State University Moorhead
Timothy (Tim) Downs, Ph.D., M.A., B.A. President | Minnesota State University Moorhead
Data shows that students paid $16,379 on average to attend higher education courses at the time, $812 more than the previous school year.
Among the two institutions in the county, Concordia College at Moorhead stood out with the highest tuition fees, reaching an average of $28,916. Minnesota State University Moorhead followed with an average of $10,236 per year.
At the time, a total of $11.4 million in grants or scholarships were awarded to full-time undergraduates who started at the Clay County universities in the 2022-23 school year. Additionally, federal student loans reached $6.8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota State University Moorhead | 576 | $3,523,474 | $6,117 | 406 | $3,765,068 | $9,274 |
| Concordia College at Moorhead | 444 | $7,827,980 | $17,631 | 268 | $2,991,964 | $11,164 |
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