Kent Hanson, President | Anoka Technical College
Kent Hanson, President | Anoka Technical College
Data shows that students paid $5,872 on average to attend higher education courses at the time, $131 more than the previous school year.
Among the three institutions in the county, Empire Beauty School-Spring Lake Park stood out with the highest tuition fees, reaching an average of $20,538. Anoka Technical College followed with an average of $6,075 per year. Anoka-Ramsey Community College students were offered the lowest annual tuition fees at $5,655.
At the time, a total of $2.5 million in grants or scholarships were awarded to full-time undergraduates who started at the Anoka County universities in the 2022-23 school year. Additionally, federal student loans reached $1.2 million.
Currently there are three higher education institutions in Anoka County, including Anoka-Ramsey Community College, Anoka Technical College, and Empire Beauty School-Spring Lake Park.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anoka-Ramsey Community College | 325 | $1,741,638 | $5,359 | 139 | $636,764 | $4,581 |
| Anoka Technical College | 89 | $518,908 | $5,830 | 57 | $296,334 | $5,199 |
| Empire Beauty School-Spring Lake Park | 39 | $208,231 | $5,339 | 36 | $295,250 | $8,201 |
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