Data shows that students paid $11,344 on average to attend higher education courses at the time, $366 more than the previous school year.
Among the three institutions in the county, Nuvo College of Cosmetology stood out with the highest tuition fees, reaching an average of $18,000. Ross Medical Education Center-Roosevelt Park followed with an average of $16,297 per year. Muskegon Community College students were offered the lowest annual tuition fees at $11,090.
At the time, a total of $2.2 million in grants or scholarships were awarded to full-time undergraduates who started at the Muskegon County universities in the 2022-23 school year. Additionally, federal student loans reached $1.1 million.
Currently there are three higher education institutions in Muskegon County, including Ross Medical Education Center-Roosevelt Park, Nuvo College of Cosmetology, and Muskegon Community 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nuvo College of Cosmetology | 19 | $81,194 | $4,273 | 24 | $140,203 | $5,842 |
| Muskegon Community College | 427 | $1,634,810 | $3,829 | 26 | $98,149 | $3,775 |
| Ross Medical Education Center-Roosevelt Park | 81 | $497,727 | $6,145 | 83 | $818,157 | $9,857 |
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