Dr. Miguel Cardona, Secretary of Education | Official website
Dr. Miguel Cardona, Secretary of Education | Official website
Data shows that students paid $8,906 on average to attend higher education courses at the time, $393 more than the previous school year.
Among the six institutions in the county, Raphael's School of Beauty Culture Inc-Niles stood out with the highest tuition fees, reaching an average of $19,200. The Casal Aveda Institute followed with an average of $16,950 per year. Kent State University at Trumbull students were offered the lowest annual tuition fees at $7,149.
At the time, at least $1.5 million in grants or scholarships were awarded to full-time undergraduates who started at the Trumbull County universities in the 2022-23 school year. Additionally, federal student loans reached more than $1.5 million.
Currently there are six higher education institutions in Trumbull County, including Kent State University at Trumbull, Trumbull Career & Technical Center, and ETI Technical 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kent State University at Trumbull | 135 | $775,383 | $5,744 | 72 | $398,858 | $5,540 |
| Raphael's School of Beauty Culture Inc-Niles | 39 | $275,493 | $7,064 | 33 | $287,946 | $8,726 |
| Trumbull Career & Technical Center | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Casal Aveda Institute | 19 | $109,764 | $5,777 | 28 | $150,257 | $5,366 |
| Ross Medical Education Center-Niles | 45 | $275,767 | $6,128 | 50 | $554,466 | $11,089 |
| ETI Technical College | 9 | $62,337 | $6,926 | 8 | $71,750 | $8,969 |
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