George Evans President | Kaskaskia College
George Evans President | Kaskaskia College
Data shows that students paid $7,674 on average to attend Kaskaskia College courses at the time, unchanged from the previous school year.
For comparison, Illinois universities charge students an annual average of $19,224 per year.
At the time, a total of $1.7 million in grants or scholarships were awarded to full-time undergraduates who enrolled in the university. Additionally, federal student loans reached $115,160.
Currently, there are 3,370 students enrolled in Kaskaskia 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaskaskia College | 357 | $1,707,003 | $4,782 | 14 | $115,160 | $8,226 |
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