Tina DeRosear, BA Financial Aid Specialist at Capital Area School of Practical Nursing | Capital Area School of Practical Nursing
Tina DeRosear, BA Financial Aid Specialist at Capital Area School of Practical Nursing | Capital Area School of Practical Nursing
Data shows that students paid $10,119 on average to attend higher education courses at the time, $155 more than the previous school year.
Among the five institutions providing full disclosure in the county, the University of Spa & Cosmetology Arts stood out with the highest tuition fees, reaching an average of $19,850. Midwest Technical Institute-Illinois followed with an average of $15,721 per year. Lincoln Land Community College students were offered the lowest annual tuition fees at $6,840.
At the time, at least $8.7 million in grants or scholarships were awarded to full-time undergraduates who started at the Sangamon County universities in the 2022-23 school year. Additionally, federal student loans reached more than $4.9 million.
Currently there are six higher education institutions in Sangamon County, including Capital Area Career Center, University of Spa & Cosmetology Arts, and University of Illinois Springfield.
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.
Of the six institutions in Sangamon County, St. John's College-Department of Nursing did not provide detailed data on tuition fees.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Land Community College | 385 | $2,785,832 | $7,236 | 142 | $659,807 | $4,647 |
| University of Illinois Springfield | 234 | $3,318,502 | $14,182 | 90 | $475,084 | $5,279 |
| Capital Area Career Center | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| University of Spa & Cosmetology Arts | 46 | $189,717 | $4,124 | 46 | $247,532 | $5,381 |
| St. John's College-Department of Nursing | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Midwest Technical Institute-Illinois | 384 | $2,395,834 | $6,239 | 416 | $3,545,783 | $8,524 |
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