Stephen E. Thorsett President | Willamette University
Stephen E. Thorsett President | Willamette University
Data shows that students paid $14,605 on average to attend higher education courses at the time, $441 more than the previous school year.
Among the eight institutions in the county, Willamette University stood out with the highest tuition fees, reaching an average of $45,260. Corban University followed with an average of $35,767 per year. Chemeketa Community College students were offered the lowest annual tuition fees at $6,274.
At the time, at least $28.9 million in grants or scholarships were awarded to full-time undergraduates who started at the Marion County universities in the 2022-23 school year. Additionally, federal student loans reached more than $5.2 million.
Currently there are eight higher education institutions in Marion County, including Chemeketa Community College, Johnny Matthew's Hairdressing Training School, and Institute of Technology.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johnny Matthew's Hairdressing Training School | 13 | $50,388 | $3,876 | 16 | $107,642 | $6,728 |
| Chemeketa Community College | 1,059 | $6,391,808 | $6,036 | 247 | $1,132,178 | $4,584 |
| Institute of Technology | 111 | $519,304 | $4,678 | 172 | $1,254,051 | $7,291 |
| College of Hair Design Careers | 32 | $125,238 | $3,914 | 30 | $184,277 | $6,143 |
| Willamette University | 523 | $17,989,192 | $34,396 | 226 | $1,599,621 | $7,078 |
| Corban University | 150 | $3,653,670 | $24,358 | 85 | $752,422 | $8,852 |
| Phagans School of Beauty | 34 | $187,050 | $5,501 | 29 | $196,749 | $6,784 |
| Mount Angel Seminary | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
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