Barry Butler President | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott
Barry Butler President | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott
Data shows that students paid $15,234 on average to attend higher education courses at the time, $521 more than the previous school year.
Among the three institutions in the county, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott stood out with the highest tuition fees, reaching an average of $40,464. Prescott College followed with an average of $35,450 per year. Yavapai College students were offered the lowest annual tuition fees at $3,080.
At the time, a total of $16 million in grants or scholarships were awarded to full-time undergraduates who started at the Yavapai County universities in the 2022-23 school year. Additionally, federal student loans reached $7.3 million.
Currently there are three higher education institutions in Yavapai County, including Prescott College, Yavapai College, and Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prescott College | 32 | $765,723 | $23,929 | 19 | $127,000 | $6,684 |
| Yavapai College | 282 | $1,802,678 | $6,392 | 36 | $269,759 | $7,493 |
| Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott | 709 | $13,435,059 | $18,949 | 370 | $6,882,186 | $18,601 |
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