Dr. Amit B. Singh President | Edmonds College
Dr. Amit B. Singh President | Edmonds College
Data shows that students paid $4,917 on average to attend higher education courses at the time, $128 more than the previous school year.
Among the three institutions in the county, Evergreen Beauty and Barber College-Everett stood out with the highest tuition fees, reaching an average of $12,188. Edmonds College followed with an average of $4,633 per year. Everett Community College students were offered the lowest annual tuition fees at $4,266.
At the time, a total of $4.5 million in grants or scholarships were awarded to full-time undergraduates who started at the Snohomish County universities in the 2022-23 school year. Additionally, federal student loans reached $2 million.
Currently there are three higher education institutions in Snohomish County, including Everett Community College, Edmonds College, and Evergreen Beauty and Barber College-Everett.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evergreen Beauty and Barber College-Everett | 216 | $1,120,991 | $5,190 | 255 | $1,668,494 | $6,543 |
| Edmonds College | 224 | $1,396,343 | $6,234 | 32 | $186,533 | $5,829 |
| Everett Community College | 319 | $2,029,586 | $6,362 | 27 | $147,957 | $5,480 |
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