Leander McDonald, President | LinkedIn
Leander McDonald, President | LinkedIn
Data shows that students paid $11,099 on average to attend higher education courses at the time, $426 more than the previous school year.
Among the four institutions in the county, the University of Mary stood out with the highest tuition fees, reaching an average of $21,062. The The Hair Academy followed with an average of $14,120 per year. United Tribes Technical College students were offered the lowest annual tuition fees at $4,252.
At the time, a total of $9.7 million in grants or scholarships were awarded to full-time undergraduates who started at the Burleigh County universities in the 2022-23 school year. Additionally, federal student loans reached $4.1 million.
Currently there are four higher education institutions in Burleigh County, including Bismarck State College, United Tribes Technical College, and The Hair Academy.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Hair Academy | 8 | $41,810 | $5,226 | 13 | $160,390 | $12,338 |
| University of Mary | 457 | $6,244,243 | $13,664 | 251 | $1,903,703 | $7,584 |
| United Tribes Technical College | 117 | $1,162,251 | $9,934 | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| Bismarck State College | 523 | $2,286,525 | $4,372 | 319 | $2,075,258 | $6,506 |
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