Chris Sorrells Senior Program Director | LinkedIn
Chris Sorrells Senior Program Director | LinkedIn
Data shows that students paid $4,892 on average to attend higher education courses at the time, $115 more than the previous school year.
Among the three institutions in the county, Empire Beauty School-Thornton stood out with the highest tuition fees, reaching an average of $19,350. Pima Medical Institute-Denver followed with an average of $16,355 per year. Front Range Community College students were offered the lowest annual tuition fees at $4,359.
At the time, a total of $4 million in grants or scholarships were awarded to full-time undergraduates who started at the Adams County universities in the 2022-23 school year. Additionally, federal student loans reached $3.6 million.
Currently there are three higher education institutions in Adams County, including Pima Medical Institute-Denver, Front Range Community College, and Empire Beauty School-Thornton.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Empire Beauty School-Thornton | 26 | $138,389 | $5,323 | 28 | $192,533 | $6,876 |
| Pima Medical Institute-Denver | 254 | $1,203,944 | $4,740 | 312 | $2,429,832 | $7,788 |
| Front Range Community College | 307 | $2,687,838 | $8,755 | 173 | $935,981 | $5,410 |
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