Data shows that students paid $15,662 on average to attend higher education courses at the time, $1,028 more than the previous school year.
Among the three institutions in the county, Carrington College-Stockton stood out with the highest tuition fees, reaching an average of $19,958. Humphreys University-Stockton and Modesto Campuses followed with an average of $14,760 per year. California College of Barbering and Cosmetology students were offered the lowest annual tuition fees at $9,050.
At the time, a total of $1.5 million in grants or scholarships were awarded to full-time undergraduates who started at the San Joaquin County universities in the 2022-23 school year. Additionally, federal student loans reached $2.1 million.
Currently there are three higher education institutions in San Joaquin County, including Humphreys University-Stockton and Modesto Campuses, Carrington College-Stockton, and California College of Barbering and Cosmetology.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| California College of Barbering and Cosmetology | 139 | $766,362 | $5,513 | 137 | $810,619 | $5,917 |
| Carrington College-Stockton | 162 | $708,873 | $4,376 | 177 | $1,281,180 | $7,238 |
| Humphreys University-Stockton and Modesto Campuses | 0 | $0 | $0 | 0 | $0 | $0 |
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