José Luis Cruz Rivera President | Northern Arizona University
José Luis Cruz Rivera President | Northern Arizona University
Data shows that students paid $15,032 on average to attend higher education courses at the time, $462 more than the previous school year.
Among the three institutions in the county, Northern Arizona University stood out with the highest tuition fees, reaching an average of $16,282. Indian Bible College followed with an average of $7,420 per year. Coconino Community College students were offered the lowest annual tuition fees at $3,691.
At the time, a total of $64.7 million in grants or scholarships were awarded to full-time undergraduates who started at the Coconino County universities in the 2022-23 school year. Additionally, federal student loans reached $15.9 million.
Currently there are three higher education institutions in Coconino County, including Northern Arizona University, Indian Bible College, and Coconino Community College.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coconino Community College | 169 | $1,108,882 | $6,561 | 94 | $663,978 | $7,064 |
| Northern Arizona University | 5,136 | $63,570,249 | $12,377 | 2,190 | $15,224,011 | $6,952 |
| Indian Bible College | 0 | $0 | $0 | 0 | $0 | $0 |
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