Data shows that students paid $23,040 on average to attend higher education courses at the time, $1,380 more than the previous school year.
Among the three institutions in the county, Cleary University stood out with the highest tuition fees, reaching an average of $23,629. Brighton Institute of Cosmetology followed with an average of $16,615 per year. Ross Medical Education Center-Brighton students were offered the lowest annual tuition fees at $16,297.
At the time, at least $1.1 million in grants or scholarships were awarded to full-time undergraduates who started at the Livingston County universities in the 2022-23 school year. Additionally, federal student loans reached more than $671,216.
Currently there are three higher education institutions in Livingston County, including Cleary University, Brighton Institute of Cosmetology, and Ross Medical Education Center-Brighton.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ross Medical Education Center-Brighton | 13 | $64,237 | $4,941 | 18 | $202,579 | $11,254 |
| Brighton Institute of Cosmetology | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Cleary University | 79 | $1,071,495 | $13,563 | 55 | $468,637 | $8,521 |
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