Michael S. Roth, President | Wesleyan University
Michael S. Roth, President | Wesleyan University
Data shows that students paid $57,466 on average to attend higher education courses at the time, $2,072 more than the previous school year.
Among the three institutions in the county, Wesleyan University stood out with the highest tuition fees, reaching an average of $64,322. The Cortiva Institute followed with an average of $17,737 per year. Holy Apostles College and Seminary students were offered the lowest annual tuition fees at $9,440.
At the time, a total of $18.6 million in grants or scholarships were awarded to full-time undergraduates who started at the Middlesex County universities in the 2022-23 school year. Additionally, federal student loans reached $1.5 million.
Currently there are three higher education institutions in Middlesex County, including Wesleyan University, Cortiva Institute, and Holy Apostles College and Seminary.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cortiva Institute | 63 | $265,710 | $4,218 | 67 | $411,434 | $6,141 |
| Wesleyan University | 283 | $18,312,737 | $64,709 | 106 | $1,039,081 | $9,803 |
| Holy Apostles College and Seminary | 0 | $0 | $0 | 5 | $26,431 | $5,286 |
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