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Students paid more for higher education in Bottineau County in 2022-23 school year

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Campus President, Dr. Steven Shirley | Dakota College at Bottineau

Campus President, Dr. Steven Shirley | Dakota College at Bottineau

College tuition fees rose 1.2% in Bottineau County in the 2022-23 school year, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.

Data shows that students paid $5,815 on average to attend Dakota College at Bottineau courses at the time, $69 more than the previous school year.

For comparison, North Dakota universities charge students an annual average of $11,446 per year.

At the time, a total of $342,407 in grants or scholarships were awarded to full-time undergraduates who enrolled in the university. Additionally, federal student loans reached $310,040.

Currently, there are 1,080 students enrolled in Dakota College at Bottineau.

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.

Total Student Aid in Dakota College at Bottineau in 2022-23 School Year

InstitutionNumber of Students Receiving GrantsTotal Amount of Grants ReceivedAverage Amount of Grant Per StudentNumber of Students Receiving LoansTotal Amount of Loans ReceivedAverage Amount of Loans Per Student
Dakota College at Bottineau67$342,407$5,11144$310,040$7,046

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