Chair Dr. Ned Claxton | Maine College of Health Professions
Chair Dr. Ned Claxton | Maine College of Health Professions
Data shows that students paid $23,420 on average to attend higher education courses at the time, $657 more than the previous school year.
Among the three institutions in the county, Bates College stood out with the highest tuition fees, reaching an average of $61,066. Maine College of Health Professions followed with an average of $16,238 per year. Central Maine Community College students were offered the lowest annual tuition fees at $3,964.
At the time, a total of $16.1 million in grants or scholarships were awarded to full-time undergraduates who started at the Androscoggin County universities in the 2022-23 school year. Additionally, federal student loans reached $1.8 million.
Currently there are three higher education institutions in Androscoggin County, including Maine College of Health Professions, Bates College, and Central Maine 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bates College | 229 | $12,316,096 | $53,782 | 93 | $955,887 | $10,278 |
| Maine College of Health Professions | 0 | $0 | $0 | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| Central Maine Community College | 598 | $3,736,384 | $6,248 | 165 | $820,866 | $4,975 |
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