Dr. Marsha A. Danielson, President | Minnesota State College Southeast
Dr. Marsha A. Danielson, President | Minnesota State College Southeast
Data shows that students paid $15,175 on average to attend higher education courses at the time, $684 more than the previous school year.
Among the three institutions in the county, Saint Mary's University of Minnesota stood out with the highest tuition fees, reaching an average of $41,150. Winona State University followed with an average of $12,622 per year. Minnesota State College Southeast students were offered the lowest annual tuition fees at $7,490.
At the time, a total of $12.4 million in grants or scholarships were awarded to full-time undergraduates who started at the Winona County universities in the 2022-23 school year. Additionally, federal student loans reached $7.9 million.
Currently there are three higher education institutions in Winona County, including Saint Mary's University of Minnesota, Winona State University, and Minnesota State College Southeast.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | 215 | $6,955,676 | $32,352 | 116 | $1,025,674 | $8,842 |
| Winona State University | 1,111 | $4,998,040 | $4,499 | 707 | $6,482,098 | $9,168 |
| Minnesota State College Southeast | 86 | $464,990 | $5,407 | 61 | $346,312 | $5,677 |
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