Data shows that students paid $8,600 on average to attend higher education courses at the time, $138 more than the previous school year.
Among the three institutions in the county, the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire stood out with the highest tuition fees, reaching an average of $11,994. The The Professional Hair Design Academy followed with an average of $11,900 per year. Chippewa Valley Technical College students were offered the lowest annual tuition fees at $4,750.
At the time, a total of $6.5 million in grants or scholarships were awarded to full-time undergraduates who started at the Eau Claire County universities in the 2022-23 school year. Additionally, federal student loans reached $9.2 million.
Currently there are three higher education institutions in Eau Claire County, including University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, Chippewa Valley Technical College, and The Professional Hair Design Academy.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Professional Hair Design Academy | 5 | $32,325 | $6,465 | 13 | $109,500 | $8,423 |
| University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire | 1,268 | $4,818,918 | $3,800 | 1,058 | $7,823,890 | $7,395 |
| Chippewa Valley Technical College | 284 | $1,614,698 | $5,686 | 228 | $1,245,263 | $5,462 |
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