Dr. Miguel Cardona, Secretary of Education | Official website
Dr. Miguel Cardona, Secretary of Education | Official website
Data shows that students paid $13,434 on average to attend higher education courses at the time, $256 more than the previous school year.
Among the three institutions in the county, Northern Kentucky University stood out with the highest tuition fees, reaching an average of $13,490. Interactive College of Technology-Newport followed with an average of $10,610 per year. Brighton Center's Center for Employment Training students were offered the lowest annual tuition fees at $9,185.
At the time, a total of $18.3 million in grants or scholarships were awarded to full-time undergraduates who started at the Campbell County universities in the 2022-23 school year. Additionally, federal student loans reached $3.8 million.
Currently there are three higher education institutions in Campbell County, including Interactive College of Technology-Newport, Northern Kentucky University, and Brighton Center's Center for Employment Training.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Kentucky University | 1,553 | $17,847,026 | $11,492 | 592 | $3,709,357 | $6,266 |
| Interactive College of Technology-Newport | 42 | $233,468 | $5,559 | 10 | $58,251 | $5,825 |
| Brighton Center's Center for Employment Training | 26 | $227,335 | $8,744 | 0 | $0 | $0 |
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