Dr. Miguel Cardona (left), Secretary of Education and Cindy Marten, Deputy Secretary | https://www2.ed.gov/news/staff/bios/index.html
Dr. Miguel Cardona (left), Secretary of Education and Cindy Marten, Deputy Secretary | https://www2.ed.gov/news/staff/bios/index.html
Data shows that students paid $5,014 on average to attend higher education courses at the time, $16 more than the previous school year.
Among the three institutions in the county, Bacone College stood out with the highest tuition fees, reaching an average of $15,060. Indian Capital Technology Center-Muskogee followed with an average of $4,399 per year. Connors State College students were offered the lowest annual tuition fees at $3,903.
At the time, a total of $4.2 million in grants or scholarships were awarded to full-time undergraduates who started at the Muskogee County universities in the 2022-23 school year. Additionally, federal student loans reached $545,719.
Currently there are three higher education institutions in Muskogee County, including Connors State College, Bacone College, and Indian Capital Technology Center-Muskogee.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bacone College | 79 | $1,107,972 | $14,025 | 22 | $109,639 | $4,984 |
| Indian Capital Technology Center-Muskogee | 134 | $1,151,447 | $8,593 | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| Connors State College | 257 | $1,954,359 | $7,605 | 75 | $436,080 | $5,814 |
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