Dr. Rick Aman, President | College of Eastern Idaho
Dr. Rick Aman, President | College of Eastern Idaho
Data shows that students paid $5,664 on average to attend higher education courses at the time, $237 more than the previous school year.
Among the three institutions in the county, Provo College-Idaho Falls Campus stood out with the highest tuition fees, reaching an average of $17,112. The Austin Kade Academy followed with an average of $15,750 per year. The College of Eastern Idaho students were offered the lowest annual tuition fees at $4,390.
At the time, a total of $1.1 million in grants or scholarships were awarded to full-time undergraduates who started at the Bonneville County universities in the 2022-23 school year. Additionally, federal student loans reached $854,261.
Currently there are three higher education institutions in Bonneville County, including Provo College-Idaho Falls Campus, College of Eastern Idaho, and Austin Kade 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Provo College-Idaho Falls Campus | 6 | $28,982 | $4,830 | 8 | $39,484 | $4,936 |
| College of Eastern Idaho | 113 | $727,472 | $6,438 | 109 | $605,014 | $5,551 |
| Austin Kade Academy | 60 | $300,092 | $5,002 | 44 | $209,763 | $4,767 |
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