President Rich Gurgel | Martin Luther College
President Rich Gurgel | Martin Luther College
Data shows that students paid $17,420 on average to attend Martin Luther College courses at the time, $510 more than the previous school year.
For comparison, Minnesota universities charge students an annual average of $16,291 per year.
At the time, a total of $1.2 million in grants or scholarships were awarded to full-time undergraduates who enrolled in the university. Additionally, federal student loans reached $716,065.
Currently, there are 755 students enrolled in Martin Luther College.
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 |
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Martin Luther College | 143 | $1,175,807 | $8,222 | 120 | $716,065 | $5,967 |