John Monda, Director at Lorenzo Walker Technical College | Lorenzo Walker Technical College
John Monda, Director at Lorenzo Walker Technical College | Lorenzo Walker Technical College
Data shows that students paid $17,770 on average to attend higher education courses at the time, $1,647 more than the previous school year.
Among the three institutions in the county, Ave Maria University stood out with the highest tuition fees, reaching an average of $26,354. Lorenzo Walker Technical College followed with an average of $7,235 per year. Immokalee Technical College students were offered the lowest annual tuition fees at $5,991.
At the time, a total of $9.4 million in grants or scholarships were awarded to full-time undergraduates who started at the Collier County universities in the 2022-23 school year. Additionally, federal student loans reached $1.6 million.
Currently there are three higher education institutions in Collier County, including Lorenzo Walker Technical College, Ave Maria University, and Immokalee Technical 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lorenzo Walker Technical College | 343 | $1,712,424 | $4,992 | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| Ave Maria University | 356 | $7,108,079 | $19,967 | 195 | $1,645,123 | $8,437 |
| Immokalee Technical College | 102 | $545,899 | $5,352 | 0 | $0 | $0 |
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