Chelsea Wescott, Director of Admin & Operations | Aveda Institute Portland-Vancouver Campus
Chelsea Wescott, Director of Admin & Operations | Aveda Institute Portland-Vancouver Campus
Data shows that students paid $4,886 on average to attend higher education courses at the time, $25 more than the previous school year.
Among the three institutions in the county, the International Air and Hospitality Academy stood out with the highest tuition fees, reaching an average of $8,925. Aveda Institute Portland-Vancouver Campus followed with an average of $7,800 per year. Clark College students were offered the lowest annual tuition fees at $4,755.
At the time, a total of $4.3 million in grants or scholarships were awarded to full-time undergraduates who started at the Clark County universities in the 2022-23 school year. Additionally, federal student loans reached $2 million.
Currently there are three higher education institutions in Clark County, including Aveda Institute Portland-Vancouver Campus, Clark College, and International Air and Hospitality 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| International Air and Hospitality Academy | 231 | $815,066 | $3,528 | 242 | $1,096,129 | $4,529 |
| Clark College | 552 | $3,429,568 | $6,213 | 145 | $717,425 | $4,948 |
| Aveda Institute Portland-Vancouver Campus | 18 | $93,806 | $5,211 | 24 | $150,372 | $6,266 |
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