Data shows that students paid $2,224 on average to attend higher education courses at the time, less than the $2 charged for the previous school year.
Among the five institutions in the county, Milan Institute-Visalia stood out with the highest tuition fees, reaching an average of $20,653. Estes Institute of Cosmetology Arts and Science followed with an average of $13,040 per year. The College of the Sequoias students were offered the lowest annual tuition fees at $1,463.
At the time, a total of $18.1 million in grants or scholarships were awarded to full-time undergraduates who started at the Tulare County universities in the 2022-23 school year. Additionally, federal student loans reached $4.8 million.
Currently there are five higher education institutions in Tulare County, including Advanced Career Institute, Milan Institute-Visalia, and College of the Sequoias.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milan Institute-Visalia | 558 | $2,397,021 | $4,296 | 519 | $2,864,294 | $5,519 |
| Estes Institute of Cosmetology Arts and Science | 26 | $146,919 | $5,651 | 25 | $121,248 | $4,850 |
| Porterville College | 334 | $2,495,866 | $7,473 | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| College of the Sequoias | 1,275 | $8,954,480 | $7,023 | 12 | $61,764 | $5,147 |
| Advanced Career Institute | 779 | $4,080,319 | $5,238 | 275 | $1,778,263 | $6,466 |
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