Dr. Miguel A. Cardona Secretary of Education | Official website
Dr. Miguel A. Cardona Secretary of Education | Official website
Data shows that students paid $8,774 on average to attend higher education courses at the time, less than the $1,242 charged for the previous school year.
Among the three institutions in the county, the Massachusetts Maritime Academy stood out with the highest tuition fees, reaching an average of $14,177. Upper Cape Cod Regional Technical School followed with an average of $11,250 per year. Cape Cod Community College students were offered the lowest annual tuition fees at $5,641.
At the time, a total of $4.3 million in grants or scholarships were awarded to full-time undergraduates who started at the Barnstable County universities in the 2022-23 school year. Additionally, federal student loans reached $3.1 million.
Currently there are three higher education institutions in Barnstable County, including Massachusetts Maritime Academy, Upper Cape Cod Regional Technical School, and Cape Cod Community 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Cape Cod Regional Technical School | 9 | $48,955 | $5,439 | 12 | $88,059 | $7,338 |
| Massachusetts Maritime Academy | 208 | $3,528,187 | $16,962 | 288 | $2,884,874 | $10,017 |
| Cape Cod Community College | 132 | $692,564 | $5,247 | 20 | $95,928 | $4,796 |
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