Richard McCullough President | Florida State University
Richard McCullough President | Florida State University
Data shows that students paid $6,574 on average to attend higher education courses at the time, $50 more than the previous school year.
Among the eight institutions in the county, World Class Academy of Beauty Careers stood out with the highest tuition fees, reaching an average of $13,000. Aveda Institute-Tallahassee followed with an average of $9,900 per year. Tallahassee Community College students were offered the lowest annual tuition fees at $2,328.
At the time, at least $67.5 million in grants or scholarships were awarded to full-time undergraduates who started at the Leon County universities in the 2022-23 school year. Additionally, federal student loans reached more than $23.7 million.
Currently there are eight higher education institutions in Leon County, including North Florida Cosmetology Institute, Aveda Institute-Tallahassee, and Florida Gateway 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University | 1,175 | $10,227,135 | $8,704 | 826 | $5,182,718 | $6,274 |
| Aveda Institute-Tallahassee | 53 | $202,028 | $3,812 | 65 | $660,275 | $10,158 |
| Lively Technical College | 384 | $1,990,321 | $5,183 | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| Florida Gateway College | 247 | $1,917,236 | $7,762 | 78 | $345,686 | $4,432 |
| North Florida Cosmetology Institute | 62 | $320,597 | $5,171 | 62 | $418,710 | $6,753 |
| Tallahassee Community College | 1,501 | $8,217,728 | $5,475 | 1,620 | $8,498,724 | $5,246 |
| Florida State University | 5,107 | $44,591,718 | $8,731 | 1,248 | $8,549,389 | $6,850 |
| World Class Academy of Beauty Careers | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
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