Dr. Jeremy Thomas President | Black Hawk College
Dr. Jeremy Thomas President | Black Hawk College
Data shows that students paid $23,166 on average to attend higher education courses at the time, $936 more than the previous school year.
Among the two institutions providing full disclosure in the county, Augustana College stood out with the highest tuition fees, reaching an average of $47,916. Black Hawk College followed with an average of $7,961 per year.
At the time, at least $24.1 million in grants or scholarships were awarded to full-time undergraduates who started at the Rock Island County universities in the 2022-23 school year. Additionally, federal student loans reached more than $2.9 million.
Currently there are three higher education institutions in Rock Island County, including Black Hawk College, Trinity College of Nursing & Health Sciences, and Augustana 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.
Of the three institutions in Rock Island County, Trinity College of Nursing & Health Sciences did not provide detailed data on tuition fees.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Augustana College | 593 | $21,629,136 | $36,474 | 334 | $2,640,394 | $7,905 |
| Trinity College of Nursing & Health Sciences | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Black Hawk College | 345 | $2,444,455 | $7,085 | 57 | $266,370 | $4,673 |
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