Ben Sasse President | University Of Florida
Ben Sasse President | University Of Florida
Data shows that students paid $7,722 on average to attend higher education courses at the time, unchanged from the previous school year.
Among the five institutions providing full disclosure in the county, Summit Salon Academy-Gainesville stood out with the highest tuition fees, reaching an average of $13,245. Florida School of Massage followed with an average of $10,835 per year. Santa Fe College students were offered the lowest annual tuition fees at $2,701.
At the time, at least $70.2 million in grants or scholarships were awarded to full-time undergraduates who started at the Alachua County universities in the 2022-23 school year. Additionally, federal student loans reached more than $5.6 million.
Currently there are six higher education institutions in Alachua County, including University of Florida, University of Florida-Online, and Summit Salon Academy-Gainesville.
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 six institutions in Alachua County, Florida School of Traditional Midwifery 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summit Salon Academy-Gainesville | 60 | $280,096 | $4,668 | 60 | $304,940 | $5,082 |
| Florida School of Massage | 14 | $77,161 | $5,512 | 13 | $25,071 | $1,929 |
| Florida School of Traditional Midwifery | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| University of Florida | 5,789 | $62,081,087 | $10,724 | 665 | $4,363,558 | $6,562 |
| Santa Fe College | 1,096 | $2,791,263 | $2,547 | 239 | $539,611 | $2,258 |
| University of Florida-Online | 689 | $4,949,311 | $7,183 | 62 | $390,081 | $6,292 |
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