Carroll University President Dr. Cindy Gnadinger | Carroll University
Carroll University President Dr. Cindy Gnadinger | Carroll University
College tuition fees rose 2.1% in Waukesha County in the 2022-23 school year, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.
Data shows that students paid $13,387 on average to attend higher education courses at the time, $277 more than the previous school year.
Among the three institutions providing full disclosure in the county, Carroll University stood out with the highest tuition fees, reaching an average of $36,190. Herzing University-Brookfield followed with an average of $12,750 per year. Waukesha County Technical College students were offered the lowest annual tuition fees at $4,728.
At the time, at least $17.1 million in grants or scholarships were awarded to full-time undergraduates who started at the Waukesha County universities in the 2022-23 school year. Additionally, federal student loans reached more than $3.9 million.
Currently there are four higher education institutions in Waukesha County, including Herzing University-Brookfield, Carroll University, and Ottawa University-Milwaukee.
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 four institutions in Waukesha County, Ottawa University-Milwaukee 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carroll University | 665 | $16,469,584 | $24,766 | 424 | $3,493,613 | $8,240 |
| Ottawa University-Milwaukee | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Herzing University-Brookfield | 20 | $130,454 | $6,523 | 15 | $90,218 | $6,015 |
| Waukesha County Technical College | 96 | $468,209 | $4,877 | 49 | $299,320 | $6,109 |
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