Dwight Deen Cummings President | Northwest College-Medford
Dwight Deen Cummings President | Northwest College-Medford
Data shows that students paid $18,364 on average to attend higher education courses at the time, $749 more than the previous school year.
Among the four institutions in the county, Southern Oregon University stood out with the highest tuition fees, reaching an average of $18,601. Northwest College-Medford followed with an average of $16,645 per year. Pacific Bible College students were offered the lowest annual tuition fees at $5,148.
At the time, at least $3.7 million in grants or scholarships were awarded to full-time undergraduates who started at the Jackson County universities in the 2022-23 school year. Additionally, federal student loans reached more than $1.5 million.
Currently there are four higher education institutions in Jackson County, including Pacific Bible College, Southern Oregon University, and Phagans Medford Beauty School.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest College-Medford | 29 | $138,421 | $4,773 | 29 | $190,110 | $6,556 |
| Pacific Bible College | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Southern Oregon University | 482 | $3,425,898 | $7,108 | 215 | $1,144,548 | $5,323 |
| Phagans Medford Beauty School | 31 | $164,488 | $5,306 | 26 | $164,423 | $6,324 |
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