Jay Rothman, President | University of Wisconsin-Parkside Flex
Jay Rothman, President | University of Wisconsin-Parkside Flex
Data shows that students paid $10,573 on average to attend higher education courses at the time, $232 more than the previous school year.
Among the five institutions providing full disclosure in the county, Carthage College stood out with the highest tuition fees, reaching an average of $34,500. The Salon Professional Academy-Kenosha followed with an average of $21,400 per year. Gateway Technical College students were offered the lowest annual tuition fees at $4,832.
At the time, at least $19.7 million in grants or scholarships were awarded to full-time undergraduates who started at the Kenosha County universities in the 2022-23 school year. Additionally, federal student loans reached more than $6.5 million.
Currently there are six higher education institutions in Kenosha County, including Carthage College, University of Wisconsin-Parkside, and Gateway Technical 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 six institutions in Kenosha County, University of Wisconsin-Parkside Flex 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Salon Professional Academy-Kenosha | 11 | $51,583 | $4,689 | 16 | $130,917 | $8,182 |
| University of Wisconsin-Parkside Flex | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Carthage College | 712 | $16,690,296 | $23,441 | 534 | $4,834,091 | $9,053 |
| Gateway Technical College | 148 | $1,021,615 | $6,903 | 73 | $413,193 | $5,660 |
| Herzing University-Kenosha | 24 | $171,348 | $7,140 | 21 | $165,317 | $7,872 |
| University of Wisconsin-Parkside | 277 | $1,807,004 | $6,523 | 164 | $931,151 | $5,678 |
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