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Data shows that students paid $7,395 on average to attend higher education courses at the time, $279 more than the previous school year.
Among the 11 institutions providing full disclosure in the county, Aveda Institute-Provo stood out with the highest tuition fees, reaching an average of $19,000. Taylor Andrews Academy of Hair Design-Provo followed with an average of $18,000 per year. Mountainland Technical College students were offered the lowest annual tuition fees at $2,775.
At the time, at least $28.6 million in grants or scholarships were awarded to full-time undergraduates who started at the Utah County universities in the 2022-23 school year. Additionally, federal student loans reached more than $6.2 million.
Currently there are 12 higher education institutions in Utah County, including Acaydia School of Aesthetics, Brigham Young University, and Provo 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 12 institutions in Utah County, Careers Unlimited 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brigham Young University | 2,472 | $15,533,305 | $6,284 | 469 | $2,694,578 | $5,745 |
| Mountainland Technical College | 160 | $195,815 | $1,224 | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| Acaydia School of Aesthetics | 16 | $81,986 | $5,124 | 33 | $120,898 | $3,664 |
| American Beauty Academy | 16 | $67,024 | $4,189 | 8 | $41,378 | $5,172 |
| Careers Unlimited | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Renaissance Academie | 31 | $126,781 | $4,090 | 26 | $113,739 | $4,375 |
| Aveda Institute-Provo | 24 | $134,954 | $5,623 | 27 | $157,017 | $5,815 |
| Mandalyn Academy | 8 | $27,885 | $3,486 | 8 | $50,180 | $6,273 |
| Paul Mitchell the School-Provo | 19 | $102,629 | $5,402 | 21 | $176,713 | $8,415 |
| Provo College | 14 | $79,582 | $5,684 | 19 | $184,381 | $9,704 |
| Utah Valley University | 3,178 | $12,188,985 | $3,835 | 370 | $2,419,016 | $6,538 |
| Taylor Andrews Academy of Hair Design-Provo | 28 | $106,722 | $3,812 | 39 | $242,636 | $6,221 |
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