Kevin Ingram President | Manhattan Christian College
Kevin Ingram President | Manhattan Christian College
Data shows that students paid $14,069 on average to attend higher education courses at the time, $78 more than the previous school year.
Among the four institutions in the county, Manhattan Christian College stood out with the highest tuition fees, reaching an average of $17,914. The Bellus Academy followed with an average of $16,554 per year. Manhattan Area Technical College students were offered the lowest annual tuition fees at $8,400.
At the time, a total of $24.9 million in grants or scholarships were awarded to full-time undergraduates who started at the Riley County universities in the 2022-23 school year. Additionally, federal student loans reached $9.6 million.
Currently there are four higher education institutions in Riley County, including Manhattan Area Technical College, Bellus Academy, and Manhattan Christian 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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manhattan Christian College | 30 | $296,329 | $9,878 | 19 | $103,865 | $5,467 |
| Bellus Academy | 54 | $286,680 | $5,309 | 68 | $768,630 | $11,303 |
| Kansas State University | 2,563 | $24,068,795 | $9,391 | 1,181 | $8,550,578 | $7,240 |
| Manhattan Area Technical College | 30 | $263,641 | $8,788 | 23 | $153,098 | $6,656 |
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