Michael J. Dumont Interim President | California State University Maritime Academy
Michael J. Dumont Interim President | California State University Maritime Academy
Data shows that students paid $12,845 on average to attend higher education courses at the time, $37 more than the previous school year.
Among the five institutions in the county, Blake Austin College stood out with the highest tuition fees, reaching an average of $35,437. InterCoast Colleges-Fairfield followed with an average of $20,850 per year. The California State University Maritime Academy students were offered the lowest annual tuition fees at $9,492.
At the time, a total of $2.3 million in grants or scholarships were awarded to full-time undergraduates who started at the Solano County universities in the 2022-23 school year. Additionally, federal student loans reached $2.7 million.
Currently there are five higher education institutions in Solano County, including California State University Maritime Academy, InterCoast Colleges-Fairfield, and Milan Institute of Cosmetology-Vacaville.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| California State University Maritime Academy | 68 | $752,261 | $11,063 | 59 | $435,618 | $7,383 |
| Milan Institute of Cosmetology-Vacaville | 176 | $697,861 | $3,965 | 170 | $996,143 | $5,860 |
| Hinton Barber and Beauty College | 6 | $25,673 | $4,279 | 5 | $25,500 | $5,100 |
| InterCoast Colleges-Fairfield | 112 | $661,283 | $5,904 | 121 | $911,159 | $7,530 |
| Blake Austin College | 30 | $139,804 | $4,660 | 73 | $291,571 | $3,994 |
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