Kim Lopez President | Canada College
Kim Lopez President | Canada College
Data shows that students paid $9,371 on average to attend higher education courses at the time, $354 more than the previous school year.
Among the five institutions in the county, Menlo College stood out with the highest tuition fees, reaching an average of $49,090. Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts followed with an average of $35,986 per year. Canada College students were offered the lowest annual tuition fees at $1,362.
At the time, a total of $14.8 million in grants or scholarships were awarded to full-time undergraduates who started at the San Mateo County universities in the 2022-23 school year. Additionally, federal student loans reached $6.5 million.
Currently there are five higher education institutions in San Mateo County, including Hilltop Beauty School, Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts, and Canada 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canada College | 230 | $1,296,645 | $5,638 | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| College of San Mateo | 594 | $3,063,127 | $5,157 | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| Hilltop Beauty School | 9 | $63,455 | $7,051 | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts | 359 | $1,900,437 | $5,294 | 454 | $5,977,475 | $13,166 |
| Menlo College | 202 | $8,438,632 | $41,775 | 83 | $567,896 | $6,842 |
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