Robert G. Thompson, President | Randall University
Robert G. Thompson, President | Randall University
Data shows that students paid $16,105 on average to attend higher education courses at the time, less than the $1,984 charged for the previous school year.
Among the four institutions in the county, Mid-America Christian University stood out with the highest tuition fees, reaching an average of $18,838. The University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus followed with an average of $16,920 per year. Moore Norman Technology Center students were offered the lowest annual tuition fees at $2,850.
At the time, a total of $46.4 million in grants or scholarships were awarded to full-time undergraduates who started at the Cleveland County universities in the 2022-23 school year. Additionally, federal student loans reached $14.9 million.
Currently there are four higher education institutions in Cleveland County, including Mid-America Christian University, Moore Norman Technology Center, and Randall University.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Randall University | 40 | $429,950 | $10,749 | 22 | $157,454 | $7,157 |
| University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus | 4,069 | $44,066,461 | $10,830 | 1,498 | $14,315,439 | $9,556 |
| Mid-America Christian University | 123 | $1,760,833 | $14,316 | 67 | $470,237 | $7,018 |
| Moore Norman Technology Center | 18 | $95,389 | $5,299 | 0 | $0 | $0 |
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