In the academic year of 2023/2024, the average Subsidized and Unsubsidized Loan amount borrowed by undergraduate students in the United States amounted to 6,590 U.S. dollars. In that same year, the average borrower received about 21,300 U.S. dollars in PLUS loans.
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On average across all public institutions, tuition costs were approximately 7,998 U.S. dollars in the academic year of 2022/2023 in the United States. The average student loan amount granted for public institutions was 7,023 U.S. dollars.
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Due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, starting on March 13, 2020, the U.S. federal government paused payments on federal student loans, moving billions of dollars of student debt into forbearance. Federal student loans are in forbearance, meaning that no payments need to be made, and the interest rate has been set to zero percent until September 30, 2021. However, despite these measures, student debt increased in all states. The amount of student debt increased by 14 percent in Alaska between 2019 and 2020, the most out of any state.
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This dataset consists of a selection of variables extracted from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard 2015/2016. For the original, raw data visit the College Scorecard webpage. This dataset includes variables about institution types, proportion of degree types awarded, student enrollments and demographics, and a number of price and revenue variables. For 2005-2006 data, see here.Note: Data is not uniformly available for all schools on all variables. Variables for which there is no data (NULL), or where data is suppressed for reasons of privacy, are indicated by 999999999.
ATTRIBUTE DESCRIPTION EXAMPLE
ID2 1
UNITIDUnit ID for institution 100654
OPEID 8-digit OPE ID for institution 100200
OPEID6 6-digit OPE ID for institution 1002
State FIPS
1
State
AL
Zip
35762
City
Normal
Institution Name
Alabama A & M University
Institution Type 1 Public 2 Private nonprofit 3 Private for-profit 1
Institution Level 1 4-year 2 2-year 3 Less-than-2-year 1
In Operation 1 true 0 false 1
Main Campus 1 true 0 false 1
Branches Count of the number of branches 1
Popular Degree 1 Predominantly certificate-degree granting 2 Predominantly associate's-degree granting 3 Predominantly bachelor's-degree granting 4 Entirely graduate-degree granting 3
Highest Degree 0 Non-degree-granting 1 Certificate degree 2 Associate degree 3 Bachelor's degree 4 Graduate degree 4
PCIP01 Percentage of degrees awarded in Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences. 0.0446
PCIP03 Percentage of degrees awarded in Natural Resources And Conservation. 0.0023
PCIP04 Percentage of degrees awarded in Architecture And Related Services. 0.0094
PCIP05 Percentage of degrees awarded in Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, And Group Studies. 0
PCIP09 Percentage of degrees awarded in Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs. 0
PCIP10 Percentage of degrees awarded in Communications Technologies/Technicians And Support Services. 0.0164
PCIP11 Percentage of degrees awarded in Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services. 0.0634
PCIP12 Percentage of degrees awarded in Personal And Culinary Services. 0
PCIP13 Percentage of degrees awarded in Education. 0.1268
PCIP14 Percentage of degrees awarded in Engineering. 0.1432
PCIP15 Percentage of degrees awarded in Engineering Technologies And Engineering-Related Fields. 0.0587
PCIP16 Percentage of degrees awarded in Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics. 0
PCIP19 Percentage of degrees awarded in Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences. 0.0188
PCIP22 Percentage of degrees awarded in Legal Professions And Studies. 0
PCIP23 Percentage of degrees awarded in English Language And Literature/Letters. 0.0235
PCIP24 Percentage of degrees awarded in Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities. 0.0423
PCIP25 Percentage of degrees awarded in Library Science. 0
PCIP26 Percentage of degrees awarded in Biological And Biomedical Sciences. 0.1009
PCIP27 Percentage of degrees awarded in Mathematics And Statistics. 0.0094
PCIP29 Percentage of degrees awarded in Military Technologies And Applied Sciences. 0
PCIP30 Percentage of degrees awarded in Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies. 0
PCIP31 Percentage of degrees awarded in Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies. 0
PCIP38 Percentage of degrees awarded in Philosophy And Religious Studies. 0
PCIP39 Percentage of degrees awarded in Theology And Religious Vocations. 0
PCIP40 Percentage of degrees awarded in Physical Sciences. 0.0188
PCIP41 Percentage of degrees awarded in Science Technologies/Technicians. 0
PCIP42 Percentage of degrees awarded in Psychology. 0.0282
PCIP43 Percentage of degrees awarded in Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services. 0.0282
PCIP44 Percentage of degrees awarded in Public Administration And Social Service Professions. 0.0516
PCIP45 Percentage of degrees awarded in Social Sciences. 0.0399
PCIP46 Percentage of degrees awarded in Construction Trades. 0
PCIP47 Percentage of degrees awarded in Mechanic And Repair Technologies/Technicians. 0
PCIP48 Percentage of degrees awarded in Precision Production. 0
PCIP49 Percentage of degrees awarded in Transportation And Materials Moving. 0
PCIP50 Percentage of degrees awarded in Visual And Performing Arts. 0.0258
PCIP51 Percentage of degrees awarded in Health Professions And Related Programs. 0
PCIP52 Percentage of degrees awarded in Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services. 0.1479
PCIP54 Percentage of degrees awarded in History. 0
Admission Rate
0.6538
Average RetentionRate of retention averaged between full-time and part-time students. 0.4428
Retention, Full-Time Students
0.5779
Retention, Part-Time Students
0.3077
Completion Rate
0.1104
Enrollment Number of enrolled students 4505
Male Students Percentage of the student body that is male. 0.4617
Female Students Percentage of the student body that is female. 0.5383
White Percentage of the student body that identifies as white. 0.034
Black Percentage of the student body that identifies as African American. 0.9216
Hispanic Percentage of the student body that identifies as Hispanic or Latino. 0.0058
Asian Percentage of the student body that identifies as Asian. 0.0018
American Indian and Alaskan Native Percentage of the student body that identifies as American Indian or Alaskan Native. 0.0022
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Percentage of the student body that identifies as Native Hawaiian or Pacific islander. 0.0018
Two or More Races Percentage of the student body that identifies as two or more races. 0
Non-Resident Aliens Percentage of the student body that are non-resident aliens. 0.0062
Race Unknown Percentage of the student body for whom racial identity is unknown. 0.0266
Percent Parents no HS Diploma Percentage of parents of students whose highest level of education is less than high school. 0.019298937
Percent Parents HS Diploma Percentage of parents of students whose highest level of education is high school 0.369436786
Percent Parents Post-Secondary Ed. Percentage of parents of students whose highest level of education is college or above. 0.611264277
Title IV Students Percentage of student body identified as Title IV 743
HCM2 Cash Monitoring Schools identified by the Department of Ed for Higher Cash Monitoring Level 2 0
Net Price
13435
Cost of Attendance
20809
In-State Tuition and Fees
9366
Out-of-State Tuition and Fees
17136
Tuition and Fees (Program) Tuition and fees for program-year schools NULL
Tution Revenue per Full-Time Student
9657
Expenditures per Full-Time Student
7941
Average Faculty Salary
7017
Percent of Students with Federal Loan
0.8159
Share of Students with Federal Loan
0.896382157
Share of Students with Pell Grant
0.860906217
Median Loan Principal Amount upon Entering Repayment
14600
Median Debt for Completed Students Median debt for student who completed a course of study 35000
Median Debt for Incompleted Students Median debt for student who did not complete a course of study 9500
Median Debt for Family Income $0K-$30K Median debt for students of families with less thank $30,000 income 14457
Median Debt for Family Income $30K-$75K Median debt for students of families with $30,000-$75,000 income 15000
Median Debt for Family Income over $75K Median debt for students of families with over $75,000 income 14250
Median Debt Female Students
16000
Median Debt Male Students
13750
Median Debt 1st Gen. Students Median debt for first generation college student 14307.5
Median Debt Not 1st Gen. Students Median debt for not first generation college students 14953
Cumulative Loan Debt Greater than 90% of Students (90th Percentile)
48750
Cumulative Loan Debt Greater than 75% of Students (75th Percentile)
32704
Cumulative Loan Debt Greater than 25% of Students (25th Percentile)
5500
Cumulative Loan Debt Greater than 10% of Students (10th Percentile)
3935.5
Accrediting Agency
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
Website
Price Calculator
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Latitude
34.783368
Longitude
-86.568502
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As of 2020, ** percent of the general population in the United States had no student debt. Over *** percent held up to 25,000 U.S. dollars in debt from student loans.
According to a survey conducted in 2022, ** percent of adults said that vocational training or other professional certification programs were definitely worth the price, more than other higher education institutions. Undergraduate education at private universities, for-profit, was perceived by adults as the least likely to be worth the price out of the other types. The student debt crisis In the United States, the amount of outstanding student loan debt has skyrocketed in the last few years, ultimately outpacing all other forms of household debt. As of the first quarter of 2024, Americans owed over **** trillion U.S. dollars in student loans, likely influenced by increasing college tuition prices at a time of rising living costs and little wage growth. By the 2020/21 academic year, the average cost of attending a four-year postsecondary institution in the U.S. reached over ****** U.S. dollars, a price which may triple for Americans attending private and non-profit schools. In that same year, the average student debt for a bachelor's degree in totaled almost ****** U.S. dollars, depicting an increase in the amount of Americans taking on larger debts to attend higher education - an agreement which ultimately leads to an even greater outstanding balance from accrued interest. Despite a three-and-a-half-year pause on monthly student loan payments during the COVID-19 pandemic which aimed to alleviate the economic burden faced by over ** million borrowers, most Americans still struggle to afford these payments. Cutting out college costs As the cost of college - and the resulting student debt - remains on the rise in the U.S., more and more university graduates have been found to be struggling financially, often having difficulty affording bills and other living expenses. Such financial hardships have also caused significant disruption to the lives of younger Americans, with a 2022 survey showing that around a ******* of Gen Z were unable to save for retirement or emergencies and had to delay homeownership and having children due to their student debt. Consequently, debates have arisen over whether the benefits of higher education still exceed the costs in the U.S., with many beginning to doubt that getting a college degree is worth the financial risk. While tuition costs remain at an all-time high, it is probable that financing a college degree may be detrimental for those Americans who have fewer resources and are unable to fund higher education without going into a significant amount of debt.
The foreclosure rate in the United States has experienced significant fluctuations over the past two decades, reaching its peak in 2010 at 2.23 percent following the financial crisis. Since then, the rate has steadily declined, with a notable drop to 0.11 percent in 2021 due to government interventions during the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2024, the rate stood slightly higher at 0.23 percent but remained well below historical averages, indicating a relatively stable housing market. Impact of economic conditions on foreclosures The foreclosure rate is closely tied to broader economic trends and housing market conditions. During the aftermath of the 2008 financial crisis, the share of non-performing mortgage loans climbed significantly, with loans 90 to 180 days past due reaching 4.6 percent. Since then, the share of seriously delinquent loans has dropped notably, demonstrating a substantial improvement in mortgage performance. Among other things, the improved mortgage performance has to do with changes in the mortgage approval process. Homebuyers are subject to much stricter lending standards, such as higher credit score requirements. These changes ensure that borrowers can meet their payment obligations and are at a lower risk of defaulting and losing their home. Challenges for potential homebuyers Despite the low foreclosure rates, potential homebuyers face significant challenges in the current market. Homebuyer sentiment worsened substantially in 2021 and remained low across all age groups through 2024, with the 45 to 64 age group expressing the most negative outlook. Factors contributing to this sentiment include high housing costs and various financial obligations. For instance, in 2023, 52 percent of non-homeowners reported that student loan expenses hindered their ability to save for a down payment.
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In the academic year of 2023/2024, the average Subsidized and Unsubsidized Loan amount borrowed by undergraduate students in the United States amounted to 6,590 U.S. dollars. In that same year, the average borrower received about 21,300 U.S. dollars in PLUS loans.