The Community Care College reported a 5.6% reduction in tuition fees for the 2022-23 school year, according to recently released data, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.
Students enrolled at the two-year private nonprofit institution paid $14,963 this year, which is $895 less than the $15,858 charged during the 2021-22 academic year.
Approximately 99% of the college’s undergraduate students are residents of Oklahoma, while around 1% come from other states.
Among full-time undergraduates who began their studies at Community Care College in 2022-23, 87% received some form of financial aid. A total of 381 students were awarded grants or scholarships amounting to $2.3 million, and 424 students obtained student loans exceeding $4.3 million.
When considering all undergraduates, 382 students received grants or scholarships totaling $2.3 million. Additionally, 425 students borrowed $4.6 million in federal student loans.
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.
| Type of Aid | Number of students awarded aid | Percent awarded aid | Total amount of aid awarded | Average amount of aid per student |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Federal grants | 381 | 78% | $2.3 million | $6,097 |
| State / local grant or scholarship | 0 | 0% | $0 | $0 |
| Institutional grants or scholarships | 0 | 0% | $0 | $0 |
| Grant or scholarship aid total | 381 | 78% | $2.3 million | $6,097 |
| Federal student loans | 424 | 87% | $4.3 million | $10,025 |
| Other student loans | 0 | 0% | $0 | $0 |
| Student loan aid | 424 | 87% | $4.3 million | $10,025 |
| Total student aid | 425 | 87% | $6.6 million | $15,467 |
