President John W. Maurice CDR, CHC, USN (Ret.) | Mid-Atlantic Christian University
President John W. Maurice CDR, CHC, USN (Ret.) | Mid-Atlantic Christian University
Data shows that students paid $3,848 on average to attend higher education courses at the time, $47 more than the previous school year.
Among the three institutions in the county, Mid-Atlantic Christian University stood out with the highest tuition fees, reaching an average of $17,040. Elizabeth City State University followed with an average of $4,676 per year. The College of the Albemarle students were offered the lowest annual tuition fees at $2,362.
At the time, a total of $4.2 million in grants or scholarships were awarded to full-time undergraduates who started at the Pasquotank County universities in the 2022-23 school year. Additionally, federal student loans reached $1.2 million.
Currently there are three higher education institutions in Pasquotank County, including Mid-Atlantic Christian University, College of the Albemarle, and Elizabeth City State 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth City State University | 321 | $3,387,988 | $10,554 | 210 | $1,072,926 | $5,109 |
| Mid-Atlantic Christian University | 26 | $134,623 | $5,178 | 20 | $88,258 | $4,413 |
| College of the Albemarle | 92 | $654,115 | $7,110 | 0 | $0 | $0 |
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