Emerald Coast Technical College saw a 3% tuition hike for the 2022-23 school year, based on the latest information released, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.
Students enrolled at the public institution paid $6,825 this year, which is $200 higher than the $6,625 charged during the 2021-22 academic year.
Approximately 99% of the undergraduate student body at the college are residents of Florida, while about 1% come from other states.
Data indicates that 57% of full-time undergraduates who began studies at Emerald Coast Technical College in 2022-23 received some form of student financial aid. A total of 13 students were awarded grants or scholarships amounting to $55,626.
Across all undergraduate students, 156 received grants or scholarships totaling $645,230.
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 | 10 | 43% | $48,057 | $4,806 |
| State / local grant or scholarship | 0 | 4% | $0 | $0 |
| Institutional grants or scholarships | 0 | 17% | $0 | $0 |
| Grant or scholarship aid total | 13 | 57% | $55,626 | $4,279 |
| Federal student loans | 0 | 0% | $0 | $0 |
| Other student loans | 0 | 0% | $0 | $0 |
| Student loan aid | 0 | 0% | $0 | $0 |
| Total student aid | 13 | 57% | $55,626 | $4,278 |
