Dr. Pablo Arenaz, President | Texas A & M International University
Dr. Pablo Arenaz, President | Texas A & M International University
Data shows that students paid $5,967 on average to attend higher education courses at the time, $4 more than the previous school year.
Among the five institutions in the county, the The Professional Cosmetology Academy stood out with the highest tuition fees, reaching an average of $8,850. Laredo CHI Academy Beauty School followed with an average of $8,311 per year. Laredo College students were offered the lowest annual tuition fees at $4,500.
At the time, at least $19.4 million in grants or scholarships were awarded to full-time undergraduates who started at the Webb County universities in the 2022-23 school year. Additionally, federal student loans reached more than $902,193.
Currently there are five higher education institutions in Webb County, including Laredo Beauty College Inc, Laredo College, and Texas A & M International 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laredo CHI Academy Beauty School | 23 | $146,803 | $6,383 | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| Laredo Beauty College Inc | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| The Professional Cosmetology Academy | 27 | $146,388 | $5,422 | 22 | $125,001 | $5,682 |
| Laredo College | 811 | $4,995,746 | $6,160 | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| Texas A & M International University | 1,267 | $14,097,861 | $11,127 | 187 | $777,192 | $4,156 |
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