According to the most recent disclosure, tuition at Midwest Barber College did not change for the 2022-23 school year, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.
Students enrolled at the private for-profit institution paid $16,335 this year, a $50 decrease from the $16,385 charged during the 2021-22 academic year.
The entire undergraduate student body at the school consists of residents of Kansas.
Data indicates that 71% of full-time undergraduates who began studies at Midwest Barber College in 2022-23 received some form of student financial aid. Specifically, 10 students were awarded grants or scholarships totaling $51,466, while 11 students borrowed more than $69,160 in student loans.
Across all undergraduates, 30 students benefited from grants or scholarships amounting to $145,136. Additionally, 35 students obtained federal student loans totaling $232,077.
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 | 59% | $51,466 | $5,147 |
| State / local grant or scholarship | 0 | 0% | $0 | $0 |
| Institutional grants or scholarships | 0 | 0% | $0 | $0 |
| Grant or scholarship aid total | 10 | 59% | $51,466 | $5,147 |
| Federal student loans | 11 | 65% | $69,160 | $6,287 |
| Other student loans | 0 | 0% | $0 | $0 |
| Student loan aid | 11 | 65% | $69,160 | $6,287 |
| Total student aid | 12 | 71% | $120,626 | $10,052 |
